Honouring the Heart of Aged Care on Aged Care Employee Day
7 August marks Aged Care Employee Day, a national day to recognise and appreciate the thousands of dedicated people working in aged care across Australia.
At The Butler Canberra, we are proud to be part of a sector built on compassion, dedication, and care. From personal carers to administrative staff, aged care employees make a meaningful difference in the lives of older Australians every day.
Aged care workers play a vital role in helping older people live safely and comfortably at home or in care settings. It is often the simple, thoughtful gestures like assisting with daily tasks, offering companionship, or lending a listening ear that bring the greatest comfort. Through their work, aged care employees help foster independence, respect, and a better quality of life for those they support.
A day to acknowledge and appreciate
Aged Care Employee Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the commitment and resilience of this workforce. It highlights the challenges they navigate and the care they provide - often quietly, behind the scenes, and with little fanfare.
Their efforts are appreciated not only by the people they care for, but also by families, communities, and organisations like us, who witness the impact of their work every day.
Here’s what a couple of our clients have said about our care workers:
“To all carers, whether I have met you or not, I would like to extend a very big thank you to you all, because without your support and care, we would be unable to live the life that we live now. So thank you all, you are all valued.” - Marion
“I’m lucky enough to receive services from care workers. All the care workers that I have received care from have been punctual, on time, helpful, co-operative and I have absolutely no complaints at all, so thank you to all the care workers.” - Helen
On this Aged Care Employee Day, we extend our sincere thanks to all aged care workers within The Butler Canberra and beyond, for their invaluable contribution to our community.
