State Finalists - Championing Health

Active Seniors Health Centre, founded by Dr. Taylor Harrison in 2006, enhances seniors' wellbeing through personalised exercise and holistic care. With locations in Gordon, Dee Why, and Bondi Junction, it focuses on falls prevention, chronic disease management, and community engagement. The organisation's evidence-based approach promotes physical, mental, and social health for seniors.

Founded in 2013, Amtek is a vehicle manufacturing business with over 250 employees across 3 states. Specialising in custom vehicles for emergency services and accessibility, Amtek prioritises innovation, collaborative research and development, and stringent quality control. Its dynamic culture drives creativity and improvement, with goals to expand operations, adopt sustainable practices, and advance electric vehicle technology.

Engage Care Services, founded by Sara Horsey, provides holistic, patient-centered care in Australia. The organisation offers telehealth, in-home care, and 24/7 support for people living with disabilities. Leveraging technology and a compassionate approach, they ensure high-quality care and continuous improvement, transforming the healthcare experience and extending their reach to make a meaningful impact.

Foxo is a secure real-time collaboration platform that allows healthcare providers across health services to communicate across system boundaries, ensuring integrated patient care and workflows.

Born out of the frustrations of two of its founders, both physicians who were unable to communicate securely in real-time about their patients, they created a solution that would transcend system silos to improve the efficiency of patient care and broader sector engagement. 

Established in 2016, NaturoBest provides premium nutritional supplements tailored for women's health, focusing on preconception, pregnancy, and postnatal care. Founded by Nikki Warren, the company offers innovative products like a first-trimester prenatal vitamin that reduces morning sickness. NaturoBest leverages advanced technology for efficient operations and emphasises quality, innovation, and education to support women's health globally.

ActivOT is an occupational therapy franchise. Since 2012, it has empowered over 60 franchisees across 5 Australian states, enhancing flexibility and reducing burnout. ActivOT blends high-quality, community-focused therapy with a supportive, innovative franchise model designed to improve both practitioner and client experiences.

Adelaide Mums and Babies Clinic adopts an evidence based approach to provide expert care in breastfeeding, pediatrics, and women’s health. Established in 2018, the clinic provides comprehensive, empathetic care using Neuroprotective Developmental Care (NDC), along with parenting classes and support groups.

Bellberry Ltd is a private not-for-profit that enhances research quality and participant welfare through its Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) services. Established as Australia's largest independent HREC reviewer, Bellberry oversees over 40 per cent of the country’s clinical trials. It reinvests funds into research and supports a range of initiatives to advance ethics and safety in human research.

Melbourne-based Koala Kids Foundation, founded in 2005 by Nicholas and Amanda Mandie OAM, brings joy to children with cancer. Initially addressing basic needs, the charity expanded to support pediatric oncology across Victoria. Since becoming a registered charity, Koala Kids invests in impactful programs and provides vital support to young patients and their families.

Medmate, founded by Dr. Ganesh Naidoo, is a national virtual care platform offering Australian patients access to registered doctors, prescriptions, and medical advice daily until 11 PM. It aims to improve healthcare accessibility and efficiency, particularly for remote areas, by leveraging technology for highly-personal and on-demand care.

Melbourne Podiatry Clinic offers innovative, patient-centric podiatric care, specialising in sports medicine. Led by Jackson Tisdell and Alicia Weir, the clinic uses advanced technologies like AI note-taking software, 3D-printed orthotics and VALD Strength Testing to improve diagnostic accuracy, treatment efficacy and actively engage patients in their rehabilitation process. 

Prestige Inhome Care was founded in 2005, with a mission to deliver personalised, compassionate home care. With over 20 years of industry expertise, the organisation delivers 24/7 in-home care across Melbourne, Geelong, Mornington Peninsula, Sydney and the Sunshine Coast, employing 800 care staff who support over 1,000 clients each week.

Founded in 1999, United Physiotherapy Group aims to increase access to quality physiotherapy across Australia. The organisation serves thousands of patients weekly, providing comprehensive care including assessments, therapy, rehabilitation and preventative care. The family-owned business remains dedicated to improving lives through accessible, quality physiotherapy services nationwide.

Founded in February 2022, Fly2Health uses private aircraft to deliver essential healthcare services to underserved regional and rural communities across Australia. Inspired by founder Kennedy Lay's personal experience, the enterprise addresses critical gaps in access to allied health services, offering flexible, community-centered care and fostering stronger regional ties.

My Implant Dentist offers accessible, high-quality implant and cosmetic treatments across its 5 locations in Perth, 2 in Brisbane, and a top-tier lab in Western Australia, delivering personalised care using advanced technology. Committed to affordability and excellence, My Implant Dentist transforms smiles with exceptional, natural results while setting new industry standards.

Established in 2014 by Lisa Zorzi, Perth Scoliosis Clinic addresses gaps in scoliosis care in Western Australia. Inspired by her own scoliosis journey, Lisa opened the clinic to provide evidence-based, holistic management. The clinic offers individualised Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis Specific Exercise (PSSE) programs, bracing, and support for patients of all ages, focusing on complete care and ongoing education.

WARPNINE, founded in May 2021, is a charity and clinical trial sponsor focused on innovative solutions for pancreatic, gastrointestinal, and rare cancer. Led by Dr. Andrew Dean and CEO Meg Croucher, WARPNINE accelerates critical trials, funds research, and partners with experts to enhance patient outcomes.