Winners for the second Northern Territory Allied Health Excellence Awards were announced at a ceremony at Parliament House on Friday 11 October.
The awards received 129 nominations across eight categories. This was an increase in total nominations from 2023 and included increased representation across all five NT regions.
Nominations were submitted by industry peers and stakeholders, including other health professionals, work colleagues, managers and employers.
Award nominations were open to all allied health professionals and allied health assistants or technicians who were employed in the NT at the time of nomination. An exception is the Allied Health Honour Roll award, which accepts nominations for people who have recently retired.
The awards recognise and reward the outstanding contributions and performance of allied health professionals working across the Territory.
The 2024 winners are:
o Early Career Excellence Award
Occupational Therapist Holly Van Vliet, NT Health
o Excellence in Clinical Practice
Podiatrist Amy Schonewille, Central Australia Aboriginal Congress
o Excellence in Research or Clinical Education
Occupational Therapist, Rebecca Jarrott, Learn and Thrive Therapy
o Excellence in Leadership
Podiatrist, Simone Tribe, NT Health
o Team Excellence Award
Adult Allied Health Team, NT Health, Alice Springs
o Excellence in Community Practice
Psychologist, Sam Brennan, Sam Brennan Psychology
o Excellence in Allied Health Assistance/Technical Support
Pharmacy Technician, Jodie Yodgee, Alice Springs Hospital
o Allied Health Honour Roll
Pharmacist, Bhavini Patel, NT Health
