Celebrating a Year of Impact: Awards, Recognition & Giving Back

It’s been an incredible 12 months for Shoalhaven Occupational Therapy and the broader South Coast Therapy & Support Group family, and we’re so proud to take a moment to reflect on just how far we’ve come.

From award-winning recognition to heartfelt community initiatives, our team has continued to live out our values of innovation, compassion, and local connection in everything we do.

🏆 Business of the Year – Shoalhaven Business Awards

We were absolutely honoured to be named Business of the Year at the 2024 Shoalhaven Business Awards. This prestigious recognition sits alongside wins for:

Employer of Choice
Excellence in Innovation

Being acknowledged for the culture we’ve created and the quality of care we provide has only strengthened our commitment to continuous improvement—for our clients, our team, and our community.

🌟 Finalist – Business Illawarra & Women in Business Awards

As we expanded into the Illawarra with the launch of Shellharbour Occupational Therapy, we were also thrilled to be recognised as finalists in the Business Illawarra Awards, as well as the Illawarra Women in Business Awards in two incredible categories:

Business Woman of the Year
Small Business of the Year

These nominations are a reflection of the extraordinary women leading, mentoring, and shaping allied health services across our region. We’re especially proud to be creating opportunities for career growth and leadership within a regional health setting.

💃 Stars of Nowra – Dancing for a Cause

Giving back to our community is a core part of who we are, and this year we’ve taken that to the dancefloor—literally!

We’re proudly supporting the 2025 Stars of Nowra Dance for Cancer, raising vital funds for the Cancer Council through sponsorship, fundraising events, and more. It’s a cause that’s close to many of our hearts, and we’re grateful for the chance to be part of something so meaningful.

Keep an eye out as our Business Manager Nathan step well outside his comfort zones to support cancer research and patient support services in the Shoalhaven. To support Stars of Nowra head to the following link: https://stars.cancercouncil.com.au/fundraisers/nathancarson/stars-of-nowra

What’s Next?

As we move into 2025, we remain focused on delivering exceptional therapy services, nurturing a team that thrives on collaboration, and expanding our impact throughout the South Coast.

Thank you to our clients, our referrers, our community—and most importantly, our team—for making this past year so special.

Find out more about our awards here: Our Awards

We can’t wait to see what’s next.