Uniting AgeWell has received a prestigious Dorothies Award in recognition of its work in providing LGBTI-inclusive aged care services.
The annual Tasmanian award was presented to UA’s Strathdevon MIS Vicki Pollock at a ceremony in Launceston on Tuesday.
The event coincided with the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO).
Vicki said she was delighted to receive the award for Excellence in LGBTI inclusive ageing and aged care service by a faith-based organisation, on behalf of Uniting AgeWell. She said it was wonderful and worthy recognition of the work UA is doing to be LGBTI inclusive and gain a Rainbow Tick.
Vicki was presented with the award by Susan Ditter, the Executive Officer of award organisers Working It Out (WIO). WIO is Tasmania’s gender, sexuality and intersex status support and education service.