South Coast Therapy & Support Group Recognised as Finalists in Seven Categories at the Shoalhaven Business Awards
- claire2876
- Jun 19
- 4 min read
South Coast Therapy & Support Group is proud to announce that we have been recognised as finalists across seven categories in the 2026 Shoalhaven Business Awards.
The finalist recognition celebrates the commitment of our team to delivering high-quality occupational therapy, speech pathology, allied health assistant services and therapy programs across the Shoalhaven and Illawarra regions.
This year, our organisation received finalist certificates in the following categories:
Excellence in Small Business
Employer of Choice
Excellence in Workplace Health & Wellbeing
Excellence in Innovation
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
Outstanding Business Leader – Claire Carson
Outstanding Business Leader – Nathan Carson
While receiving these recognitions is an exciting milestone, they represent much more than awards. They reflect the dedication, passion and hard work of every member of our team and our ongoing commitment to supporting the communities we serve.
Supporting Our Community Through Allied Health Services
At South Coast Therapy & Support Group, our focus has always been on helping individuals achieve meaningful goals and participate in the activities that matter most to them.
Through our services, we support children, adults, older people and NDIS participants across a wide range of areas, including:
Occupational Therapy
Speech Pathology
Allied Health Assistant Services
Assistive Technology Assessments
Functional Capacity Assessments
Home Modifications
Therapy Groups
Sense Rugby Programs
Paediatric Services
Adult Disability Services
Aged Care Services
Every day, our clinicians and support team work alongside clients, families, support coordinators, educators, healthcare providers and community organisations to deliver person-centred and evidence-informed services.
Being recognised as finalists in multiple award categories highlights the impact that collaborative, community-focused care can have.
Excellence in Small Business
Being named a finalist in Excellence in Small Business acknowledges the growth and development of South Coast Therapy & Support Group over recent years.
What began as a local occupational therapy service has expanded into a multidisciplinary allied health organisation supporting individuals and families across multiple locations.
As our services have grown, our commitment to quality care, strong community relationships and continuous improvement has remained at the centre of everything we do.
Employer of Choice
One of the recognitions we are particularly proud of is being named a finalist for Employer of Choice.
We believe that great client outcomes begin with supporting our team.
Our organisation strives to create a workplace where clinicians and support staff feel valued, supported and empowered to grow professionally.
This includes:
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Clinical supervision and mentoring
Administrative support
Allied Health Assistant support
Team collaboration
Career progression opportunities
A positive workplace culture
By investing in our people, we aim to create an environment where our team can focus on delivering exceptional services to the community.
Excellence in Workplace Health & Wellbeing
The health and wellbeing of our team is a priority.
Working in healthcare can be rewarding but also demanding. We recognise the importance of creating systems, processes and workplace initiatives that support staff wellbeing.
This recognition reflects our ongoing efforts to build a workplace that encourages professional fulfilment, connection, flexibility and work-life balance.
Excellence in Innovation
Innovation has been a key driver of our growth.
As healthcare continues to evolve, we are committed to finding better ways to support clients and reduce administrative burden for clinicians.
This includes investing in technology, developing streamlined service models, expanding therapy programs and continually improving the way services are delivered.
Innovation allows us to remain responsive to the changing needs of our clients and community while maintaining high standards of care.
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
Every person deserves access to services that respect their individuality, strengths and goals.
Our team works with people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, abilities and life experiences.
Being recognised in Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion reflects our commitment to creating welcoming, accessible and inclusive services for clients, families and staff.
We believe diversity strengthens communities and enhances the quality of care that can be provided.
Celebrating Leadership
We are also incredibly proud that both of our Directors, Claire Carson and Nathan Carson, have been recognised as finalists in the Outstanding Business Leader category.
Strong leadership is not about individual achievement. It is about building teams, creating opportunities, supporting growth and fostering a positive culture.
These recognitions reflect the collective achievements of the entire South Coast Therapy & Support Group team and the shared vision that continues to drive the organisation forward.
A Reflection of Team Effort
While awards recognise organisational success, they are ultimately the result of the efforts of many people.
Every therapy session delivered, report completed, referral managed, family supported and challenge overcome contributes to the success of our organisation.
We would like to thank our therapists, allied health assistants, administration team, clients, families, referrers and community partners for their ongoing support.
These finalist recognitions belong to all of you.
Looking Ahead
We are excited to celebrate alongside other local businesses at the upcoming Shoalhaven Business Awards Gala and look forward to recognising the achievements of organisations across our region.
The Shoalhaven is home to an incredible business community filled with innovation, resilience and collaboration, and we are honoured to be part of it.
As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same: supporting people to participate in the activities that matter most while delivering high-quality allied health services across the South Coast.
Join Our Growing Team
As our organisation continues to expand, we are currently recruiting Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists to join our award-recognised team.
If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and want to be part of a supportive and innovative workplace, we would love to hear from you.
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Contact South Coast Therapy & Support Group
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