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LASA awards leaders of aged care sector

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Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has given credit to the leaders of the sector at the 2019 Excellence in Age Services Awards last Tuesday in Adelaide.

Among the winners was Ryan Rodrigues (pictured), who was celebrated for improving the quality of life for residents as the Craig Care coordinator.

Mr Rodrigues was celebrated in particular for improving the system of care for residents and lateral thinking for new avenues of care that accounted for emotional and spiritual well-being.

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