SA: Nick Heywood-Smith awarded entrepreneur of the year

Jul 19 2010 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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Nick Heywood-Smith, the founding director of Adelaide allied health services company Wellness & Lifestyles Australia, has been awarded the Ernst & Young 2010 Central Region Young Entrepreneur of the Year. His company provides services to over 220 facilities and over 8,500 aged care beds.

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Retirement and Community Living

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