CareMatch Australia

08/04/2026

A big month across the CareMatch community 💙

In our March newsletter, we’re sharing a mix of progress, people, and moments that matter:

📖 Toby Piney’s story - from kitchen to care
⛳ A great day at the Boutique Business House Charity Golf Day
✨ Highlights from the incredible Everything is Possible Gala
📌 NDIS registration update - submission complete

Plus, we’re recognising our Carer of the Month and looking ahead to what’s coming up across the community.

👉 Catch the full wrap-up here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-happening-across-carematch-community-carematch-australia-b8fmc/?trackingId=3lCLtOyfRFSNpjWqhxw9oA%3D%3D

07/04/2026

👨‍🍳 From chef to carer - and the skills behind great support.

Not all great carers come from a healthcare background.

Toby started his career as a chef, working in a fast-paced environment where pressure is constant and standards matter. Today, he brings that same discipline, focus and consistency into his role supporting people through CareMatch.

It’s a reminder that great care isn’t just about being a “nice person” - it’s about:
∙ Staying calm under pressure
∙ Being prepared and reliable
∙ Maintaining high standards
∙ Continuously learning and improving

“If anything goes awry, you can’t let yourself spiral - you need to stay focused.”

We’re proud to share Toby’s story and the role skill, training and mindset play in delivering high-quality support.

🔗 Read the full article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-chef-carer-skills-behind-great-support-carematch-australia-tbiwc/?trackingId=hqJ0O8XzQL2z2TLDkqC5SA%3D%3D

03/04/2026

01/04/2026

A great night at the Everything is Possible Gala 💙

On Saturday night, our CareMatch leadership team - Tori, Henry, Fiona and Broni - attended the Everything is Possible Gala at The Star, Gold Coast, alongside their partners and families.

It was another incredible evening that not only celebrated the work of the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation, but also shone a light on something often unseen - the deeply personal, everyday moments that come with living with a spinal cord injury.

From morning routines to winding down at night, the event paid tribute to the lived moments of an injury and the carers who support these moments with respect and compassion.

We’re proud to support initiatives like this that raise vital funds for spinal cord injury research, and continue to push forward what’s possible for those living with SCI.

Another meaningful night. 💙

16/03/2026

We are incredibly grateful to our Gold Sponsors for the 2026 “Everything is Possible Gala Dinner” presented by Prestige Automotive Group - Gold Coast at The Star Gold Coast coming up on 28th March. ✨

A heartfelt thank you to CorpSure Insurance Broking, Molmiké Medical, Admiralty Capital Group, CareMatch Australia, Hickey Lawyers and Nova Press for your generous ongoing support.

Your partnership helps make this night extra special.

16/03/2026

Our February CareMatch newsletter is here! 💙

In this month’s edition we’re sharing:

✨ A powerful team story featuring Darrell Burchnall
🌟 Celebrating Orlando Clark as our Carer of the Month
⛳ Our involvement in the Boutique Business House Charity Golf Day
📣 What’s happening across the disability community this March

Take a few minutes to catch up on what’s been happening across the CareMatch community.

👉 Read the newsletter here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/whats-happening-across-carematch-community-carematch-australia-nwwoc/

15/03/2026

🏉 From the rugby field to specialist spinal cord injury care.

Darrell’s path into support work wasn’t something he planned - but his life experiences prepared him for it in powerful ways.

After playing professional rugby in Europe, Darrell experienced serious spinal injuries himself and spent time navigating recovery and rehabilitation. Today, those experiences shape the way he supports others.

As part of the CareMatch team, Darrell works in our FIFO model supporting Nathan in his rural community - helping ensure Nathan can continue living on his farm, spending time with his children, and staying active in the life he loves.

“It’s not work,” Darrell says.

“For me, it’s a responsibility of using my experience so another person and their family can live life fully.”

We’re proud to share Darrell’s story and the impact specialist spinal cord injury support can have in helping people live life on their own terms.

👉 Read the full story here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-rugby-field-specialist-sci-care-darrells-story-australia-novyc

19/12/2025

🎉 What a year. From big goals in January to real impact on the ground - 2025 has been one to remember.

This year, we:
✅ Reimagined our brand to reflect our leadership in SCI care
✅ Welcomed Broni Turnbull back
✅ Launched our new training & compliance portal via Wyzed
✅ Hosted our first ever Participant Advisory Group
✅ Refined our participant-carer matching for deeper, more meaningful connections
✅ Partnered with Serene Pathways
✅ Expanded into South Australia and regional NSW
✅ Grew our FIFO and Onsite Shared Support teams, including another year at East Palm Beach
✅ Delivered critical nursing training in rural areas
✅ Upgraded our Broadbeach respite unit for smarter, safer stays
✅ Were awarded the post-hospital SCI supports for the world-first nerve bridge trial

Thank you to our incredible team, partners, and community for making it all possible.

💙 From all of us at CareMatch - happy holidays and see you in 2026!

18/12/2025

17/12/2025

CareMatch Christmas Party 2025 ✨🎄

Last Friday, we came together at Burleigh Town Hall to celebrate the year that was - catching up, sharing a beverage or two, and taking a moment to thank the incredible people who make CareMatch what it is. 💙

Thank you to everyone who joined us - and to those who couldn’t make it, your were missed! Our team spans far and wide, and we’re grateful for each and every one of you.

A very special shoutout to our Carer of the Month legends from across the year - your commitment, heart and care have not gone unnoticed:

🌟 Lily Gray (Feb)
🌟 Sabrina Fadanelli (Mar)
🌟 Stacy Parkes-Reece (Apr)
🌟 Peter Tekrua (May)
🌟 Vanessa Brownrigg (Jun)
🌟 Darrell Burchnall (Jul)
🌟 Krissy MacGeachy (Aug)
🌟 Nella Bradford (Sep)
🌟 Michael Mitchell (Oct)
🌟 Alexandra Forsyth (Nov)

Thank you for an incredible 2025 together.

15/12/2025

It’s our absolute pleasure to support Perry Cross and the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation in the dream to cure paralysis from SCI - and we cannot wait to see how this takes shape throughout 2026. 🙏🏻

11/12/2025

Meet Michael. 👇

After eight years in glazing, he swapped tools for care gear - joining CareMatch and stepping into a world he’d never imagined. “I saw it as an opportunity to change things up,” Michael says - and three months in, he’s proving it was the right call.

Now part of our FIFO team supporting clients with high-intensity spinal cord injury needs, Michael’s days involve much more than just care. From personal support to errands, social time and even a little sheep mustering and wool shearing - he’s embraced life in regional NSW, work with purpose, and a fresh perspective.

“It’s actually really refreshing … You’re working, helping people, and being in the country gives you a bit of a reset.”

We're so proud to have people like Michael - whose kindness and values remind us what real-world impact can feel like. 💙