PALM team members become permanent Capecare employees
It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since our first group of PALM team members (Pacific Australia Labour Mobility) arrived from Fiji, bringing warmth, energy and a welcome boost to our Capecare team.
They joined Capecare at a time when the aged care sector was facing significant workforce shortages following COVID. Through our partnership with HealthX, we were able to welcome qualified and compassionate carers to support our residents and existing staff.
This first intake was particularly significant, as it was the first group of Pacific Island workers HealthX supported to come to Western Australia after state borders reopened.
Over the past four years, these team members have grown their skills and experience in aged care, while forming meaningful connections with residents and colleagues.
We’re now proud to celebrate an exciting milestone – four of the original six team members, Tama, Vika, Lomani and Lita, are now officially permanent Capecare employees.
Capecare Chief People Officer Pip Ayre commended the group for their hard work and dedication, and for the genuine care and kindness they show our residents every day.
Each of the women is now sponsored by Capecare on temporary resident visas, providing a pathway to permanent residency. This also opens the door for them to reunite with their families here in Australia.
The milestone was celebrated with a special afternoon tea — generously organised by the team themselves as a heartfelt gesture of thanks.
