IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE KWY 2026 SUMMIT
‘CREATING A SPACE FOR INNOVATION’
The Flame of
Change Unifying Support Awards
On Friday 20 March 2026, at the iconic SkyCity Ballroom, KWY proudly hosted the 2026 FOCUS Awards Gala Dinner.
Hosted by MC Ali Clarke, guests enjoyed an unforgettable night, celebrating excellence, connecting with peers, and dancing to live music from the Sound Factory band.
The Flame of Change Unifying Support (FOCUS) Awards were proudly established by KWY Aboriginal Corporation in 2015.
This prestigious event shines a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations working across the domestic, family and sexual violence, child protection, homelessness and disability sectors.
It was a powerful evening of reflection, recognition and celebration.
Read more about the evening and its impact in this feature by Glam Adelaide.
2026 Award Winners
We are proud to announce the 2026 FOCUS Awards winners:
Outstanding Achievement by a Small Organisation:
Direct Experience Group, The Reily Foundation
Outstanding Achievement by a Large Organisation:
VACCA - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency
Outstanding Achievement by an Individual in the Child Protection Sector:
Amy Pumpa
Rosie Batty Award for Outstanding Work in the Domestic & Family Violence Sector:
Louise Kelly
Excellence in Child Protection Initiatives in Health:
Katherine West Health Board - Family Support Services Team
Jo Shanahan Award for Outstanding Work in SAPOL:
Detective Senior Sergeant Rebecca Hughes, South Australia Police
Congratulations to all nominees, finalists and winners. Your work continues to create meaningful change and strengthen communities across Australia.
Our 2026 FOCUS Partners
We extend our sincere thanks to our 2026 FOCUS Awards Partners. Your support made this event possible and helped shine a spotlight on the incredible work being done across these vital sectors.
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