If you’ve ever walked through the halls of SummitCare Liverpool and been greeted with a smile, a cheerful “hello,” or even a greeting in your own language, chances are you’ve met Weely. He has already built an impressive and heartfelt career in aged care, one embedded in compassion, community, and a genuine love for helping people feel their best.
Born and raised in Liverpool, working at SummitCare feels like a natural fit for him. “I’m Australian, born and raised locally, hence why working here is perfect for me,” he said. Before joining the team, Weely spent six years in aged care, working across an array of roles, physio aide, lifestyle coordinator, and even supporting teams from cleaning to care management.
As a physio aide at SummitCare Liverpool, Weely’s workday is both busy and deeply rewarding. His mornings begin with room checks, ensuring all equipment is safe and functioning correctly. But more than the practical tasks, his role is centred around understanding and supporting each resident as an individual. “I also review how the resident is feeling in the morning,” he explained. He supports therapeutic massage sessions, assists with exercise classes, and works closely with the onsite physiotherapist several days a week. Emotional support is woven into everything he does.
For Weely, the most rewarding part of his work is witnessing residents regain strength, confidence, and independence. He recalled one resident in particular who had been bedbound. With consistent physiotherapy, gentle encouragement, and the support of the team, the resident was eventually able to return home. “They started walking, gardening and cooking. It was amazing,” he said with a big smile. Moments like these, he explained, give residents hope and a real morale boost.
Interestingly, aged care wasn’t Weely’s first career path. He previously spent seven to eight years working as a systems administrator and network administrator in IT, specialising in virtualisation. Before that, he studied music for four years. His varied background speaks to his curiosity, creativity, and willingness to learn.
Outside of work, you’ll likely find Weely outdoors or immersed in creativity. He enjoys fishing, hiking, swimming, and has a deep love for music of almost every genre. But his biggest passion is cosplay, a hobby where he creates and wears costumes to portray characters from movies, TV shows, games, or comics. “I create, I design, I wear and I even do photoshoots. I’m very artistic in that way,” he shared. He even met his fiancée through cosplay. He attends large events and competitions three to four times a year, embracing the escapism and artistry that the hobby brings.
SummitCare’s supportive culture stands out to Weely. “Personally, for me, it’s the support I get from the General Manager here, Pavan,” he said. “He’s very goal driven and helps you achieve your own goals… SummitCare provides its workers the opportunity to grow.” With his passion, kindness, and energy, it’s clear that Weely is not only an asset to the team but a treasured part of the SummitCare family, enriching the lives of residents and colleagues every day.
