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Victoria Yarnold: Winner – Women Leader in Integrated Health & Social Care | International Women Awards 2026

  • Writer: Great Companies
    Great Companies
  • Apr 18
  • 3 min read

The 8th International Women Awards 2026 by Great Companies celebrates women leaders who are creating meaningful impact through compassion, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.


Among this year’s distinguished winners is Victoria Yarnold, Founder of Evolving Pathways, honored as Winner – Women Leader in Integrated Health & Social Care.


Based in South Australia, Victoria is redefining care delivery by building a multidisciplinary, person-centred support system that bridges the gap between healthcare, disability services, and real-life needs.


Company Overview

Founder: Victoria Yarnold

Business: Evolving Pathways

Location: South Australia, Australia

Founded: 2021

Category: Integrated Health & Social Care

Industry: Healthcare, Disability & Social Support Services


Delivering Care That Is Coordinated, Compassionate, and Human-Centred

Evolving Pathways is a health and social care organisation providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary support to individuals with complex needs.

The organisation offers:

  • Nursing and clinical care

  • Allied health services (OT, psychology, developmental education)

  • Disability and daily living support

  • Capacity-building and independence programs

  • Palliative and end-of-life care

The core mission is clear:👉 To ensure individuals and families receive coordinated, continuous, and dignified care—not fragmented services.


A Truly Integrated Care Model

What sets Evolving Pathways apart is its holistic and integrated approach.

Key differentiators include:

  • A multidisciplinary team working under one unified system

  • Seamless coordination between clinical, therapeutic, and daily support services

  • Focus on individuals with complex and evolving needs

  • Strong emphasis on continuity, trust, and adaptability

This model ensures that clients don’t have to navigate multiple providers— They receive complete, connected care in one place.


A Leadership Journey Shaped by Experience and Purpose

Victoria’s leadership is deeply personal and purpose-driven.

With over 20+ years of experience in nursing, clinical practice, and education, she has worked across:

  • Advanced clinical roles

  • Leadership and service design

  • Nursing education and workforce development

Her perspective transformed through:

  • Supporting a child with additional needs

  • Living with Multiple Sclerosis herself

  • Witnessing firsthand the gaps in healthcare and disability systems

This led her to build Evolving Pathways—not just as a business, but as a solution to real-world challenges families face.


Turning Challenges into Innovation

Victoria’s journey has involved significant challenges:

  • Managing personal health while building a business

  • Balancing leadership, parenting, and relocation

  • Navigating complex healthcare systems and workforce challenges

  • Growing a multidisciplinary organisation in a regulated environment

Instead of limitations, she used these experiences as: Catalysts for innovation, empathy, and better system design


Leadership Rooted in Authenticity and Resilience

Victoria leads with:

  • Authenticity and lived experience

  • Clinical excellence and accountability

  • Deep empathy and human connection

  • Adaptability in complex environments

Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: Great care is not just clinical—it is human, responsive, and deeply connected to real lives.


Advice for Women Entrepreneurs

Victoria shares a powerful and grounded message:

“Your lived experience is not a limitation—it is your strength. Build with purpose, stay adaptable, and define success on your own terms.”

She emphasizes:

  • Embracing individuality and personal journey

  • Building strong support systems

  • Communicating value confidently

  • Leading with authenticity and purpose


The Future

Evolving Pathways is focused on:

  • Expanding its reach across South Australia and beyond

  • Strengthening integrated care models for complex and high-need individuals

  • Continuing to innovate in person-centred healthcare delivery

  • Building a system that is more connected, compassionate, and effective

The vision is to reshape the future of care by ensuring that every individual receives the right support at the right time—with dignity and trust.


Official Recognition

Victoria Yarnold has been honored as the Winner – Women Leader in Integrated Health & Social Care at the 8th International Women Awards 2026 by Great Companies, recognizing her contribution to transforming healthcare delivery through compassion, innovation, and leadership.



About the Awards

The International Women Awards by Great Companies celebrates women leaders who are driving innovation, impact, and excellence across industries worldwide.


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