Bendigo Health has 5,000 staff. Many of them have different pursuits outside of work. Our organisation supports them to be their best in work and outside of work. Discover their stories below.
For Russell, acting on
stage in a Synchronicity play is an outlet – a way of keeping his mind calm.
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Donna has found her sense of community in two of the bigger parts of her life – nursing and the Bendigo Triathlon Club.
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When Tom finished high school, he wasn’t completely sure where his career would take him.
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What started as a way of coping with pain has turned Jess into an Amazon Best Seller.
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Whether he’s sitting and chatting to aged care residents or fighting raging bushfires, for Craig the goal is the same – care for his community.
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Elise and Fran will never take working in Bendigo Health Dental Services for granted after they spent two weeks working in the Solomon Islands.
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Legend has it that Dr Annie has been spotted in heels with her scrubs as she goes to deliver a baby in theatre.
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In her role as Personal Assistant to the Medical Director and medical staff, it is Di's mission to go above and beyond her job description.
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Rachael helped more than 65 patients with lymphoma access the care they needed last year.
Find out more about Racheal's reward here.
For Tanya, it’s the small things like making a cup of tea or a hair cut that can make someone’s day.
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Taking care and notice in the small details is what Lee considers most important in his role.
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Di has worked at the service for nearly 30 years and has witnessed many changes.
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Martin likes to think of volunteering as “opening up a story book”.
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Carl's curiosity paid off and Bendigo Health turned out to be “the best place to work”.
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Narelle’s time in the healthcare system as a teen opened her eyes to a career in allied health.
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Through dedication, study and lots of support from Bendigo Health and community services, Eh Doh has realised her dream.
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Angela's passion for building relationships has been key to her long lasting career.
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It was the care Anna-Leena received that made her want to be a midwife.
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After a few stints in other areas of nursing, Debbie said she "fell into" paediatric nursing.
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Following a dark period of poor mental health this year, EJ felt it was time to make some changes.
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S'Moo is "taking small steps" towards her career goal of becoming a nurse and/or midwife. She has found her home and is on her way to her career goal.
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Denise is a lifelong learner and at age 63, she proudly graduated as a Registered Nurse.
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Ella had her sights set on a career in exercise physiology until Occupational Therapy sparked her interest.
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From running ultra-marathons to helping birth multiple babies each day, Kate MacMunn always strives for self-improvement.
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David's curiosity for learning and challenging himself sees him pay it forward adding to the careers of other nurses.
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From education sessions, to workshops and on-on-one consultations, Emma is there day and night for staff when they need it.
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Janine Cowling believes compassion is the key when it comes to estabilishing a career in aged care nursing.
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Caitlin Wright has spent 13 years developing a passion for speech pathology.
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Gai Porh La Myint (GP) has found her wings as a Pharmacist - and her voice - in translating medical information.
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Working in a regional health service has enabled Chris White to maintain strong ties to Country Victoria.
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Karen Jackman has made a rewarding career out of nursing on the road.
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Allied Health Education Manager Marcus Gardner recently completed a PhD, with the research now having an impact beyond Bendigo Health.
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Nurse Carol Newman knows the importance of putting her patients at ease.
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Helping others in an emergency is second nature to physiotherapist Scott Robbins.
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Pharmacist Yvette Anderson is improving awareness and inclusion for people with neurodevelopmental conditions in the healthcare setting.
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Bec Broadbent believes education is a powerful tool when it comes to enpowering women, no matter their background.
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As Chris O’Brien’s career illustrates, every cloud has a silver lining.
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Bendigo Health plastic surgeon and musician reveals his two passions have more in common than would first seem.
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Christine Williams embarks on further study in Perinatal and Infant Emotional Health.
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After taking time off to look after her newborn, Steph Bastian said she felt "very lucky" to land a spot in the 2023 graduate nursing program.
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By gaining his pilot license, Dr Thomas Carins hopes to improve patient care and access.
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A change of scenery from metro to country has led to a wealth of opportunities for Christie Verbeek.
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The next step in Bridget Hague's career path was a natural one. Having worked in residential care services since 1996, she always knew she would come back after retirement in some capacity.
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For ANUM Kate Gifford, sport, community and farming are the key to establishing a good work-life balance.
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Through her passion for learning and teaching, Clinical Support Nurse and ANUM Yung-Hui Chen hopes to create more awareness around older persons' sexuality.
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WorkCover Rehabilitation Absence Manager, Jenny Arnold, is all about getting staff back to doing what they love.
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Volunteering and a sense of belonging are a big part of Health Information Officer Fenny Syahril's life. Thanks to the flexibility offered by her current role at Bendigo Health, Fenny can continue her work in giving back to the community.
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Making the move to regional Victoria has helped Amanda Leske find the perfect balance between work, family and professional development.
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Singing has always been an important part of Megan Kane Griffin's life, and it's a creative outlet she can turn to in her nursing career.
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SES volunteer and team leader of Technical Services, Trent Ross, is always ready to respond to emergencies regardless of the time or place thanks to an understanding work environment.
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Thanks to the support of her colleagues, Cherie O'Neill can commit to her nursing, navy and coaching commitments.
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Home is where the connections are for Nick.