Fenny Syahril's 15 year-long career was in banking, but when she joined Bendigo Health around 12 months ago, she was already working hard volunteering in the community to prepare and distribute meals for minority groups in need during the COVID pandemic.
“I believe in helping others and really it makes you feel good to have a sense of purpose in life, and believe me, it’s contagious! The effect can spread throughout the community, inspiring more individuals to make a difference,” she said.
There was at least 400 meals to be prepared and distributed to Indonesian, Malaysian, Afghanistan and local Muslim communities. Through Bendigo Foodshare, these would be delivered as far as Swan Hill and Shepparton. Mostly, it was for the farm workers who due to lockdown rules had no income.
“Bendigo Health have been great with the flexibility and acknowledging the importance of having a sense of belonging in the community. Not only am I supported to do my role at work, but I’m also being acknowledged for my volunteering within my communities,” she said.
In 2021, Fenny received a Bendigo Health Foundation scholarship to study for a qualification in Public Health Administration at TAFE. “For me it’s a really great place to work. I can be myself, I can be my best and have a career at the same time.”
This flexibility is what attracted Fenny to the role at Bendigo Health, something that was not an option due to the nature of her full-time role in finance and banking. Now, Fenny works part-time in a permanent role, and she can fit in her other roles as a mother to her ten-year-old daughter and an acting member in the local Indonesian community as a volunteer.
“Volunteering really helped with my confidence. Something I can take into my new role. I’ve learnt to communicate with people from various cultural backgrounds,” she said.
In her role as Health Information officer, Fenny often speaks with GPs, Police, lawyers and patients. Her communication skills, in talking carefully and keeping people calm and attention to detail are an absolute asset to Bendigo Health who are thrilled to have Fenny and assist her on her career journey.
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