26/12/2025
The Bendigo Health Hall of Fame and Excellence Awards recognise individuals across Allied Health, Medical Imaging, Oral Health and Pharmacy who go above and beyond, demonstrating outstanding leadership, impact and excellence in their roles at Bendigo Health and across their professions.
Allied Health Hall of Fame Award – Susie Ellis
Susie is an outstanding leader in hand therapy and lymphoedema management, shaping services locally and regionally. She supports therapists through education, mentorship, and upskilling, ensuring high-quality care for clients. As a respected member of national and state professional committees, she contributes to workshops, initiatives, and community events, raising awareness and advancing best practice. Susie drives innovation, including integrating AI into clinical documentation, while maintaining exceptional patient care and supervision. Her expertise, compassion, and leadership make her a truly deserving Allied Health Hall of Fame Award winner.
Allied Health Excellence Award – Danielle White
Danielle is an exceptional senior occupational therapist whose leadership at Bendigo Health is inspiring. A strategic leader and passionate advocate, she drives innovation, collaboration, and excellence across the OT profession. Danielle mentors emerging professionals, coordinates student placements, and enhances service planning, creating inclusive, high-quality learning and care environments. Her dedication empowers colleagues and ensures staff and students thrive. Through her vision, integrity, and compassion, Danielle has shaped OT services, championing initiatives that improve outcomes for patients and clinicians alike, exemplifying excellence in allied health.
Allied Health Student Supervisor Award – Daniel Atkinson
Dan has shown exceptional dedication and leadership in physiotherapy student supervision, creating a supportive and professional learning environment on the acute orthopaedic ward. He goes above and beyond, offering extra placement days, supporting vulnerable learners, and ensuring patient safety. Dan inspires students through evidence-based practice, co-supervises final-year projects, and promotes Allied Health careers in the community. His integrity, adaptability, and commitment make him an outstanding role model and a truly deserving award recipient. Congratulations, Daniel!
Allied Health Early Career Clinician Award – Ella Sutton
Ella has quickly become an invaluable member of the OT team, demonstrating flexibility, maturity, and emerging leadership beyond her years. She supports student learning, supervises placements, and drives quality improvement initiatives, including updating resources and trialling Allied Health Assistants on acute wards. Ella embodies Bendigo Health values, supporting her team, volunteering for improvements, and delivering exceptional patient care. Her dedication, professionalism, and impact make her a truly deserving award recipient. Congratulations, Ella!
Narelle Siakew has been named the 2025 Medical Imaging Hall of Fame inductee.
An XR Supervisor and Tutor Radiographer, Narelle is a respected role model who consistently goes above and beyond for patients, students and colleagues. She lives the Bendigo Health values every day and is deeply committed to best practice, education and continuous improvement.
Her leadership is reflected in outstanding student feedback and the many graduates choosing Bendigo Health. A well-deserved and fitting first Hall of Fame inductee. Congratulations, Narelle.
2025 Medical Imaging Excellence Award – Gen Holland
A quiet achiever within the Medical Imaging team, Gen consistently demonstrates a positive attitude and exceptional knowledge across the department. Always willing to help, she supports colleagues wherever needed, from troubleshooting in CT to assisting with complex paediatric imaging and leading weekend shifts with fairness and care.
Described as caring, passionate and trustworthy, Gen’s reliability and compassion make her a standout example of excellence in action. Congratulations, Gen.
Oral Health Hall of Fame Award - Lee Daykin
Lee Daykin has been part of Bendigo Health for 15 years, starting her career as a Dental Assistant 25 years ago. As Clinic Coordinator, Lee leads with care, fairness and professionalism, creating a culture of safety, respect and support for her team. She mentors staff, drives process improvements, and ensures everyone feels confident and valued. Lee embodies Bendigo Health values in every aspect of her work, upholding high standards of patient care and infection control, and helping build a positive, inclusive team culture.
Oral Health Excellence Award - Nicole Scullie
Nicole is a highly skilled dental technician who combines precision and professionalism with mentorship, guiding an apprentice with patience and care. She goes above and beyond to support her team, organising events, fostering unity, and lifting morale with her positivity and energy. Nicole also drives innovation, improving workflows and efficiency in the Dental Lab to benefit staff and patients alike. Her dedication, collaborative spirit, and forward-thinking approach make her an invaluable member of the Dental Department and a true example of Bendigo Health values.
Pharmacy Excellence Award - Caillan Welton
Caillan has been instrumental in improving medication safety and hospital accreditation, leading initiatives across ePR, Pyxis systems, and the pharmacy robot. He has driven audits, governance, and system improvements, while always stepping in to support clinical and dispensary roles whenever needed. His dedication, expertise, and leadership make him a standout. Well done to Caillan and all our nominees.
