VALE Kim Sykes – truly missed, never forgotten
- Tuesday 21 September 2021
- Written by Rod
Our Board of Directors, management and staff have been deeply saddened by the passing of former CEO Kim Sykes.
Caring.
Loyal.
Passionate about community health and helping those most in need.
So proud of BCHS and the staff who represented its values.
Kim singled out 'the staff' as her proudest moment on the final day as CEO: “We have such a dedicated team at Bendigo Community Health Services who are passionate about supporting the people they work with and making their lives better. Every day brings a new highlight for me in what the staff are achieving to make both BCHS and their community better. It’s been a privilege for me to be part of their work and the achievements made through their expertise and dedication. They are the strength of BCHS.”
Our staff will never forget Kim's love of celebrating a milestone and unashamed passion for Christmas which saw sites and meetings take on a distinct festive flavour every December.
In eight and a half years as our CEO Kim worked tirelessly to improve health services for Greater Bendigo and beyond.
Kim made many friends along the way both in the health sector and general community.
Kim enjoyed a diverse career in health and human services through the public, private and not for profit sectors with roles in service provision, state-wide policy development, governance and executive leadership.
Our thoughts are with Kim's children Aaron and Jess, family and friends.
Aaron and Jess provided the following message to BCHS and community.
