12 Sep 2025
A group of Caroline Chisholm's Year 9 and Year 10 students recently embarked on an eye-opening journey into the world of FujiFilm Australia medical imaging, where they were inspired by senior staff who shared their remarkable career stories. A special thank you to Pilar Leon, Maria Barreto, Shammi Abraham, Samantha Leatham and Surein Fernando for inspiring us.
Students applied for this Partnerships and Pathways excursion via an EOI process in which they shared their personal career aspirations and reasons for wanting to participate.
As members of the Diagnostic Imaging & Monitoring Association (DIMA), Fujifilm Australia and Fujifilm Sonosite are key contributors to the healthcare industry, providing vital imaging and monitoring technologies globally. Through this collaboration with Caroline Chisholm College, Fujifilm are actively promoting careers in STEM. This initiative reflects their broader commitment to closing the gender gap in the industry and inspiring more young women to explore these fields.
This exclusive experience for our students highlighted the power of making life-changing decisions, the impact of mentorship, and the importance of embracing challenges with an open heart and mind. Our students discovered that career paths are never fixed — they evolve, offering endless new opportunities for growth and innovation. They learned that focus, curiosity and passion are vital, especially because the work they will one day do may not even exist yet.
For anyone who loves science and wants to make a difference by helping others, this field offers a truly exciting pathway. We were reminded of the profound importance of empathy, being fully present, and upholding the highest standards of patient care. Maria’s incredible story about ultrasounding a silverback gorilla beautifully illustrates that sometimes we get to do things we have never imagined, and where you begin is only the start of an extraordinary journey.
A big shoutout to one of our valued parents, Stewart O'Connor, for co-ordinating and arranging this great day!
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese