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Freny, thank you for being an inspiration to students and staff alike! It was an honour to be able to work with you as well as be part of the first Indian Immersion crew! You made so much of this possible and have throughly deserved your early retirement. All the best for the future! Megan Crambrook

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Dear Freny,
Thank you for all that you given to Careers over the years. Without the Internship Program I would not be here today, so thank you! I wish you all the best for your much deserved retirement.
Amber Witherby

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It's been an amazing experience to be part of your team, "The Best Team". Like Kel said at your farewell, they broke the mould .....  You clipped my wings - this is the longest I have ever been in the one job! And now you are leaving us. The place won't be the same. All the very best in your retirement. I'm sure you will have lots of plans to fill up your time.   Elien xxx

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Ahhh, Freny... Such fond memories of my time working in your team! It was my first foray into working in tertiary education, and I was lucky enough to land in your office!
When I think back, everything makes me laugh! From your speeding ticket for driving too slowly (framed and in pride of place in your home), to the kookaburra that came through your office window, to your loitering husband who was accosted by Security when he was strolling around outside the building!
Your hard work is recognised by so many people. You have contributed enormously to my career, and to the careers of many others.
Thank you for everything you have done for me, for your students, and for WIL in Australia.
I wish you well in your retirement, and trust that you will be just as busy with hobbies and grandchildren.
Nat Gamble xx

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Dear Freny,

Congratulations on a stellar career. It is evident from the messages on this wall, tha
t your hard-work, dedication and friendship has not gone unnoticed. It will be sad for the university community to see such a warm-hearted and remarkable individual leave.

It has been an absolute pleasure to have known you. Wishing you only happiness.

Anzer K

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Just one of the pictures that captures the India Internships and some of the wonderful young people we have met along the way
Marion

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Another great internship awards evening

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Dear Freny it has been such a great joy to have worked with you over many years on the internships to India. You have changed the lives of the many students who have gone over the years and experienced what we felt would be something really special. And it has been for them, but also for me, a great pleasure to be part of the process and joy of changing young lives forever.
Personally too it has been such a great delight also to get to know you better over the years. Your dedication to awakening a social consciousness in many middle class Australians has been impressive and I will certainly miss you greatly at the university.
Also your leadership of careers has been impressive and with my human resources and management training hat on I have observed both a great leader and manager in your careers roles. Your shoes will be extremely hard to fill but a new and well deserved life awaits you and I am glad that I will swing by into Glenbrook for a coffee, lunch or a movie or all three
with you from time to time.
Thanks for the great memories
Love
Marion Cornish

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Dear Freny without this student internship while I was studying my Masters here some time ago I would never had got the experience I needed to move into my third and most loved career in Sustainability. I will forever be grateful and appreciative - who would have thought that years later I would be working at the Uni and with you! You have been such a passionate shining light Freny I wish you the happiest of new horizons.
As ever
Jen Dollin Office of Sustainability

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Freny! Where do I begin? I am so lucky to have crossed paths with you earlier in the year as I embarked on a life changing journey as part of the 'India Immersion' experience. Your dedicated hard work, commitment and care for us students on these overseas exchanges is a real testament to your genuine personality and loving nature. The amount of careful preparation, advice and continued support before, during and after our time abroad are not left unnoticed. I remember writing to you as I reflected on my day to day encounters in my hotel room in Colaba, at around midnight, just to let you know about how much I loved everything Indian, from the paneer butter masalas, the people, the absolutely contagious 'head-nod' and the various opportunities that the Indian culture offers in terms of personal growth and development. The next morning, you made the effort to give me a video call all the way from the other side of the world, just to check up on how everyone and everything is going... this brought a massive smile to my face and I will never forget your gentle personality and warm heart in all your dealings. Despite having only known you for a little while, I can see why you are so loved and respected by everybody that is lucky enough to be graced by your presence. Thank you Freny for being like a mother figure for us all. I have broadened my horizons and grown tremendously on the India Immersion experience, becoming  culturally more aware and appreciative of life (memories on the trip are going to be stories I tell my grand kids one day!). This would not have been made possible without you, thank you so much! Please keep in touch. Good luck in all your future endeavours!

- Andrew Phong

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Thanks for everything - not least of which, giving me my first opportunity to work at WSU.

You will be greatly missed, but I am glad you will now have time to do all of the lovely things you would like to do. All the best for the next phase - I know you'll make the most of it!

Leanne Findlay x

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I am privileged as I believe everyone else here to have the chance to work with you at a certain stage of career life. Your good self and the Careers team have opened your workplace and hearts to have me as part of the team, and I am and will always be proud of this great experience that I had at Careers.
I still remember the first coffee I had with you. I was too shy at that time but your sense of hummer broke the ice and lifted me up.

You have done great things to Careers and to WSU with your leadership and it is shame that you are leaving, but I only wish you nothing but the best in your next stage.

You are certainly among people who touched my life.

Best wishes,
Mais Fatayer (SoNM/WSU)

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The time has come where you can now spend more time with your gorgeous grand children. I'm sure you're thrilled about this. Thank you so much for your support throughout my time at the uni. You have not only been a great manager but also a great friend and mentor in times of tough decisions... I miss your can do attitude, persistence, guidance throughout my career and your interest in everything food related. Hope to continue to stay in touch. Enjoy Freny :)
Linda <3

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Some of the old Team

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the time we have spent working together.  You have always been so understanding and flexible - I wouldn't have survived any other way.  Your drive for our Unit has been overwhelming and I'm sure that has kept us going so many years.  I hope that you find lots of enjoyment in your retirement.  We need to find things that we didn't have the time for before.  I have found a funny photo of you from our NZ trip.  You sat on the luggage conveyer belt because it said ' passengers only'.  I will miss work, I will you and I will miss the team .  We have to be sure to annoy the team when they have their 'food days'!
Mary

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Drop the tinman routine and look around at your life’s symphony (this is a reference to a fabulous movie about a reluctant music teacher who unknowingly touches the lives of all of his students-Mr Holland’s Opus…you’ll have time to watch it now! Stop for a moment, breathe it in and enjoy it! From the moment I met you in the doorway at open day and you strong-armed me into applying for an internship, you have had a profound influence on my life. Here I sit ten years later doing a job I love, working with the most amazing people, all because of that moment. Although I must admit I probably applied more out of fear that you would hunt me down than any aspirational idea of what might be. I have watched you grow as a manager and create a strong team culture that values creativity, autonomy and innovation. If there is a quote that encapsulates your time here: “It is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission”. Without you, none of this would be. You have touched the lives of thousands of students, don’t ever underestimate that. Knowing how much you love this warm fuzzy stuff…with a heavy heart we say goodbye to this chapter, but watch out world…FRENY IS COMING!

Kelly xo

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Freny, I still remember our first meeting over 20 years ago when you joined The Linkwest team (and Gar Jones and Liz Deane) to start the Cooperative Programs project.  You took it from strength to strength through your passion for the students, your commitment to ensuring the quality of the program, your tenacity and your immense loyalty to UWS/WSU.

Most of all, I appreciate your commitment to our team and to keeping in contact with the many people who passed through our lives at that time.

Enjoy your new phase in life, especially those little people who are completing your family.
My love and prayers go with you,
Judith Field

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Wow you are leaving us !!! I know you will be missed by many. What a wonderful legacy you leave behind. Wishing you every happiness in your next adventure. Take care
Sonya Burr (Finance)

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Hi Freny
It's been great meeting you through ACEN and WIL: you were always so supportive and welcoming.
All the best in your future pursuits
Liz Thyer

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Dear Freny. I'm glad we got to work closely on the OLT project. It has been a great pleasure. I will miss your gentle ways, determination and smile. Wishing you all the best post-Careers. (Celina)

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Dear Freny
Thank you for all your hard work, passion and dedication to Careers and thank you for your words of encouragement to continue developing my skills and career!
I wish you all the very best in this new phase in your life and I hope you have a wonderful time creating new memories with family and friends :)
Best wishes
Peryn El Boustani

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Hi Freny
Although I have only known you a short period of time, you have been a living example of 'do what you truly love' and a great inspiration to me. I truly wish you all the best with your retirement and hope you have many more adventures to come. Enjoy your grandchildren, free time and dont forget to relax as well!
Wish you all the best.

- Tvisa.

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Hi Freny
So the day has finally come - you will walk out the door and hopefully have a little skip in your step. You can leave knowing your put all your energy into the job, you had the best interests of the students at heart and you always supported your team in the most amazing ways. I love your honesty and your positive attitude to just about everything and everyone. I enjoyed my most recent stint in your team, you were good for the soul! You went out of your way to build a professional and productive culture in the careers team and you have had a huge impact on so many staff and interns - they will continue your legacy. Come and visit me in Stanmore! We can talk grandchildren!!

Barb Mackie

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Dearest Freny,
It has been an absolute pleasure working with you for the last 7 years.
I am very sad to know that when I come back from mat leave that you won't be here! It just won't seem real. I know you have wanted this for such a long time but I never thought you would do it hahaha.

I appreciate everything you have done for me, you have pushed me to develop and create things and to do things I never thought possible. You can be quite inspirational and you always believed in me and for that I am very grateful.

Enjoy every minute of your time, especially with those grand kids.

Please stay in touch.

Love Trisha xxx

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Wishing you all the best Freny, you can now relax and enjoy yourself - or keep busy doing other things perhaps :) It was a pleasure to work with you and I learned a lot from your direction and work ethic. I wish you all the best for what's still to come!
Daniel

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I remember meeting Freny  in 1994? I worked as a casual for Judith Field and spent the day making bookings for the observatory. Wow it seems a long time ago! Best wishes Freny on the next phase of your life
Best wishes
Barbara Pinning

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Dearest Freny,
You have lived the 'career' part of your life that has meant so much to so many people, including one Asha Chand who met you some 15 years ago as a casual academic. We have since worked on so many levels, the highlights being: sending journalism students on international internships as well as the 2016 NCP project in Nepal. I have learned so much from your acts of integrity, compassion, empowerment and encouragement. Most importantly, I have learned from you that everyone wants to live at the top of the mountain but how you get there is most important. Thank you for being Freny - frank and honest. May you continue to make a difference in others' lives as you pursue the other unfinished works you have set up as goals for the future. Always tell what you feel and do what you think! Loads of best wishes always, Asha

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Dear Freny, Thank you for being such a great example of a leader. As an outsider to your team, it always seemed that you had their back and they had yours. Your persona and integrity always demanded attention. Very best wishes for the future. Simon K.

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It has been a long time since I met you when teaching in Agriculture. I just wanted to let you know I have always been encouraged by your enthusiasm & dedication. All the best. Regards Stephen Blunden

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My funniest memories of you involve our car trips to Parramatta and beyond, particularly the famous Chux incident...lol You will be sadly missed, but I hope to catch up with you from time to time to continue the laughter. xxxx

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It has been a pleasure working with you over the years and building a life long friendship. You are a wonderful person with passion and empathy which set the tone for our meetings and kept us grounded. I loved hearing about your family as it expanded over recent years and seeing the photos of the grandies. Most of all, we always found something to laugh about!! Enjoy the next phase of your life. You are a wonderful lady.
With love
Sonia

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Exactly 20 years ago we first met through my honour’s project scholarship funded by Hawker De Havilland under the CEED Program in LINKWEST in 1996. Time flies!!

The CEED Program definitely helped me in building my business and analytical skills as well as the foundation for my academic career progression. Over the last 2 decades, from an international student to Assistant Vice-Chancellor today, the experience and skills I gained through CEED and the help you provided is definitely unforgettable.
I will miss you!
All the best,
Yi-Chen Lan

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All the best Freny for your upcoming retirement. I participated in the program way back in 99/2000 with the Nepean Summer Research Awards. That project gave me tremendous confidence and focus to finish my honours thesis and for my first job out of university. It was wonderful to make a contribution and learn the value of my time. Wishing you all the best.

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Thank you for your dedication to people and your genuine interest in their development, both personal and professional. I have had the pleasure of working with you many moons ago and still remember your infectious laugh and distinct personality. Take care of yourself and all the best with everything you wish to do in early retirement :)

Sharon Sharma (nee Prasad)

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Freny! Nooooooo! You are a UWS icon, you can't leave!

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Well they better make a statue of you that's for sure!

My whole third career started because of you and the Co-op program with Penrith Council. My time in local government is reaching 12 years now. I have had my own student placements and interns over the years too.

Your program has been amazing and wonderful! I also remember the first and second SIFE teams that you put together - my goodness that was funny!

I still have my "Firefighting Award" on my wall at home...

I wish you all the very best and hope the coming years are full of wonderful adventures!

Much love and fond memories,

Julianne Christie

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I have only met you a handful of times, but I will always remember your involvement with my trip to Nepal with Asha. I am sure the last 23 years of your presence at WSU have given hundreds of students inspiration for their future. Hope the next 23 years fill your life with unconditional happiness.

Chris

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It's been great working with you over the years with the NSW/ACT ACEN chapter. Your enthusiasm and energy will be missed by all!
Best wishes

Sarah Fletcher

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It's been great working with you over the years with the NSW/ACT ACEN chapter. I'm sure you will be as busy as ever!
Best wishes

Sarah Fletcher

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Conferences in Melbourne, inspired by Freny's professionalism and sense of fun, and happy memories of seeing some of UWS' engineering students selected to travel to Kunshan in China as a UWS/PCC initiative with our sister city.  Enjoy your new life, Freny - much deserved, Jill Turner

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Freny you have made your mark and contributed greatly to both the WIL and Careers community across Australia and beyond . I wish you every happiness my friend in this next phase of your life . I will miss our brainstorm sessions and your wise counsel but I look forward to our next catch up over a home cooked Indian meal .
Judie Kay

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thank you for being such a warm, positive and sunny person to work with over the years! I will miss you
Franziska

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2012 Enactus Team Leader with the two Co-convenors

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2012 Enactus Team Leader with the two Co-convenors

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Thanks for all the times you stepped up and made things outside the box possible for our students, Freny!
Looking forward to hearing what's up next for you - whatever it is, all the very best!
Ingrid Schraner (and I'm sure Karly Bourne will join me in wishing you well once she hears about your move!)

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As evidenced by Freny's recent ACEN "lifetime" award Freny has made a difference to WIL not just at UWS, or NSW but in Australia. Many of the wonderful things achieved by ACEN relied on the commitment and efforts of Freny. MORE IMPORTANTLY though - Freny is a caring friend whom I greatly value! C-

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Take care young lady  . . A pleasure working with you and thank you so much for allowing me to participate in the careers award evenings over the years . . . very inspiring seeing how much fun and success the students have gained through these experiences abroad and their chosen careers. Go well, Anne Hennessy, Travel

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All the best, Freny. It's been a pleasure working with you over the years.

Peter Noble

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Always a stylish dresser

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Freny recognised for her years of service to Western Sydney University.

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The one thing I'll always remember about Freny is her amazing (and I mean amazing) ability to cut and serve cake. I have never seen someone serve perfect slices to a whole team (even the first slice was great).

Freny has a huge focus on community and that will be missed by everyone in Careers.

- Adam (Careers)