Gaura Travel Supports a Worthy Cause at the 2025 Werribee Mercy Maternity Lunch 

Published on June 16, 2025

Gaura Travel had the honour of attending and proudly sponsoring the 2025 Werribee Mercy Maternity Unit Lunch. Hosted by the Mercy Health Foundation, this inspiring event brought together community leaders, healthcare professionals, and supporters to raise funds for a vital new initiative: the Community Maternity Hub at Werribee Mercy Hospital. 

At Gaura Travel, giving back to the community that has supported us for over a decade is more than a commitment—it’s part of who we are. Supporting this initiative aligns deeply with our compassion, care, and connection values. 

The Werribee Mercy Community Maternity Hub aims to bridge critical gaps in maternity care for women—especially those from non-English-speaking backgrounds—by offering antenatal and postnatal support in a familiar, culturally sensitive setting. With interpreter and translation services, dedicated gynaecologists, and essential medical equipment, this pilot program promises to be a game-changer for mothers in Wyndham and Werribee, suburbs home to many migrant families. 

The event saw an overwhelming turnout, including government officials, members of the Indian community, Mercy Health staff, and former patients whose children were born at the hospital. 

The afternoon was filled with heartfelt moments, including a moving address by Councillor Mia Shaw, Mayor of the City of Wyndham, who emphasised the importance of community-led efforts in healthcare and wellbeing.  

A standout moment was unveiling a painting honouring the late Dr TJ Rao—a respected surgeon and former Honorary Consul General of India for 25 years, whose contributions to the Australian-Indian community remain unforgettable. 

While the event brought attention to a vital healthcare initiative, it also reaffirmed something close to our hearts: community matters. Gaura Travel is proud to be part of initiatives that go beyond travel—initiatives that uplift, empower, and bring people together. 

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