Every great community has moments that bring people together for a common purpose.
For Wyndham Health Foundation, our inaugural Winter Gala was one of those moments.
Held at Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club in Point Cook, the Gala brought together local businesses, healthcare leaders, community members and generous supporters from across Wyndham and Melbourne’s west for an unforgettable evening in support of better public healthcare.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our guests, sponsors, donors, supporters and wider community, together we raised an outstanding net total of $32,000.
This was an incredible result and a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved when a community comes together.
Supporting Better Healthcare Across Wyndham
As one of Australia’s fastest-growing municipalities, Wyndham continues to experience increasing demand for accessible, high-quality public healthcare.
Wyndham Health Foundation exists to inspire generosity that enhances healthcare across our region by funding equipment, programs, innovation and initiatives that directly benefit local patients and families.
Every ticket purchased, raffle entry sold, auction bid placed and donation received at the Winter Gala contributed to this vision.
The evening was about more than fundraising. It was about bringing people together, strengthening local partnerships and creating a shared commitment to improving healthcare for people across Wyndham, Werribee and Melbourne’s west.
A True Community Effort
The success of our inaugural Winter Gala was only possible because of the extraordinary support of so many people and organisations.
Whether you attended on the night, donated, sponsored the event, contributed a prize, volunteered your time or simply continue to support the work of Wyndham Health Foundation, thank you.
This incredible result belongs to a community that believes in better healthcare for Wyndham.
Our Board and Team
We extend our sincere thanks to our Wyndham Health Foundation Board, Tully Smith, Angelique Zammit, Jeeva Sanjeevan, Nik Tsardakis, Callum Scott, Mohammed Khaleel and Jamie Munton, for their leadership, commitment and ongoing support.
We also acknowledge our Wyndham Health Foundation team, Christine Medrano, Janine Miller, Andrew Elsbury, Quy Phan, Vikas, Kenneth Alexander, Don Weerasinghe and Tharun, together with our wonderful volunteers, for the many hours of work behind the scenes that helped bring the Gala to life.
From planning and coordinating through to welcoming guests and supporting the event on the night, it was a true team effort.
Thank You to Our Presenting Partner
A very special thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Legacinetics, including James Scuderi and Professor Varma, for believing in our cause and getting behind our inaugural Winter Gala.
Support from partners such as Legacinetics enables Wyndham Health Foundation to bring our community together, raise vital funds and continue building awareness of the healthcare needs of our rapidly growing region.
Bringing the Night to Life
Our Winter Gala was not only a fundraising event, but also a celebration of the diverse and vibrant community we are proud to be part of.
A special thank you to Frank McGuire, who guided us through the evening as our MC, and to DJ Kristie Nguy, who brought fantastic energy to the dance floor.
We were also delighted to welcome NAACH Studios and Wyndham Joyful Home, whose wonderful performances brought colour, culture and celebration to the evening.
Their contributions helped create the warm and lively atmosphere that made our first Gala so memorable.
Our Sponsors and Supporters
We are incredibly grateful to the local businesses, organisations and individuals who supported our inaugural Winter Gala.
Thank you to Samuel Fragapane and family at All Green Nursery & Garden for helping transform the room, Kwik Kopy Hoppers Crossing for their generous printing support, and Jerestene Saher for the beautiful chocolates.
Thank you also to James Antonio from YPA – Your Property Agent for bringing fantastic energy to our auction and encouraging our guests to dig deep in support of local healthcare.
We are grateful to Lizzy Jacobs for beautifully capturing the evening through photography and video, giving us lasting memories of this very special occasion.
Our thanks also go to the businesses and organisations that supported the Gala, including the Brandscent, Asian Business Association of Wyndham, Hopper Motor Group and RMIT University.
And, of course, thank you to the team at Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club for hosting us and helping make our inaugural Gala such a memorable evening.
Every contribution, large or small, helped us create a successful event while raising vital funds for better public healthcare across Wyndham.
Thank You to Our Raffle and Silent Auction Donors
Our raffle and silent auction were an important part of the evening and generated plenty of excitement while encouraging our guests to give generously.
We extend a heartfelt thank you to the businesses and individuals who donated prizes, experiences and services:
Kieser Werribee, Shadowfax Wines, Quest Sanctuary Lakes, Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre, The Refectory Werribee, Authentic Autographs & Events, Hair Phase SOHO Point Cook, Holiday Inn Werribee, Rosana Bistro + Bar Werribee, Werribee Football Club, Elevate, Traverse Alpine, RMIT Aviation Academy, Dilmah, Larry Zhao, Kim McAliney, Brands and Biz, Big Picture People, Tocca Italian Restaurant and Little Growling Café.
Your generosity helped make the evening even more engaging for our guests while contributing directly to the success of our fundraising efforts.
Investing in the Future of Healthcare in Wyndham
The $32,000 net proceeds raised through our inaugural Winter Gala will support Wyndham Health Foundation’s work to strengthen healthcare in our local community.
These funds help us support projects that enhance patient care, improve the experience of people accessing health services and respond to the changing healthcare needs of our rapidly growing region.
As Wyndham continues to grow, community support becomes increasingly important in ensuring local healthcare can evolve alongside it.
The success of our inaugural Winter Gala demonstrates the generosity and community spirit that exists throughout Werribee, Point Cook, Tarneit, Hoppers Crossing, Williams Landing and the wider Wyndham community.
Together, we are helping build a healthier future for generations to come.
Thank You, Wyndham
Finally, to everyone who joined us on the night: thank you for being part of our very first Winter Gala, for giving so generously and for helping make it such a special occasion.
And to everyone who supported us from afar, thank you for being part of the Wyndham Health Foundation community.
This event marked the beginning of what we hope will become a valued annual tradition, bringing our community together in support of better public healthcare across Wyndham.
There is plenty more to come, and we look forward to sharing the impact of your support, upcoming events and more opportunities to work together for better healthcare across Wyndham.
Get Involved with Wyndham Health Foundation
There are many ways you can help improve healthcare across Wyndham.
Whether you would like to attend one of our community events, become a sponsor, make a donation or volunteer your time, your support helps create better health outcomes for local patients and families.
Visit our:
- Events page to see what’s coming up
- Get Involved page to learn how you can support Wyndham Health Foundation
- Donate page to help fund better healthcare across Wyndham and Melbourne’s west
Together, we can make an even greater impact.
