My name is Laura Cauchi, and I am a proud mother to three young boys, a Registered Nurse and dedicated Medical student who has a passion for helping others. Growing up I was blessed enough to be raised in Western Sydney where I was emersed in both the Aboriginal and Maori culture which has given me an ongoing appreciation and respect to the connection family has in the provision of holistic healthcare.

As a Doctor my goal is to relocate to a rural or remote location where I can provide healthcare to communities which need stable and safe healthcare which embodies principles such as cultural safety, kinship, and connection to land. Furthermore, I wish to pursue training as a rural generalist with a special interest in obstetrics and gynaecology services. In addition to this, I would also like to provide culturally safe end of life care to mob which embodies the traditional beliefs and customary practices to take place in a setting which is comfortable and appropriate for the family and individual involved.

I guess you can say my goals are quite diverse, but to close the gap I believe they need to be diverse to ensure nobody is left behind.