Learning on Country: Bayer Visits Red Cross Baby Hub in Galiwin’ku
In June 2026, a group of Bayer Australia employees travelled to Galiwin’ku (Elcho Island) in the Northern Territory to take part in the annual Baby Hub Cultural Immersion Program. The experience brought together colleagues from across the business to learn directly from the Yolŋu women who lead the Baby Hub - a community-led maternal and child health initiative operated by the Australian Red Cross in partnership with Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation.
The Baby Hub supports mothers, babies and families during the first 1,000 days of life through culturally grounded care, education and community connection. Established in 2012, the program is led by local First Nations community workers and provides a unique model of support that combines community knowledge, culture and health care.
During the immersion, Bayer participants spent time with the Baby Hub team and community members, gaining a deeper understanding of life in East Arnhem Land and the importance of culturally safe care for women and families. The visit provided an opportunity to listen, learn and reflect on the leadership of the Yolŋu women who continue to strengthen health and wellbeing outcomes in their community.
The 2026 immersion also marked an important milestone in Bayer’s relationship with the Baby Hub, providing an opportunity to reflect on four years of partnership and the positive impact achieved through collaboration with the Australian Red Cross and local community leaders.
The immersion gave our colleagues a chance to recognise the leadership of the Baby Hub team and leave with a deeper understanding of the work that continues to strengthen families and community.
"What stayed with me most was the generosity of the people we met. Being on Country, listening to women share their stories, and seeing the strength of community firsthand gave me a much deeper understanding of what culturally safe care really looks like. It challenged some of my assumptions and reminded me how important it is to listen first, learn, and show up as an ally." Lisa Lane, Key Account Manager, Consumer Health
Experiences like the Baby Hub Cultural Immersion play an important role in Bayer’s commitment to learning from First Nations communities, fostering understanding, and supporting initiatives that contribute to healthier communities across Australia.
Bayer employees joined the Baby Hub Cultural Immersion in Galiwin’ku, Northern Territory, where they learned from Yolŋu women and community leaders about culturally grounded maternal and child health care.