Meet the Founder
Margeruite Gerrard
“Empower communities by nurturing talent and building a future of shared success.”
Her journey
A life shaped by care.
A vision built for the future.
Background
Margeruite Gerrard-DeDoncker was born in Calcutta in 1950 and has built a life defined by resilience, compassion, entrepreneurship, and service to humanity. A proud Anglo-Indian businesswoman with deep-rooted Catholic values nurtured during her years at Loreto Day School, Margeruite's journey from India to Australia became the foundation of an extraordinary legacy that today continues to inspire communities across continents.
In 1970, driven by ambition and a vision for a better future, Margeruite migrated to Australia. What followed was not merely a successful business career, but the creation of a lifelong mission centered around empowering people, supporting vulnerable communities, and building opportunities for those in need.
In 1971, she married Ashley Gerrard, and together they built a strong entrepreneurial foundation through determination, hard work, and unwavering commitment. Beginning with the purchase of a modest Milk Bar in 1985, the couple gradually expanded into transport, property development, healthcare, and community services. Their ventures eventually led to the establishment of the Radford Private Nursing Home in Reservoir, Melbourne, Victoria, which became a respected institution dedicated to care and dignity for the elderly and disabled.
Over the decades, Margeruite emerged as a highly respected entrepreneur and philanthropist whose work extended far beyond business success. Her passion increasingly shifted toward social impact, community welfare, disability support, education, and humanitarian initiatives. Through her involvement in Australian disability and community services, she actively supported families, sponsored children, provided educational opportunities, and helped migrants and low-income individuals establish stable lives in Australia.
In 1998, Margeruite made a defining decision to leave her position at ANZ Bank and dedicate herself fully to healthcare, community care, and social development initiatives. Her journey became one driven not only by enterprise, but by purpose and compassion.
New Venture
Launching Global Education, Training, and Job Placement — a bold initiative bridging world-class Australian training standards with international career pathways for students across India and beyond.
Mission
Empower communities by nurturing talent, opening doors to global employment, and building a future of shared success across borders.
Margeruite & Wilfred co founded
● Oceanic Maritime & Technical Services - Melbourne Australia
● Global Education & Job placement Pty Ltd - Melbourne Australia
● Dedoncker Training & Health Care Services India Pvt Ltd - Cochin India