Reflect on the past to shape our future
27 May marks the start of a very special week for Australia and particularly for our First Nations team members and people we support. National Reconciliation Week (from 27 May to 3 June) provides an opportunity to reflect on the past, to listen, to learn, to acknowledge the ongoing impacts of historical wrongs and to […]
Meet Laurie Stewart, Manager First Nations for Mercy Community
Interview by Barry Lenihan, General Manager, First Nations for Mercy Community. As the sun starts to rise on National Reconciliation Week, I thought I’d highlight a First Nations team member who has achieved a great deal for Mercy Community. Laurie Stewert (pictured above) has been part of the Mercy Community family since 2008 and during […]
Improve your mental health & career: why you should volunteer
Taking part in volunteer work gives you the opportunity to share your passions and use your abilities and skills to strengthen your community. Volunteering doesn’t just positively impact your community though – it can have a major impact you. Improved mental health, social connectivity and career progression are all potential perks of giving up some […]
Mercy Community’s quality aged care and continual improvement program praised
Picture from left: Member for Mundingburra Leslie Walker, Terese Poli (AIN – 10 years’ service), Loreto Director of Nursing Michelle Yanner, Suzanne Christiansen (AIN – 14 years’ service), Minister Anika Wells, Mercy Community General Manager – Aged Care Janet Rhodes. The dedication and quality care provided by a Townsville Mercy Community aged care team has […]
Case study: positive outcomes for young woman and her sister in Mercy Community kinship care program
The background When Shannon and Trinity’s Nan lost her husband in 2022, she could no longer care for the two sisters. Nan had been supported in caring for the sisters by Mercy Community for many years as a kinship carer. Despite being young and vulnerable herself, 20-something Trinity put her hand up to care for […]
Sydney aged care facility to join Mercy Community
Picture by Chris Lane; Sutherland Shire Leader. Mercy Community is thrilled to announce that as of July 1, 2023, the Stella Maris Aged Care Facility in Cronulla, Sydney, will be coming under the management of Mercy Community’s Aged Care Services stream. Mercy Community CEO Fritha Radyk said this was an exciting new chapter for both […]
Finding wellbeing in the workplace
Pictured above: Debbie Everett, Communications Advisor for Mercy Community. One of the great benefits of having worked in many diverse workplaces during a long and at times convoluted career, is the ability to look back on what works and doesn’t work for me personally and workplaces generally. As a “knowledge” worker I’ve written for various […]
Easter Reflection 2023
As a Catholic ministry we are passing through the season of Lent (for Christians a time of preparation and examination of our own lives and how we live what we profess), to enter the Easter period. For those who do not know what Easter is, for Christians it is a time to remember the Love […]
National Close the Gap Day 2023
A message from Barry Lenihan – General Manager, First Nations At Mercy Community, our mission is to create a world where individuals, families and communities are safe, healthy, and resilient. Our purpose is to support people who are facing challenges in their lives and our values of respect, compassion, courage, and integrity guide everything we do. That’s […]
Cultural Cup kicks off in Toowoomba
Mercy Community’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Regional Cultural Lead, Laurie Stewart, and General Manager First Nations, Barry Lenihan. Culture, footy and community building were winners from last Saturday’s inaugural Cultural Cup competition held in Oakey. Sponsored by Mercy Community, the Southwest Queensland Emus team won the men’s division against Pacific Nations Toowoomba. The two […]
