Meet Barry Lenihan, General Manager First Nations
Last month, Mercy Community CEO, Fritha Radyk, was able to share some exciting news with the organisation: Barry Lenihan had joined the team as General Manager, First Nations. This wasn’t news to everyone, however, as our Cultural Connections team were involved in the recruitment process for this role—a great way to make sure we found […]
Soccer wins in Toowoomba
We are proud to share more community wins in Toowoomba, with the Social Soccer Fun day run by Nestor Kangudia, Multicultural Community Worker from our CAMS team (Community Action for a Multicultural Society). At the beginning of the year, Toowoomba Regional Council’s ‘Everyone’s Game’ project provided 6 weeks’ worth of funding for Culturally and Linguistically […]
Christmas Reflection 2022
Christmas is here again! This is a wonderful time of year, but hard for many who are struggling in so many ways. The Christian scriptures reflect on the fact that ‘the word became flesh and the Presence of God dwelt amongst us’ John 1:14 In this sacred story, the Magi or ‘three wise men’, after […]
40 years of membership with National Disability Services
Back row – from left to right: Dillon Carlsson, Director NDIS Individualised Support; Matthew Gosney, Human Resources Business Partner; Leisa Boyce, Team Leader Individualised Supports; and Danielle Howlett, Director NDIS Support Coordination Front row – from left to right: Anne Skordis, General Manager Individualised Supports; Sandra Bain, Regional Manager, NDIS Individualised Support; Vicki Crossley, Team […]
Young people in out-of-home care benefit from our intergenerational program
It was during the lock down periods of the COVID-19 pandemic that leaders of our Aged Care Services and Families and Young People Services saw an opportunity to develop connections between children and young people in out-of-home care and aged care residents. “In December 2021 it began with young people in out-of-home care making gifts […]
Our Nudgee Residential Aged Care Services awarded top 5-star rating for food services
Pictured above, left to right: Jon Usi, Mark Day, Irun Shrestha, Rahul Chawla. Walk into our Aged Care Residence at Nudgee and you may catch sight of our Eat Safe Rating of 5 Stars which we are now able to display on site and also on the Eat Safe Brisbane website. This comes after the Brisbane […]
Family counselling: Will it work for my family?
Being a part of a strong family unit can be as challenging as it is rewarding. If the challenging aspects are beginning to outweigh those rewarding moments, it may be helpful to seek family counselling. Our Clinical Lead and Provisional Psychologist, Emma Braun and our Program Manager for Counselling, Jessica-Lee (Jess) Stonier answer your questions […]
Gold-standard multicultural work in Toowoomba
Toowoomba Disaster Management working group. 16 different languages spoken, 1 award nomination, many strong connections forged. Jane Williamson (centre front); Nestor Kangudia (front, to the right of Jane), Mojgan Namdari (to the right of Nestor). In just over a week, members of our Families and Young People Services CAMS team in Toowoomba will be making […]
Leading from the heart: Meet Mengistu Hailu
For the past six years, Mengistu Hailu has worked to support people seeking asylum through his role as Senior Case Coordinator at the Romero Centre in Brisbane. This month, Mengistu has been appointed as the new Romero Centre Manager—an appointment celebrated by the Romero Centre and Mercy Community teams, as well as all those who […]
Mercy Community leads campaign in search of Foster Carers
Mercy Community is advancing the search for potential foster carers with the launch of The Thank You Project which acknowledges the positive impact foster carers have made on the lives of young people in care and shares stories of the richness the experience added to their family. Opening your home and bringing a foster child […]
