From political instability and human rights violations in Uganda to the tropics of Queensland: Joseph Balikuddembe found his feet at Mercy Community
When Joseph Balikuddembe arrived in Australia six months ago, he had no idea what the future held. Having left his family behind in a politically volatile country that is notorious for gross human rights violations, he sought refuge in Queensland. With help from Mercy Community, he has found just that. Now he’s working for our […]
New beginnings for the Cookery Nook catering team
Meet Nathan Russell. He recently clocked up 20 years at Mercy Community’s Cookery Nook catering service – making him the longest-serving employee. Right now, he and the team are gearing up to open a new facility at Alondra Residences in Nundah, on December 20, and they’re excited for what’s to come. We sat down with […]
5 tips to a Sustainable Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching! It’s a time of fun, laughter, and love. But it’s also a time of excess in every way. From electricity usage to presents galore, an overload of food, packaging, and energy. The festive season takes its toll on the environment, as well as our bodies and bank accounts. Did you know […]
House mates become best mates
The Background The increase in the cost of living is affecting us all, including the people we support. One person that Mercy Community has been lucky enough to work with is Sam. Living with Down Syndrome, Sam was loving the independence that having his own home had given him over the past five years. Freedom […]
Mercy Community joins the fight against a nationwide nurse shortage
Mercy Community joins the fight against a nationwide nurse shortage Mercy Community has joined the fight against a nationwide shortage of nurses to ensure Australia’s aged care sector has enough staff to cope with a rapidly ageing population. The organisation has partnered with hospitals, universities, and training organisations to provide student placements and employment opportunities in its aged […]
A journey to independence
Each November Mercy Community celebrates ‘Transition to Adulthood Month Queensland’, highlighting the needs of young people taking their first step from out-of-home care to adulthood when they turn 18. This year the theme is ‘Participation’, empowering and educating young people on their rights and helping them be a part of the decisions that impact their […]
Unbelievable Reunion: Childhood Friends Reconnect
Have you ever said goodbye to someone, thinking it would be the last time you’d ever see them – but the universe had other plans? This is one of those stories. As a young boy, Dinesh grew up in Nepal, only a stone’s throw away from the picturesque Himalayan mountains. During High School Dinesh and […]
What an amazing life spent in God’s service
It is with a fond farewell that we wave goodbye to Shanelle Bennett, General Manager – Mission Integration, who, after seven years with Mercy Community, is starting her next adventure into retirement. Shanelle has been an integral part of the Mercy Community Executive team, so we thought we’d find out more about her exciting journey, […]
Mercy Community connects asylum seekers with disability support work Â
Having experienced displacement, uncertainty, and challenges few could comprehend, people seeking asylum are uniquely placed to possess the empathy needed to work in the disability supports sector. In a first for Mercy Community, our Disability Supports team and the Romero Centre, which offers a wide range of support services for asylum seekers, have collaborated in […]
Lorna’s Word Game gets the neural pathways firing
With Dementia Action Week coming up from 19-25 September and World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21, Mercy Community’s Aged Care teams are excited to share a popular word game developed by one of our beloved Nudgee aged care residents, Lorna, which is sure to keep our brains healthy and active. Our teams are always searching […]
