A touching story of kindness and support
We wanted to share the heartwarming story of a young woman in our care who found solace in an unexpected act of kindness from a compassionate hairdresser and her local community.
Mercy Community picks up Queensland Police award for domestic violence prevention
Mercy Community has been honoured by Queensland Police Service with an award for its groundbreaking work in domestic violence prevention.
Romero Centre’s fundraising fashion collection for people seeking asylum
Strike a pose! Mercy Community’s Romero Centre has launched a new range of merchandise, and all profits go towards helping support people seeking asylum. Designed to “look good, feel good, and do good”, the collection has been created in collaboration with JEBELI Market, and includes a variety of men’s, women’s, and kids’ T-shirts as well […]
Becca’s journey: Overcoming hardships at Christmas to build a brighter future
For many, Christmas is a time of joy and togetherness. But for Becca, it comes with a unique set of challenges. As a single mother, separated from her two children, the festive season is always hard. It’s been two years since Becca arrived at Mercy Community’s Romero Centre, brought to us by a kind-hearted community […]
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 […]
