How to choose NDIS goals: your guide
Goal setting is an important part of any NDIS plan. Here we provide tips for choosing your NDIS goals, suggestions on what to do if your goals change, and some practical examples of NDIS goals. Knowing what you want to achieve helps our Disability Supports team ensure that you receive the support and services that […]
“Mercy Haven” to pave the way for enhanced elderly care in Rockhampton
A groundbreaking ceremony for Mercy Haven, a brand-new multimillion dollar aged care home in Rockhampton, took place on Wednesday 12 July 2023. The Most Reverend Michael McCarthy, Bishop of Rockhampton, blessed the start of construction on the $42 million facility which is designed to replace the existing Bethany Nursing Home in Rockhampton’s medical precinct of […]
Mercy Community Teams join NAIDOC Week celebrations
Sunday, July 2, marks the start of NAIDOC Week which will see a huge calendar of events surrounding this year’s theme – For Our Elders. Held across Australia in the first week of July each year (events can also be held over the weeks before and after), the week celebrates and recognises the history, culture, […]
Romero Welcome Walk 2023 – a beacon of hope, generosity for asylum seekers and refugees
More than 170 people raised $20,000 in the third annual Romero Welcome Walk celebrated at West End on Sunday, 18 June. Freshly brewed coffee greeted the early morning walkers, and the sun came out just in time to shine on the start of the event. Romero Centre Head of Community and Corporate Relations, Richard Langford, […]
Home Care Vs Residential Aged Care: Which one should I choose?
If you’re considering care for an aging parent, relative or close one, figuring out whether home care or residential care is the best option can be difficult. Let’s take an in-depth look at both types of aged care including what they are, their benefits and who can access each so that you can make the […]
Your guide to Supported Independent Living
What are the benefits of Supported Independent Living? What does it cover and who is it for? We answer your questions about SIL funding.
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 […]
