120 aged care jobs in Rocky to boost local employment

Around 70 aged care jobs are available right now across Mercy Community sites in Rockhampton.
A further 50 job opportunities are on the way as Mercy Community grows its workforce in the lead-up to opening the region’s newest residential aged care facility, Mercy Haven, in 2025.
Supported Independent Living Announcement

Mercy Community is pleased to announce that, after a careful selection process, in October 2024, Mercy Community will be transitioning its Supported Independent Living (SIL) services to Achieve Australia (Achieve) and the management of its disability accommodation to Inclusive Housing Australia (IHA).
Celebrating Australia’s longest serving foster carer

When Elisabeth began her foster care journey, she didn’t know where it would take her.
Mercy Community inundated with stressed-out clients in need of Christmas counselling

Whether it’s fear of being judged over the quality of cooking, a simmering resentment over alleged favouritism, or a fierce argument about political values, Christmas with loved ones isn’t always a special occasion.
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.
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 […]
Remarkable religious sister celebrates 105 years of inspiring faithful dedication

Sister Jeanne with CEO, Fritha Radyk. Sister Mary Jeanne Shoecraft, a beloved religious sister, has marked her 105th birthday surrounded by family, friends and the nursing and support staff at Mercy Community’s Bethesda Aged Care residence. Her milestone is testament to a life dedicated to serving others and a shining example of perseverance in the […]
“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 […]
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, […]
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 […]