Blogs
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”,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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....
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.
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