Blogs
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...
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...
What are the benefits of Supported Independent Living? What does it cover and who is it for? We answer your questions about SIL funding.
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...
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...
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...
Case study: positive outcomes for young woman and her sister in Mercy Community kinship care program
The background
When Shannon and Trinity’s Nan lost her husband in 2022, she could no longer care for the two sisters. Nan had been supported in caring for the sisters by Mercy Community for many years...
Pictured above: Debbie Everett, Communications Advisor for Mercy Community.
One of the great benefits of having worked in many diverse workplaces during a long and at times convoluted career, is the ability...
