Blogs
The origins of Ash Wednesday can be traced back to ancient Rome in the 11th Century. There, sinners and penitents dressed in sackcloth and were sprinkled with ashes to start their period of public penance...
Today marks 15 years since Kevin Rudd delivered the Apology Speech to all the Stolen Generations. The Stolen Generations refers to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people who were separated from their...
Doris Twomey, aged care resident at Mercy Community’s Loreto Nursing Home in Townsville, is proof that age is just a number.
Our story about Doris’ recent celebration for her 107th birthday appeared...
Last month, Mercy Community CEO, Fritha Radyk, was able to share some exciting news with the organisation: Barry Lenihan had joined the team as General Manager, First Nations.
This wasn’t news to...
We are proud to share more community wins in Toowoomba, with the Social Soccer Fun day run by Nestor Kangudia, Multicultural Community Worker from our CAMS team (Community Action for a Multicultural Society).
At...
Christmas is here again! This is a wonderful time of year, but hard for many who are struggling in so many ways.
The Christian scriptures reflect on the fact that ‘the word became flesh and the Presence...
Back row – from left to right: Dillon Carlsson, Director NDIS Individualised Support; Matthew Gosney, Human Resources Business Partner; Leisa Boyce, Team Leader Individualised Supports; and Danielle...
It was during the lock down periods of the COVID-19 pandemic that leaders of our Aged Care Services and Families and Young People Services saw an opportunity to develop connections between children and...
