A Place to Call Home: Living with Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia can present itself in a variety of ways, such as hallucinations, delusions or difficulty communicating. These symptoms can often make it extremely hard for sufferers to fit into social situations and become contributing members of society. Debbie has struggled with Schizophrenia since an early age, finding it hard to make friends, maintain relationships and keep a roof over her head.
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).
Inside Cookery Nook… with Daniel Veen
How much do you know about Cookery Nook? Mercy Community’s supported employment program has been providing opportunities for people with disabilities since the 1970s – and it’s also one of Brisbane’s most successful catering services and cafes.
Inside Cookery Nook… with Belinda Thomas
At Cookery Nook, we offer more than just employment; we provide comprehensive training to develop kitchen skills and foster personal growth within a commercial setting.
We sat down with Belinda to find out more about a career with Cookery Nook…
Tee Tee’s journey: A refugee’s road to empowerment with support from Mercy Community
He defied the odds to carve out a new life. It’s been a long road for Tee Tee, but today he stands resilient, his determination an inspiration for all who have had the privilege of working with him.
Inside the Cookery Nook: everything you need to know about our supported employment program
It’s been the cornerstone of Mercy Community’s support for people with disabilities since the 1970s – and it’s also one of Brisbane’s most successful catering services.
Breaking barriers: the famous faces shining the spotlight on Autism
Looking at all these amazing individuals, we would all do well to recognise that an Autism diagnosis by no means should keep you from achieving remarkable things.
The Road to Freedom: Jaemen’s story
Freedom means different things to different people. For 19-year-old Jaemen, freedom is hitting the open road with a swag and fishing rod. However, his journey isn’t a simple one.
A bun-derful tradition: spreading Easter cheer with a tasty treat!
Few people can resist a hot cross bun. The delicious treat, marked with a cross on top, is traditionally made with currants or raisins, although these days there is a whole plethora of variations on offer, which means there’s something for everyone. And not only is it a tasty addition to the Easter table, the […]
Empowering Home Accessibility: Victoria’s Story of Transformation
Imagine only being able to use half of your home. That was the reality facing Victoria when she recently moved states from Tasmania to Queensland.
