Big-hearted support worker empowers people with disabilities
In her role as Senior Support Worker for Mercy Community’s Individualised Supports Service, Renae devotes her life to empowering people with disabilities.
Spotlight on Support Workers – Alison Charpentier
At Mercy Community, we’re proud of the lengths that our team members go to, providing the best possible service to the people we support. So, we thought we’d celebrate Alison Charpentier, a Mercy Community Support worker who embodies the spirit of Mercy Community’s mission and values and inspires inclusion every day. Meet Alison Charpentier Alison […]
Volunteering with a Disability: Pride in a job well done
The first thing you’ll notice about Emma is her infectious smile, and nothing makes her smile more than working as a volunteer. Living with cerebral palsy means that Emma faces daily challenges, but she tackles them all with determination and courage. We’d like to share her story and how Mercy Community supported Emma with finding […]
The People’s Voice Committee: putting individuals living with disabilities at the heart of advocacy
Not many 43-year-olds would describe themselves as “vibrant and energetic”. But Clare Smith’s zest for life is one of her best qualities. And when it came to getting involved in Mercy Community’s People’s Voice Committee, Clare was first in line. Launched three years ago to help identify improvements in our disability services, the initiative is […]
Mercy Community welcomes NDIS review and the opportunity for progress
Not everyone likes change – but ultimately we need to recognise that it is essential for progress.
New Cookery Nook café opens its doors in time for Christmas
Mercy Community’s Cookery Nook café and catering service is celebrating new beginnings today, with the opening of a second Brisbane site.
From political instability and human rights violations in Uganda to the tropics of Queensland: Joseph Balikuddembe found his feet at Mercy Community
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 violations, he sought refuge in Queensland. With help from Mercy Community, he has found just that. Now he’s working for our […]
New beginnings for the Cookery Nook catering team
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 facility at Alondra Residences in Nundah, on December 20, and they’re excited for what’s to come. We sat down with […]
House mates become best mates
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, Sam was loving the independence that having his own home had given him over the past five years. Freedom […]
Unbelievable Reunion: Childhood Friends Reconnect
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, only a stone’s throw away from the picturesque Himalayan mountains. During High School Dinesh and […]
