It’s been a tough 12 months for aged care residents, but continued vaccinations provide great hope. Since last Thursday, residents from Mercy Health’s 34 residential aged care homes have begun to be vaccinated. Among the first of the residents vaccinated were a grateful Edith Gonsalvez  and Claire Ignatius RSM.   Edith Gonsalvez, a resident

A remote parish in southern Papua New Guinea, Torembi lies on the swamplands of the Sepik River. In the 1950s it was only accessible by plane, and was chiefly known for its mosquitos, and its isolation. When Bishop Arkfeld put out a request to the Sisters of Mercy to establish a mission in the area,

  Rod Cole-Clarke, the Manager of Seville Conference Centre in Cairns recently attended a two-day small business networking event that provided workshops and consultation from local business experts. It also provided an opportunity to informally share about the wonderful facilities at Seville.    Topics covered included financial, marketing, recruitment and a wellness perspective.  Rod was

    Changes are taking place at Seville Mercy Conference Centre, in Cairns Queensland to ensure all clients and visitors remain COVID-safe.   The hospitality industry across Australia has seen enormous changes over the last 12 months due to COVID-19.  Seville has stepped up to meet each of those challenges and has implemented COVID-safe procedures

  The Mercy Associates group in Gunnedah was honoured to receive the Gunnedah Shire Council Australia Day ‘Good Neighbour Award’ in memory of two wonderful Dutch immigrants Max and Mikie Maas, who made Gunnedah home and were a shining example of good neighbours, from their service in the war years to their work in our

Principal Scott Donohoe with year seven students Lola Hardin and Justice Victoire in front of a statue of Catherine McAuley     A new learning faith community in the Mercy tradition has opened in the Newcastle-Maitland Diocese.    Lola Hardin received a welcome surprise when she arrived for her first day at the Hunter’s newest

  ‘Are you kidding me?’ was Natalie’s first response when she was contacted by McAuley housing worker Carolyn and asked if she’d consider moving into the new apartment complex.   After years of transient housing and homelessness, she still can’t get her head around the idea that she now has her own place and can,

  After pivoting to a busy online schedule last year due to COVID-19, the Mercy Hub has reopened on Nicholson Street, Carlton North. It means they will be able to offer an enhanced program of events and increased focus on providing support and outreach to vulnerable communities in Melbourne’s inner-city.   Mercy Hub Coordinator, Margaret

On Australia Day, Miriam Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann was named the Senior Australian of the Year. Her artwork is proudly exhibited at the Institute Centre in Stanmore, NSW. It was commissioned for a national gathering of Sisters of Mercy in ministry with indigenous Australians, held in Alice Springs in 1989.   In our collections we have items of

  Sr Catherine Cuddihy has hung up her boots following a lengthy 45-year commitment to serving the community, with locals coming together to recognise the retirement of one of Townsville’s greats.   Beginning her time inside Mater Private Hospital Townsville’s walls when she was born in 1946, Sr Catherine returned as a registered nurse in

  Mercy Connect is developing a new supported living accommodation, located in Albury NSW. The development will commence in early 2021, with an official ground-breaking ceremony conducted on Thursday 28 January 2021.   The occasion was attended by several key stakeholders including The Hon. Gareth Ward MP, Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services and 

  Over the past 10 years, Mercy Connect Melbourne has grown into Mercy Works’ biggest volunteer program in Australia. There are over 150 dedicated volunteers supporting more than 590 students in the city of Melbourne. One of those incredible volunteers is Pauline Ashton.   Pauline has been a volunteer with Mercy Connect Melbourne for 10