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Mercy Community helps disabled mother and daughter get back on their feet
Daphne with her daughter, Isobelle, and two dogs. Life hasn’t been easy for 91-year-old Daphne MacKinnon and her daughter Isobelle Kania.But fortunately, Mercy Community was there to support them in...
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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...
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Big-hearted support worker empowers people with disabilities
Supporting people is all in a day’s work for Renae Niha.In her role as Senior Support Worker for Mercy Community’s Individualised Supports Service she devotes her life to empowering people with...
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National Close the Gap Day 2024
A message from Barry Lenihan – General Manager, First Nations At Mercy Community, our mission is to create a world where individuals, families and communities are safe, healthy, and resilient. Our...
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Empowering Home Accessibility: Victoria’s Story of Transformation
The backgroundImagine only being able to use half of your home.That was the reality facing Victoria when she recently moved states from Tasmania to Queensland in search of a new life and a warmer...
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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...
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What to do if your elderly relative is refusing residential care
Transitioning a loved one into care can be challenging and emotional for both you and the elderly person you care for. Often the biggest difficulty that many families face is when their relatives...
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Community spirit shines bright at Lowood’s Early Years Services
To city folk, country life looks tranquil and carefree – but raising a family in Queensland’s remote and rural towns can be tough.As well as the threat of floods, drought, and bushfires to contend...
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Reconsidering the Aged Care Act: A step in the right direction
A message from Janet Rhodes, Executive General Manager of Aged Care ServicesAs news broke that the implementation of proposed amendments to the Aged Care Act has been put on hold, many of us in the...
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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. Jaemen was diagnosed...
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Breaking barriers: the famous faces shining the spotlight on Autism
Autism, noun: a brain condition that affects the development of social and communication skills in ways that can be severe or slight, and that can make someone’s behaviour and interests different from...
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Inside the Cookery Nook: everything you need to know about our supported...
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.No wonder Cookery Nook is so...
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Jennifer’s journey: Empowerment through Mercy Community’s Active Support Service
Imagine not being able to make your own bed?Most of us would probably jump for joy at the thought of ditching this daily chore.But for Jennifer Moltzen, it’s a different story.For her, the inability...
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Standing up for domestic violence survivors: award highlights Mercy...
Put your hands together for Mercy Community’s Angela Pritchard.In recognition of her dedication and commitment to the prevention of domestic violence, our star Domestic and Family Violence...
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Celebrating Mother’s Day: fun facts and historical highlights
Mother’s Day is a cherished occasion celebrated worldwide to honour and appreciate the mothers, grandmothers, and maternal figures who play pivotal roles in our lives.As we prepare to celebrate this...
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Tee Tee’s journey: A refugee’s road to empowerment with support from Mercy...
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...
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Margi’s journey to a greener commute
As environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly more important, Mercy Community is constantly taking proactive steps to reduce our carbon footprint and encourage team members to make greener...
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Mercy Community welcomes Federal Government investment in aged care
Janet Rhodes - Mercy Community’s Executive General Manager Residential Aged Care - joined a selection of like minded change makers at Catholic Health Australia's ‘Budget Week Dialogue’ to discuss the...
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Mercy Community’s Social Work Services further enhance the lives of our elderly
Mercy Community’s new Social Work Services for Rockhampton are up and running – bringing even more joy and enrichment to the lives of our elderly.Our mission? To not only enhance well-being but to...
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Reflecting on the legacy of Mercy Community’s Families and Young People Services
A message from our CEO Justin LorenzAs Mercy Community bids farewell to some of its Families and Young People services, it is time to reflect on the profound impact these programs have had on the...
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