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.
Reconsidering the Aged Care Act: A step in the right direction
A message from Janet Rhodes, Executive General Manager of Aged Care Services. As news broke that the implementation of proposed amendments to the Aged Care Act has been put on hold, many of us in the aged care sector breathed a collective sigh of relief.
Community spirit shines bright at Lowood’s Early Years Services
Since it began in 2016, Lowood Early Years Services has been a hub of activity, regularly bringing the community together with a range of initiatives designed to foster the well-being and development of children and families.
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 refuse care. If you’re in this situation, it’s important to approach it with patience, sensitivity, and understanding. We’ve spoken with our own […]
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.
National Close the Gap Day 2024
At Mercy Community, our mission is to create a world where individuals, families and communities are safe, healthy, and resilient.
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 […]
Mercy Community helps disabled mother and daughter get back on their feet
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 their hour of need.Here, Isobelle, 58, shares her story and thanks our Short-Term Restorative Care Team for stepping in and giving them hope when they almost gave up. Falling on hard times “I […]
