Leo likes to learn
Mercy Community celebrates the great gift of reading and storytelling this Indigenous Literacy Day For Indigenous Literacy Day (6 September) Mercy Community would like to share some of the strengths, achievements and truly positive work being done in the background with the First Nations young people our team’s support. The background When Leo* moved into […]
Building dreams against all odds
CASE STUDY: There’s been a positive outcome for a young person living out of home and in the care of Mercy Community’s Families and Young People team. Read further about Kyle* who has successfully transitioned to independence while finishing an apprenticeship. Our Mercy Community team has backed him every step of the way. Kyle now […]
Disability Supports work is a deeply rewarding career
Since leaving the world of Information Technology behind, Mercy Community’s new General Manager of Disability Supports, David Jukes, has shaped a highly successful career in community services. David was promoted to the GM position in July 2023, after initially being employed as Mercy Community’s Director of Individualised Supports. He is passionate about how he can […]
Remarkable religious sister celebrates 105 years of inspiring faithful dedication
Sister Jeanne with CEO, Fritha Radyk. Sister Mary Jeanne Shoecraft, a beloved religious sister, has marked her 105th birthday surrounded by family, friends and the nursing and support staff at Mercy Community’s Bethesda Aged Care residence. Her milestone is testament to a life dedicated to serving others and a shining example of perseverance in the […]
A surgery “staycation” to remember for Mr Lu
Pre- and post-operative care with a detour to see the sights of Brisbane might seem unusual, but that’s exactly what occurred when Mercy Community stepped in to help an elderly Rockhampton man in need. Mercy Community is currently supporting Mr Lu, 81, to live independently in his own home with a home care package tailored […]
A legacy of love and service: Rockhampton’s Lesley Schneider retires after nearly three decades in aged care
Lesley (second from the left) at her Farewell Celebration with her children Liam, Erin and Emma, and her colleague Denise. With a heart full of fond memories and bittersweet emotions, Lesley Schneider, Mercy Community’s Rockhampton Director Aged Care Strategic Projects, has bid farewell to her lifelong calling. For Lesley, nursing has been more than just […]
How to choose NDIS goals: your guide
Goal setting is an important part of any NDIS plan. Here we provide tips for choosing your NDIS goals, suggestions on what to do if your goals change, and some practical examples of NDIS goals. Knowing what you want to achieve helps our Disability Supports team ensure that you receive the support and services that […]
“Mercy Haven” to pave the way for enhanced elderly care in Rockhampton
A groundbreaking ceremony for Mercy Haven, a brand-new multimillion dollar aged care home in Rockhampton, took place on Wednesday 12 July 2023. The Most Reverend Michael McCarthy, Bishop of Rockhampton, blessed the start of construction on the $42 million facility which is designed to replace the existing Bethany Nursing Home in Rockhampton’s medical precinct of […]
Mercy Community Teams join NAIDOC Week celebrations
Sunday, July 2, marks the start of NAIDOC Week which will see a huge calendar of events surrounding this year’s theme – For Our Elders. Held across Australia in the first week of July each year (events can also be held over the weeks before and after), the week celebrates and recognises the history, culture, […]
Romero Welcome Walk 2023 – a beacon of hope, generosity for asylum seekers and refugees
More than 170 people raised $20,000 in the third annual Romero Welcome Walk celebrated at West End on Sunday, 18 June. Freshly brewed coffee greeted the early morning walkers, and the sun came out just in time to shine on the start of the event. Romero Centre Head of Community and Corporate Relations, Richard Langford, […]
