Celebrating Australia’s longest serving foster carer
When Elisabeth began her foster care journey, she didn’t know where it would take her.
Mercy Community inundated with stressed-out clients in need of Christmas counselling
Whether it’s fear of being judged over the quality of cooking, a simmering resentment over alleged favouritism, or a fierce argument about political values, Christmas with loved ones isn’t always a special occasion.
Mercy Community picks up Queensland Police award for domestic violence prevention
Mercy Community has been honoured by Queensland Police Service with an award for its groundbreaking work in domestic violence prevention.
Mercy Community joins the fight against a nationwide nurse shortage
Mercy Community joins the fight against a nationwide nurse shortage Mercy Community has joined the fight against a nationwide shortage of nurses to ensure Australia’s aged care sector has enough staff to cope with a rapidly ageing population. The organisation has partnered with hospitals, universities, and training organisations to provide student placements and employment opportunities in its aged […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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, […]
Mercy Community’s quality aged care and continual improvement program praised
Picture from left: Member for Mundingburra Leslie Walker, Terese Poli (AIN – 10 years’ service), Loreto Director of Nursing Michelle Yanner, Suzanne Christiansen (AIN – 14 years’ service), Minister Anika Wells, Mercy Community General Manager – Aged Care Janet Rhodes. The dedication and quality care provided by a Townsville Mercy Community aged care team has […]
Sydney aged care facility to join Mercy Community
Picture by Chris Lane; Sutherland Shire Leader. Mercy Community is thrilled to announce that as of July 1, 2023, the Stella Maris Aged Care Facility in Cronulla, Sydney, will be coming under the management of Mercy Community’s Aged Care Services stream. Mercy Community CEO Fritha Radyk said this was an exciting new chapter for both […]
Mercy Community is granted approval for new 90-bed residential aged care building in Rockhampton
The Rockhampton Regional Council has approved the plans for the construction of a new 90-bed residential care building to replace the aging Bethany building in Rockhampton. The Bethany Aged Care Facility is planned to be decommissioned and a new facility built by 2024. The project is made possible with a $9 million capital grant awarded […]
