NAIDOC Week
Staff from across Australia participated in virtual basket weaving and damper-making classes, and some of our residential aged care residents also got involved. Thank you to Mabu Mabu and everyone who joined us. NAIDOC Week celebrations are just one way that Mercy Health endeavours to promote and celebrate Indigenous Australia.
Mercy Health Foundation Ball – Save the date
Join us for a night of entertainment and fundraising to celebrate 100 years of Mercy healthcare and to help bring mothers and babies safely home. This is a once-in-a-century event, so don your feather boas and tassels or your pinstripes and plaid and let us take you back to the Art Deco era. Why not…
Harmony Week
Mercy Health held events at Werribee Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital for Women, Support Services Richmond and Support Services Hughesdale where we enjoyed the company of colleagues and delightful treats provided by African catering company, The Sorghum Sisters. At Werribee Mercy Hospital and Support Services Richmond we were privileged to hear from guest speaker Akuol Garang,…
International Women’s Day
The theme for 2020 is Each for Equal and focuses on the understanding that gender equality is essential for economies and communities to thrive. Gender equality benefits everyone. As part of our International Women’s Day celebrations we heard from some of Mercy Health’s empowering women including Werribee Mercy Hospital Interpreter Christina George, who spoke of…
Mercy Health Foundation Chairman’s Breakfast
Mercy Health Foundation hosted their first Chairman’s event for the year at the historic Hotel Windsor on 5 March. More than 80 guests attended the breakfast. Among them were donors, funders, sponsors, government officials and Mercy Health Executives and Foundation staff. The event — which was sponsored by one of the Foundation’s major partners Bank…
IBCLC Day celebration Twilight seminar
Then, now and tomorrow–celebrating 20 years of the Breastfeeding Support Service at Werribee Mercy Hospital. Join us as we take a look at the ‘then, now and tomorrow’ of breastmilk and breastfeeding practice in a special twilight seminar. Speakers include Katherine Hayward on the topic of biological nurturing and Nick Hartney on how to teach…
Family Mass 2019
Christmas is a celebration of peace, hope and joy, and one of the most important dates on the Christian calendar. This time of year is also a special opportunity for everyone, regardless of faith, culture or tradition, to come together with friends and family. During the Christmas period, Mercy Health held masses and reflections across…
Mercy Place Mount St Joseph opening and blessing ceremony
The home has four households, each of which feature 15–17 single ensuite bedrooms, a kitchen, living and dining area. There are also a number of communal spaces where residents can gather, including the light-filled Laurie’s Lounge – a space named after Laurie Hewson, who worked at the home for more than 30 years. There is…
Service Recognition Celebratory Dinner 2019
This special event was held at Melbourne’s iconic Myer Mural Hall, with full time and part time employees celebrating a decade milestone year of service travelling from around Australia to join us. Guests were entertained by the young talented APO Arts Academy in conjunction with Solution Entertainment as they presented “The World of Theatre”, a…
Mercy Place Parkville 10 year celebration
On Monday 28 October, Mercy Place Parkville residents, their families, staff and guests gathered together to celebrate Mercy Place Parkville’s 10-year anniversary.