News

Read the latest from Mercy Health, including what we’re doing in the community, information on general health developments, and other news from around our organisation.

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Mercy Hospital for Women launches publicly funded Homebirth Program

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Mercy Hospital for Women is proud to announce the successful launch of its publicly funded Homebirth model of care, an initiative made possible through the Department of Health.

Mercy Hospital for Women launches publicly funded Homebirth Program
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Welcome to Professor Brett Manley – Leader in Neonatal Medicine

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Professor Brett Manley Joins Mercy Health Neonatal Team

Welcome to Professor Brett Manley – Leader in Neonatal Medicine
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Prestigious Heart Foundation fellowship awarded to Mercy Perinatal researche

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Improving health outcomes for women and babies through collaborative research at Mercy Health and the University of Melbourne.

Prestigious Heart Foundation fellowship awarded to Mercy Perinatal researche
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Mercy Health O’Connell Family Centre celebrates 75 years of supporting parents

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To mark the milestone, staff and families gathered at the centre to celebrate and anniversary pins were presented to staff in recognition of their dedication, and contribution. Long-serving Family Care Sisters, Sister Jill and Sister Michelle, attended the event alongside Sister Margaret Ryan, a Sister of Mercy and the first Director of Mercy Hospice. Founded…

Mercy Health O’Connell Family Centre celebrates 75 years of supporting parents
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Mercy Health School Outreach Clinic recognised with Catholic Health Australia Award

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The work of Mercy Health is deeply rooted in the mission of its founder, Catherine McAuley, who dedicated her life to caring for poor women and children, by offering education, shelter, and healthcare.

Mercy Health School Outreach Clinic recognised with Catholic Health Australia Award
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Earth Day 24

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Today Mercy Health is excited to be joining forces with EarthDay.org this Earth Day 2024 – the theme for this year is to End Plastics! As an organisation we are reflecting on the ways we are currently reducing our reliance on single use plastic, or recycling it if reducing or refusing isn’t possible. Centralised Recycling…

Earth Day 24
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Mercy Health celebrates International Women’s Day 2024

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Mercy Health is excited to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024, and support this year’s global United Nations theme, Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. 

Mercy Health celebrates International Women’s Day 2024
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Mercy Health strengthens its quality improvement and clinical governance

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Mercy Health has a long and proud history of providing health and aged care services across Australia. For over 100 years we have worked at continuously improving and innovating the care we provide and this dedication to always strive for excellence in care for the people we serve, is the cornerstone of our longevity. In…

Mercy Health strengthens its quality improvement and clinical governance
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Mercy Health Employer Statement for WGEA Gender Pay Gap Report

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The WGEA Gender Pay Gap Report has been released. Read our statement about Mercy Health's gender pay gaps.

Mercy Health Employer Statement for WGEA Gender Pay Gap Report

Mercy Health goes green with new centralised recycling stations

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Werribee Mercy Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women have recently installed new recycling stations as part of a successful green initiative.

Mercy Health goes green with new centralised recycling stations