We care for people at every stage of life

Our mission

Our mission - together we witness God’s mercy and strive for justice in the delivery of compassionate care to our communities - is at the heart of all that we do. It is supported by our values, the behaviours we aspire to demonstrate every day in our quest to care for those in need.

Our mission
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Our values

Our values of compassion, hospitality, respect, innovation, stewardship and teamwork guide us in all that we do.

Our values
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Our history

Learn about the founding of the Sisters of Mercy, the emergence of the Order in Australia and the evolution of Mercy Health as the modern face of the Mercy ministry in health, aged care and community services.

Our history
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Research

Supported by Mercy Health's rich culture of innovation, our research communities are gaining worldwide recognition for their life-changing discoveries and promising research programs.

Research

Careers

Midwife and nurse roles are available. Apply today!

Careers

Our values in action

Zane describes ‘Care First’

Zane McKenzie gives his perspective on our services and what the Mercy Health model of care means for him.

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Latest news

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Can big data and Artificial Intelligence help prevent fetal asphyxia?

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Despite decades of advances in obstetric care, current monitoring methods remain limited, relying on cardiotocography (CTG) and heuristic rules (simple decision-making strategies or ‘rules of thumb’) that are only about 50% accurate. Mercy Health Obstetrician Gynaecologist Dr Deb Karmakar is determined to change that.  Through his work with the Obstetric Diagnostics and Therapeutics Group at the University of Melbourne, Deb and the research team have developed an artificial intelligence (AI)…

Can big data and Artificial Intelligence help prevent fetal asphyxia?
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Mercy Health paediatricians nationally recognised for pioneering school-based community clinics improving health outcomes for Wyndham children

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Mercy Health paediatricians nationally recognised for pioneering school-based community clinics, improving health outcomes for Wyndham children.

Mercy Health paediatricians nationally recognised for pioneering school-based community clinics improving health outcomes for Wyndham children
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Listening to babies: Dr Natalie Duffy’s passion for putting infants first

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Nat’s research asks a simple but powerful question: What is life like for a baby in the NICU? To answer it, she’s spent more than 150 hours observing infants and gathering insights from parents and staff as part of her PhD at the University of Melbourne. What she’s discovered is inspiring: even in the most…

Listening to babies: Dr Natalie Duffy’s passion for putting infants first

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We value feedback from the people we care for, including from your families, friends, carers, and the broader community. Find out how to register a concern, complaint or compliment, or make a suggestion for improvement at Mercy Health.

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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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