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 values
Our values of compassion, hospitality, respect, innovation, stewardship and teamwork guide us in all that we do.
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.
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.
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.
Latest news
Anne Farla celebrates 100 years
There was plenty to celebrate at Mercy Health Harris Park recently, as much-loved resident Anne Farla marked her 100th birthday surrounded by family, fellow residents and staff.
Putting the person at the centre of dementia care
Dementia is often associated with memory loss, but its effects can extend to a person’s thinking, emotions, behaviour, personality and physical abilities. While every person experiences dementia differently, Mercy Health Dementia Clinical Nurse Consultant Ben Gatehouse says one principle should remain constant: see the person, not only the condition. Ben shared this message during Dementia…
Mercy Health expertise helping shape ethical AI governance across Australia
Dr Paul Jurman has been appointed as an External AI Expert on the Australian Catholic University AI Council, an Adjunct Professor of Practice at ACU, and the inaugural Chair of Catholic Health Australia’s AI Community of Practice. The appointments reflect growing interest in practical approaches to ethical AI governance and responsible adoption across Australian organisations….
Donate to the Mercy Health Foundation
You can help support Mercy Health initiatives such as the Mercy Health Breastmilk Bank, our Urgent Need Appeal, and research that improves health outcomes for people in need.
Providing feedback
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.
Latest 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.