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
A lasting legacy: honouring two Mercy Health midwives
Their decades of service have left a lasting impression on the women and families we care for, as well as the many colleagues they have supported and inspired. At Mercy Health, our commitment to safe, connected, effective and personal care is made real through our people. Monica and Giselda have brought these values to life…
Mercy Health is proud to launch the Caring for People and Planet Strategy: Our Path Forward 2026-2028
This publication builds on the foundations outlined in our first-ever sustainability strategy, Caring for People and Planet: Mercy Health’s Strategic Response to Laudato Si’ 2020-2025, and reaffirms a focus on environmental sustainability, social justice and ecological stewardship. Healthcare is a significant contributor to climate change, accounting for 4-5 per cent of global emissions and 5.4 per cent of Australia’s…
From first breaths to homecomings: Amy Farrelly celebrates the heart of neonatal nursing
For International Nurses Day 2026, Mercy Hospital for Women’s Acting Divisional Director for Nursing reflects on the career, community, and compassion that have shaped her journey since joining Mercy Health in 2007. From a baby’s first breath to the emotional milestone of finally going home, Amy has spent her career supporting families through some of…
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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.