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.
Mercy Place Parkville Open Day
Join us for our open day at Mercy Place Parkville.
Mercy Place Ballarat Open Day
Saturday 14 September, 11-2pm You are invited to the Mercy Place Ballarat Open Day to help celebrate our first birthday. Meet our friendly staff, experience the inviting community precinct and enjoy live music and free freshly made tea and barista coffee. Our lively community precinct includes a grocer, hair salon, café, pub, wellness centre and…
Compassion Revolution Conference 2019
“Compassion is not an emotion. Compassion is a state of mind that allows us to notice what is happening for people and step forward with genuine understanding so that we can all flourish”. The Compassion Revolution is a new kind of conference for people in health and care industries who are looking to implement positive…