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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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Sharing innovation and compassion at the 2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference

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The biennial conference, hosted by Palliative Care Australia, brings together leaders in palliative and end-of-life care to share research, innovations and lived experiences that improve the quality of life for patients, families and communities. This year’s theme, “Meeting Challenges, Building Solutions”, highlighted how collaboration and creativity are shaping the future of palliative care across a…

Sharing innovation and compassion at the 2025 Oceanic Palliative Care Conference
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Footy captain finds purpose in home care

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Most 20-year-olds spend their weekends juggling study, work and sport — but for Geelong VFLW captain Mel Staunton, that balance also includes supporting older Australians to live independently at home.

Footy captain finds purpose in home care
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Mercy Health teams lead the charge in sustainable healthcare

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Mercy Health is taking bold steps to embed sustainability into the heart of healthcare delivery, empowering staff to lead initiatives that care for both people and the planet. 

Mercy Health teams lead the charge in sustainable healthcare
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Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month: Every woman deserves a chance to fight and to win

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Acknowledging Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month in September, we are sharing the story of Tracey Reardon.

Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month: Every woman deserves a chance to fight and to win
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Physiotherapy and recovery: Angela’s role in gynaecological cancer care

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As part of Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting not only the experiences of women living with cancer, but also the clinicians who support them.

Physiotherapy and recovery: Angela’s role in gynaecological cancer care
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Mercy Health Bethlehem celebrates 60 years of care

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Mercy Health Bethlehem Home for the Aged in Bendigo has marked a diamond milestone — 60 years of providing compassionate care to the community.

Mercy Health Bethlehem celebrates 60 years of care
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Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month: Know your body and trust your voice

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Acknowledging Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month in September, we are sharing the story of Jess Lomen, a mother of three beautiful girls.

Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month: Know your body and trust your voice
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Celebrating Women’s Health Week

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The power of connection at Mercy Hospital for Women

Celebrating Women’s Health Week
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Diane leads from the heart at Mercy Place Yarrawonga Woods Point

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Mercy Place Yarrawonga Woods Point clinical care manager Diane Adduru has gone from new nurse to trusted leader, building a career – and community – grounded in compassion and connection.

Diane leads from the heart at Mercy Place Yarrawonga Woods Point
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Lifelong friendship rekindled at Mercy Place Fernhill

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Two of our residents at Mercy Place Fernhill, Iris Palmington and Moira Scully, have been featured in the Good Weekend’s cherished “Two of Us” column this week.

Lifelong friendship rekindled at Mercy Place Fernhill