Fr Chris on his daily walk around the St Columbans Mission Society grounds in Essendon

Our Voice Autumn 2023

Just keep swimming

Nonagenarian and Mercy Health Home Care client Father Chris Baker makes every lap count.

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Forging her own path

Mercy Health Home Care client Florence Gibbs has led an extraordinary life.

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A lasting legacy

Werribee Mercy Hospital farewells midwife Louise Thompson after almost three decades of service.

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Two people wearing high vis jackets and hardhats over business wear

Another helping hand for families in need

Families in Melbourne’s north are one step closer to being able to access culturally safe parenting support, with construction now underway at Mercy Health’s new Early Parenting Centre (EPC) in the City of Whittlesea.

Another helping hand for families in need
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews meets Werribee Mercy Hospital (WMH) Rapid Access Hub (RAH) staff

Our Rapid Access Hub is backed by the Premier

In an effort to reduce elective surgery waiting lists, Werribee Mercy Hospital is now in the early stages of performing up to 800 endoscopy procedures, as part of the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 catch-up plan.

Our Rapid Access Hub is backed by the Premier
Mercy Place Northcliffe resident Joan Bowden enjoying her daily stroll by the sea

There is something in the water

Mercy Place Northcliffe resident Joan Bowden has lived in the City of Kingston for over 20 years, and says there is something unique about living bayside.

There is something in the water
Mercy Palliative Care volunteer Brian Young (right) with patient Allan Howlett (left) at Allan’s home in Werribee.

In good company

The Mercy Palliative Care volunteer program is bringing a listening ear and practical support to patients and families at a vulnerable time in their lives.

In good company
Postnatal Engagement Officer Gypsy Lee Murray-Yunupingu at Mercy Hospital for Women.

A point of call for Aboriginal health

Yolngu woman Gypsy Lee Murray-Yunupingu reflects on her first two months as the Aboriginal Postnatal Engagement Officer at Mercy Hospital for Women (MHW).

A point of call for Aboriginal health