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From the day the aged care community opened its doors, Helen has volunteered her time helping build the warm and connected environment residents still experience today. Now aged 80 and living in an independent living unit at Rice Village herself, Helen still volunteers every Thursday, leading a choir for residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s…

Following months of being at his side at Mercy Place Lynbrook, Bev promised him she would return to volunteer alongside the staff and resident, who became like family. This National Volunteer Week, Mercy Health is celebrating volunteers like Bev, whose compassion and connection help brighten the lives of residents across its services. “You never really…

With nominees drawn from across Victoria, this prestigious annual award highlights those who go above and beyond to make a meaningful difference for patients and families. Kirsten is the first staff member from Mercy Palliative Care to receive this honour since the award’s inception, marking a significant achievement for both Kirsten and the service. Kirsten…

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…

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…

Diane volunteers with Mercy Palliative Care in Sunshine, where she works closely with patients to create written biographies for their families to treasure. Since joining the program in 2024, she has completed several biographies, combining interviews, personal stories and photographs into keepsakes that celebrate each person’s life. “I find it rewarding to produce a beautifully…

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…

From our hospitals to our aged care homes, nurses and midwives are at the centre of care delivery at Mercy Health. Thank you to all our incredible nursing and midwifery staff, and congratulations to all award recipients!  Nine Healthy Ageing nurses and 14 nurses and midwives from across Health Services were nominated for and received…

The experience shaped Ruben’s career and her belief that palliative care is about helping people live well, not simply preparing for death. Now Community Nursing Palliative Care Nurse Unit Manager at Mercy Care Centre Young, Ruben has spent more than 13 years supporting patients and families across the Hilltops region. “The biggest misconception is that…

To mark International Day of the Midwife, ABC Radio Melbourne spoke with Mercy Health midwife Jackie Sacco, Acting Divisional Director of Maternity, Women’s and Children’s Services at Mercy Hospital for Women.  Speaking on air, Jackie reflected on her 28 years in midwifery and the enduring impact of the profession.  “Each birth is such a special and important time for…