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.

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A new chapter for Clarke Street: Mercy Health’s vision for retirement living in Abbotsford

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Mercy Health has unveiled plans for a contemporary retirement living community in Abbotsford that honours the site’s unique history while addressing a growing need for senior housing in inner Melbourne.

A new chapter for Clarke Street: Mercy Health’s vision for retirement living in Abbotsford
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Important Update: Construction in the onsite car park

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Construction is currently taking place in the hospital car park.

Important Update: Construction in the onsite car park
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Closing the Gap: Ifzah’s role in supporting Aboriginal health at Werribee Mercy Hospital

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At Werribee Mercy Hospital, our Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers (AHLOs) play a crucial role in providing culturally safe and patient-centred care.

Closing the Gap: Ifzah’s role in supporting Aboriginal health at Werribee Mercy Hospital
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24 hours on a treadmill raises thousands for Mercy Perinatal

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The fundraising event, held on June 20 and 21, was hosted in partnership with the Mercy Health Foundation and Banyule City Council. It offered community members the opportunity to run, jog or walk alongside Diana, showing their support for a service that touches countless families across Victoria. As part of Mercy Hospital for Women (MHW),…

24 hours on a treadmill raises thousands for Mercy Perinatal
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From the classroom to clinical excellence at Mercy Place Mandurah

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Mercy Place Mandurah is celebrating the contribution of Clinical Care Coordinator Yong Jung, whose leadership has helped drive improvements in care outcomes and quality across the home.

From the classroom to clinical excellence at Mercy Place Mandurah
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Samantha’s journey: Supporting Aboriginal health at Werribee Mercy Hospital

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Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer Samantha is helping to close the health gap at Werribee Mercy Hospital by advocating for culturally safe, patient-centred care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

Samantha’s journey: Supporting Aboriginal health at Werribee Mercy Hospital
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Mercy Place Mentone offers a new standard in residential aged care

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Mercy Health has officially opened the doors of Mercy Place Mentone, a modern residential aged care home in Melbourne, designed to support dignity, connection and individual choice.

Mercy Place Mentone offers a new standard in residential aged care
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Mercy Health aged care residents go track-side in pioneering intergenerational program

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Residents at Mercy Health’s Bethlehem Home for the Aged and Golden Rise Bendigo celebrated Global Intergenerational Week alongside students from Catherine McAuley College with a day out at the Bendigo Races.

Mercy Health aged care residents go track-side in pioneering intergenerational program
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Mercy Health Albury leads event for regional health professionals

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Mercy Health in Albury has hosted its annual Palliative Care Masterclass, where local health professionals were presented with the essential skills to address the region’s growing demand for palliative care services.

Mercy Health Albury leads event for regional health professionals
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Celebrating patient-centred care: The significance of the smoking ceremony at Gabrielle Jennings Centre

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Earlier this month, our team at Gabrielle Jennings Centre demonstrated exceptional patient-centred care by organising a smoking ceremony for a patient with only two hours' notice.

Celebrating patient-centred care: The significance of the smoking ceremony at Gabrielle Jennings Centre