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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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Message on behalf of Archbishop Denis Hart

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Bishop Peter Comensoli, the Bishop of Broken Bay, has been appointed by Pope Francis to succeed Archbishop Denis Hart as Archbishop of Melbourne.

Message on behalf of Archbishop Denis Hart

More than 100 jobs available at Ballarat’s new aged care home

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Mercy Place Ballarat is seeking the right staff to fill more than 100 jobs ahead of its expected opening in September 2018.

More than 100 jobs available at Ballarat’s new aged care home

Professor Sue Walker AO recognised for her contribution to women’s health

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Professor Sue Walker AO has been recognised as an Officer of the Order of Australia in the Queen’s Birthday 2018 Honours list.

Professor Sue Walker AO recognised for her contribution to women’s health

Seniors get the download on tech savvy students

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Residents at Mercy Place Fernhill are learning about the latest tech gadgets with students from St Kevin's College.

Seniors get the download on tech savvy students

Migrant women aged care workers lead gender equality in the workplace

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Mercy Health is leading the sector in delivering workplace-based solutions to promote gender equality and prevent violence against women.

Migrant women aged care workers lead gender equality in the workplace

100 candles for Mercy Place Edgewater’s Bonnie Bartlett

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Mercy Place Edgewater resident Bonnie Bartlett will celebrate her 100th birthday on Tuesday 5 June surrounded by family and friends.

100 candles for Mercy Place Edgewater’s Bonnie Bartlett

Aged care residents encouraged to dream big

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A lap in a V8 race car, Andre Rieu concert tickets and a deep sea fishing trip are just some of the items waiting to be ticked off the bucket lists of Mercy Health aged care residents and home care clients.

Aged care residents encouraged to dream big

Mercy Health to launch carer support group during National Palliative Care Week

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Mercy Health will launch a support group for carers during National Palliative Care Week to allow people to connect and share their experiences.

Mercy Health to launch carer support group during National Palliative Care Week

Mercy Health wins Outstanding Spiritual Care Team

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The Mercy Health Aged & Community Care Pastoral Care Team has been recognised at the Spiritual Care Australia  ̶  Best of Care Awards 2018.

Mercy Health wins Outstanding Spiritual Care Team

International Nurses Day, a time to celebrate at Mercy Place Mandurah

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International Nurses Day is being hailed as a time to celebrate kindness and care at Mercy Place Mandurah.

International Nurses Day, a time to celebrate at Mercy Place Mandurah