Ensuring life stories are not forgotten: National Volunteer Week 2026
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…
From first breaths to homecomings: Amy Farrelly celebrates the heart of neonatal nursing
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…
Celebrating our nurses and midwives
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…
National Palliative Care Week 2026: Supporting people to live well through every stage of illness
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…
Midwives recognised on International Day of the Midwife
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…
New Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department enters final stage of delivery
Mercy Health recently welcomed the Minister for Health Infrastructure, Melissa Horne MP, and the Member for Werribee, John Lister MP, to tour the new Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department today and see first-hand the progress being made.. The new Emergency Department is being delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority and Mercy Health and has…
Kindness helps care happen – violence is never ok
Mercy Health has launched a new campaign aimed at addressing occupational violence and aggression, making it clear to residents, patients, visitors and staff that this behaviour is never acceptable in our sites and encouraging reporting of any incidents. Bold new posters will be displayed at Mercy Health hospitals, residential aged care homes and services, communicating these important messages and reminding everyone that aggression, abuse or violence will…
Remembering, together: Frank Waterton’s ANZAC Day
At Mercy Place Lynbrook, that remembrance is held in the story of Frank Waterton. Frank, now 99, enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force at just 17. He served as part of the ground crew during World War II, supporting missions by preparing aircraft and equipment, before continuing his service in Japan as part of…
“If I was 30 years younger, I’d be taking it on again tomorrow”: John Killick’s OAM ceremony
The private Order of Australia presentation was held at Mercy Care Centre in Young and attended by representatives from the Governor-General’s office. John spent decades working behind the scenes for the Galong community, volunteering across local organisations, supporting older residents, strengthening civic life and ensuring traditions like ANZAC Day services and Clean Up Australia Day continued year after year. He has held leadership roles with the Galong…
Funding boost to support opening of Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department
The Premier of Victoria has confirmed that $95 million will be allocated in the 2026–27 Victorian Budget (see media release here). This commitment represents a major milestone as preparations continue for the new emergency department to open its doors. Teams across Werribee Mercy Hospital, particularly those working in emergency care and project delivery, have been…