“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…
Music making a difference for our tiniest patients
We’re excited to be trialling a new music therapy program in the neonatal unit at Mercy Hospital for Women, led by neonatologist and researcher Dr Natalie Duffy alongside registered music therapist Lauren Salib. Launched as a research pilot, the program explores how music therapy can support babies and families in the NICU and Special Care…
Mental health services for Maribyrnong transition from Mercy Health to Western Health
The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System has changed how mental health care is delivered. This includes providing services which better align to Local Government Areas (LGAs), helping people get the care they need closer to home. Therefore, from 1 April, Western Health will become the new Area Mental Health and Wellbeing services provider…
New Emergency Department at Werribee Mercy Hospital reaches key construction milestone
The visit was a great opportunity to see firsthand the strong progress being made on this important project. A significant milestone has now been reached, with construction complete on the front and rear canopies. These canopies will provide sheltered, all‑weather access for patients, visitors and staff, while also supporting the safe and efficient movement of…
Mercy Place Dandenong marks Harmony Day with community celebration
Dressed in traditional cultural attire, participants paraded through the aged care home, breaking into songs and dances that reflected communities from around the world. Festooned with bright orange balloons, the celebration created a vibrant atmosphere that truly engaged all the senses. In a packed four‑hour program, residents and students from St Mary’s Primary School shared…
Lynda’s story: Finding stability through retirement living
A mother of four, Lynda was working full‑time in disability services and receiving the disability support pension due to lifelong cerebral palsy. For a time, she could manage independently. “I could work, disability was paying good money, so I could support myself,” she said. As pain from cerebral palsy increased, Lynda was forced to stop…
Mercy Health Employer Statement for WGEA Gender Pay Gap Report
Built on a tradition of serving those in need, today Mercy Health employs more than 10,000 staff and delivers a wide range of services, including acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and women’s health services, early parenting support, palliative care, home care and health worker education. Operating across Victoria, southern…
Milestone birthdays at Mercy Health
Mercy Health has been busy celebrating, with residents at Mercy Place Shepparton, Mercy Place Bethlehem and Mercy Place Ballarat all featured in local media after turning 100 in February. The new centenarians marked the special occasions with family, friends – and the occasional sparkly tiara. Read more about Dorothy Blackmore in the Riverine Herald, Joyce…
Nurturing Creativity and Connection in Later Life
Leonie uses a motorised wheelchair, and music has become an important way for her to stay active, social and connected to her community. For the past six years, she has been a proud member of the Find Your Voice Warrnambool choir, part of the broader Find Your Voice (FYV) Collective — an inclusive creative movement…