About MercyCARE
MercyCare is a body of the Catholic Archdiocese of Perth. We were formed in 1999 from services that had been operated by the Sisters of Mercy in Perth. This history and experience influenced the formation of our Vision, Mission and Values statement. The staff and Board of MercyCare participated in a process which reflected on our role in society and the core of what we are about. This statement is what we aspire to be and live towards every day.
To gain a greater understanding of the MercyCare mission and philosophy you may want to download the MercyCare Mission Booklet (PDF - 960 KB)
MercyCare Vision
Our vision is for a world where God’s abundant love and mercy is celebrated by all and where every person has access to justice, equity and opportunities for wellbeing.
We realise this vision by working together in the spirit of the Gospels and with the ideals of Catherine McAuley. We cherish our vision as an inspiration for our decision making and as a motivation for our service.
MercyCare Mission
Our mission is to bring compassion to life.
We align ourselves with the life-giving mission of Christ through practical acts of mercy and by responding energetically to the changing needs of people in our community. Through quality, caring services and through advocacy, we work for justice and we support people to enrich their lives. Our core commitment is to those who are vulnerable and distressed in times of disadvantage.
MercyCare Values
We hold the values of respect, justice, compassion, integrity and excellence to be central to our culture and to the achievement of our vision and mission.
We demonstrate these values in our creative responsiveness to social need: our persistence in the face of challenge: our commitment to human dignity and our hospitality to all.
Appreciating our diversity, we work together to create a climate of trust and collegiality so that in our relationships with each other and with those we serve, we honour each person’s gifts and work.