A family shares their story on fostering a seven-year-old boy through MercyCare.
Fostering
MercyCare recognised for advancing cultural diversity
MercyCare was recently named a recipient of the highly regarded Community Organisation Award at the Western Australian Multicultural Awards.
No interest loans, a helping hand for many
Do you know someone who needs some financial assistance? Mercy Lending Services can provide support.
Meet Gemma: Foster Carer Support Officer
“The common driver with our Foster Carers is they want to support a child who hasn’t had the easiest start in life. Everyone has the heart to give a child in need the opportunities in life they ...
Celebrating 175 years
On 9 January 1846, seven young women left their home in Dublin, Ireland and travelled across the world to Perth, Australia.
Santa’s workshop brimming thanks to MercyCare community’s big heart
The enormous generosity of the MercyCare community has resulted in a Santa’s Workshop overflowing with Christmas goodies for our Community, Family and Children Services clients.
MercyCare wins WA Mental Health Award for innovation
MercyCare received honours at last night’s WA Mental Health Awards, following the launch of the Amber Youth Wellness program earlier this year.
Supporting carers in our community
MercyCare partnered with Carers WA this month in a series of events to chat about the supports available to carers and celebrate the contribution they make in our community.
MercyCare backs loans pilot for domestic violence survivors
Women escaping family violence will have access to life saving no interest loans to support them to move forward with their lives thanks to a ground-breaking pilot.
National Child Protection Week 2020
Putting children first: our commitment to safeguarding children.
Shining a light on Fostering
“Each child has their own special light. You can help it shine” is the message of MercyCare’s newest campaign that shines a light on the need for foster carers across Perth.
Community spirit strong during COVID
While the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time, at MercyCare we have been heartened by the positive community spirit that has still managed to shine through.