Anne Shortt’s passion for cooking was born some 40 years ago when she began her cooking apprenticeship as a fresh-faced 16-year-old back in her homeland of Ireland.
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Early Learning team bring back knowledge from the Top End
Our fabulous Early Learning Services leadership team have brought back the latest research, best practice and innovation in childhood learning and development to our early learning centres after ...
MercyCare unveils first Social Mosaic Wall
In September, staff and volunteers from across MercyCare took part in our very first Social Mosaic Wall.
MercyCare commitment to safety
Being safe at work is vital. From competitions to a renewed statement of commitment to building a safe and healthy workplace, MercyCare has had a busy National Safe Work Month.
Heart is MercyCare
MercyCare has unveiled its Heart is MercyCare video created especially for its 2021 Staff and Volunteer Day. The video captures the essence of what we do here at MercyCare and the pure heart each ...
The power of storytelling: MercyCare Staff and Volunteer Day
The importance of storytelling took centre stage at MercyCare’s Staff and Volunteer Day at Optus Stadium last month, where 470 staff enjoyed a jam-packed agenda of moving stories, engaging ...
Celebrating 175 years artwork unveiled
To mark 175 years since the Sisters of Mercy’s arrival in Western Australia, MercyCare commissioned an artwork from local artist Vanessa Liebenberg and unveiled the stunning piece at its annual ...
How assistive technologies are keeping Western Australians living with dementia independent
From high tech smart home sensors to low tech solutions like organising and labelling outfits, MercyCare Allied Health’s teams use of Assistive Technology is helping older Western Australians ...
How our Dementia Champions are making a difference
‘A little support makes a big difference’ is the theme of this week’s Dementia Action Week, and for our MercyCare Dementia Champion and Support Advisor Jennifer Buchanan, this absolutely rings true.
MercyCare wins at Australasian Reporting Awards
MercyCare has taken out a much-coveted bronze award at the Australasian Reporting Awards for its 2020 Annual Report.
MercyCare’s Family Group Homes
“What do I love about the job? The kids. It’s a privilege to work with these kids because what they have been through and what they experience with us just makes us work harder for them to be ...
Volunteering a rewarding role for Jennifer
Retiring from paid work, 60-year-old Jennifer Forrest was looking for something more fulfilling to take up her time.