Nurses from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds will be given the opportunity to gain qualifications to work in Australian healthcare settings thanks to a new pilot program delivered in ...
Multicultural
The search for safety and stories of healing
“I am Moussa. I am stateless.” So begins Moussa’s story. Moussa came to Perth seeking asylum, a safe place where he could call home, to finally belong. He was one of six Western Australians who ...
MercyCare’s New Norcia partnership brings community and refugees together
A partnership between MercyCare and the New Norcia Benedictine Community has provided promising employment opportunities to help build skills, confidence and career prospects for seven people ...
Migrant and Refugee students share their ‘healing’ journey to Australia
Students from Aranmore Catholic College found a special way to capture their journey to Australia as refugees and migrants by crafting these incredible boats out of paper, which symbolises their ...
Refugees make their mark at Mirrabooka Community Markets
Those who have frequented the Mirrabooka Community Markets have likely come across Iraqi refugee Tahani’s renowned food stall, so much so that word has spread among locals that her falafel recipe ...
Refugee women build special connections at MercyCare Early Learning Centres
Working in childcare has its rewards, and for Thuan and Paw, volunteering their time at MercyCare Landsdale Early Learning Centre has cemented their love of working with children.
Collaborating for the good of others
MercyCare Manager of Multicultural Services Samira Husic couldn’t be prouder of her team when they received the Achieving Together Excellence Award at MercyCare’s 2021 Staff Excellence Awards.
My story: Suzan Armanious
When Suzan Armanious moved to Australia from Egypt more than two decades ago, little did she know joining a local playgroup run by MercyCare would be a turning point in her life, supporting her ...
Behind the scenes: Heart is MercyCare
During September we released our Heart is MercyCare video, but it couldn't have happened without the amazing talent and time of our staff, volunteers and clients. Here's a behind the scenes sneak ...
MercyCare 2021 Annual Report out now
We're excited to share our 2021 Annual Report!
Portraits of Hope Artworks
During June, MercyCare Case Worker Jawid Musawer held an art exhibition to mark Refugee Week titled Portraits of Hope. The exhibit showcased 10 incredible portraits of refugees and asylum ...
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 ...
