On 9 January 1846, seven young women left their home in Dublin, Ireland and travelled across the world to Perth, Australia.
Youth
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.
Playing ball
Joining a community sport, belonging to a team, simply picking up a bat and ball can stop young people looking to alcohol and other drugs. This forms the basis for a new Youth Sport Activity ...
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.
Opportunity to connect
Being able to connect with friends and family by your mobile and having access to a laptop for school or university is something many of us take for granted. But not everyone has easy access to ...
National Child Protection Week 2020
Putting children first: our commitment to safeguarding children.
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.
Amber Youth Wellness launches
MercyCare’s new youth mental health outreach service - Amber Youth Wellness - is now up and running, providing free specialist mental health support to young people in Perth’s northern suburbs.
Reconciliation Week 2020: authenticity and symbolism the key ingredients at Mirrabooka lunch
MercyCare’s Mirrabooka teams have celebrated Reconciliation Week with authentic food, symbolic activities and indigenous music at a staff lunch event.
MercyCare and Yokai renew partnership
New MOU set to challenge and strengthen MercyCare’s commitment to reconciliation.
