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Ways of Partnering

There are so many different ways to make a tangible difference to individual lives and community issues by partnering with MercyCare. Exactly what that looks like will depend on your resources, priorities and time. See some suggested methods below, and talk to us about what is top of your agenda and what is possible.

Supporting Service Innovation

Innovation is vital to keeping MercyCare’s 40 different services relevant to those who use them. Your support means introducing the innovation sooner and making a bigger difference to those with urgent needs. See what others are supporting:

Aspire and Duke of Edinburgh Scholarships

Aspire Performance Training,also a MercyCare Oration sponsor, were interested in supporting young people and were linked with Carlow House which provides 24 hour supported long term accommodation for 16 – 18 year old either homeless or at risk. More than just housing, Carlow House prepares them to live independently by working on their challenges in a safe, supportive environment. Keen to assist in nurturing potential, Aspire sponsored two residents to undertake the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the world’s leading achievement award for young people. In August 2016 an Aspire staff member accompanied these residents and others on a camping trip to the Gascoyne as part of the adventure component of their award.

Perrott Painting and Alternatives to Suicide Training 

On average, 8 Australians will die from suicide today and every day in 2018.Perrott Painting has a long track record of supporting suicide prevention in WA and were interested to hear about MercyCare’s lead role in a coalition of WA policy makers, organisations and individuals with lived experience who are bringing the innovative Alternative to Suicides approach from America. The sponsorship provided by Perrott painting is co-funding a Youth forum, enabling 12 young West Australians to undertake training as peer facilitators.

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Aspire and Welcome and Exit Packs

Many of the young residents of Carlow House arrive with almost no personal belongings. Now, thanks to Aspire Performance Training, they receive an all-purpose bag/ welcome pack containing items of their own including a towel and bath set, toiletries, journal and food voucher. Before they leave they also receive an Exit pack with items to assist in their new accommodation. This small gesture has been profoundly welcomed by residents.

Catholic Super and Living Our Values Awards

Catholic Super is the sole sponsor of MercyCare’s annual Living Our Values Awards. The 6 awards are peer judged and recognise individuals and teams within MercyCare who go above and beyond in their work by demonstrating the values that guide the organisation: Respect; Justice; Compassion; Integrity; Excellence and Courage. The awards are presented by Catholic Super at a celebration where winners receive a cash prize for professional development.

Event Sponsorship

 

 

MercyCare Oration

MercyCare’s signature event is its annual Oration, held in late September. The event takes place in front of an audience of 600 at the Hyatt Regency Perth and showcases a world class speaker whose personal story inspires, enlightens and profoundly affects those who attend. Orators are chosen for the way in which their story reflects the values that MercyCare strives to put in practice, and particular aspects of our work.  Past speakers have included: Saroo Brierley (author and subject of the Hollywood film Lion); Munjed Al Muderis (Pioneering surgeon, former refugee and Red Cross ambassador); Li Cunxin (ballet dancer and author of Mao’s Last Dancer); Gill Hicks (survivor of the 2005 London bombings and peace activist) and Jang Chung (author of Wild Swans).

The Oration is generously supported by a select number of corporate partners who recognise MercyCare’s important work and the need to raise awareness. All of them are long term sponsors who regard the night as a highlight of their year to which they bring their valued clients.  

Premier Oration Partners: Catholic Super; Datacom; HWL Ebsworth Lawyers and Maxxia

Corporate Partners: Aspire Performance Training; CBA; Seniors Own Real Estate

Venue Partner: Perth Hyatt Regency

Print Partner: Worldwide Printing  

Find out about premium sponsorship opportunities including MercyCare’s signature Oration – an annual event featuring a world class speaker and an audience of 600. We are currently seeking one more Premier and one Corporate partner to join our select group.

Illuminations Concert                                              

The Illuminations Concert was a one off event to celebrate the 2016 Catholic Jubilee Year of Mercy and inspire attendees about mercy in action, with particular emphasis on working with people seeking asylum. Held in St Mary’s cathedral the classical concert also featured presentations and photo displays from members of our schools program. Partners who made the event possible included: Notre Dame University, St John of God HealthCare,  Catholic Education and Bowra & O’Dea. Partner schools were: Aranmore Catholic College, Mercedes College, St. Brigid’s College and Santa Maria College.

Donation

Let us match you with a MercyCare service or fund that fits with your organisation’s interest and capacity, guarantees regular reports on what your contributions are achieving, as well as offering tax deductibility because of our DGR status.

our funds for Children  Youth at Risk  Refugees and New Migrants

Or choose from one of 40 service areas in Family and Community Services, Aged Care or Early Learning.

Or support events with donations in kind, like these sponsors of our live and silent auctions at the Hyatt Regency Melbourne Cup lunch: HMAS Stirling; Kailis Australian Pearls; Emporio Armani; Chandon; Peter Rowsthorn; Joanne Duffy; WACA; Hyatt Regency Sydney; Hyatt Melbourne; Roxanne & Ian Bowman – Villa Batu; Perth Arena;west Australian Opera; West Coast Eagles; Vasse Felix; Goodlife Cottesloe; By Word Of Mouth Catering; Bread In Common; Bali Beautique Spa; Elba Cottesloe; Anna Gare; Strange Company.

Fundraising Events

Join in with existing fundraising events like Run for a Reason or City to Surf and dedicate the funds raised to a particular MercyCare service.

OR customise a popular event like the Melbourne Cup

OR design your own –see what others have done:

Datacom Charity Golf Day

In committing to support MercyCare’s First Time Ever Fund for children in Out of Home Care, Datacom decided to merge business with pleasure in organising an annual charity golf day. Held at the newly refurbished Wembley Golf Course, players engaged in fierce but fun competition with the trophy going to OnCall DBA. Event sponsors included HPE Aruba, Cisco, Procura, Schneider Electric, Riteq, Telstraand Forest Grove. The event concluded with dinner, and comedy with award winning comedian and actor Peter Rowsthorn, plus hearing from a young woman who told her story of having been a foster child who found a loving family through MercyCare’s foster.

Hyatt Regency Melbourne Cup Lunch

The race that stops the nation had a whole new meaning for MercyCare in 2017 when the Hyatt Regency Perth invited us to be the chosen charity for their annual and much loved Melbourne Cup lunch. In front of the 300 strong crowd MercyCare talked about the critical work we do with young people facing homelessness, poverty and disconnection, showed a video of a former resident of Carlow House and launched our new Youth fund designed to bolster this work. Proceeds from the live auction, silent auction, raffle and part of the sweepstakes launched the fund. Join us for the 2018 lunch this November.

Workplace Giving

There are many vehicles for staff to get involved in workplace giving from their salary, and for companies to match donations. MercyCare‘s funds are registered on the Good2Give website with the Charities Aid Foundation, for companies which use this service. Alternatively, we can investigate which option works best for you.

Chosen Charity

Choose MercyCare as your designated charity for staff fundraising activity throughout a calendar year – whether it’s Great Office Bake Offs; Spare Change Buckets; Dress Down Days ; Jailbreaks ; Swear Jars; Entertainment Books or any other great ideas. Talk to us for extra inspiration.

Boardroom Networking Events

Hold a boardroom lunch/breakfast or sundowner with an impactful presentation from MercyCare and introduce us to your staff and valued networks where we can talk about how to get involved.

Work Experience

Boost all important job prospects by providing work experience for people who use our services and are looking to employment as the next step towards independence. We have career advisors who have a register of people's range of skills, experience and positions sought.

Volunteering

Promote MercyCare as an option for individual staff volunteering or talk to us about corporate volunteering when you become a MercyCare partner.

Volunteering

As proud supporters of the First Time Ever fund, Datacom have volunteered for the last 3 years at one of the most fun events on the MercyCare calendar – the annual Christmas party for children in Out of Home Care – where they have been in charge of barbecues and waterfights, and may have a bit too much fun! Here’s what they say about the day:

“We love volunteering at the Christmas party because you get to see the joy on the kids’ faces and on the families who are able to sit back and relax in a casual and fun setting. It’s why we’ll be back for many more years to come”.

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Phone:+61 8 9442 3444
Email:corporate@mercycare.com.au
Address:38 Ord Street
West Perth WA 6005
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