“Our staff have really stepped up as living with COVID becomes our reality in Western Australia... These payments are a financial thank you for the important work they do in our community"
Aged Care
How Short Term Restorative Care transformed Robert’s life for the better
“I’m over the moon with the difference that MercyCare’s Short Term Restorative Care program has made to our lives,” said Robert McGladdery, who has regained some of his independence at home and ...
Beloved portrait reveals family’s special connection to MercyCare
A Western Australian family have revealed their close family ties to MercyCare’s rich history after they were reunited with a painted portrait of their late loved one close to three decades after ...
Thank you to all our nurses on International Nurses Day
Nurses are incredible people - not only do they provide care for the sick and vulnerable members of our community, but the compassion they show for helping others is a special quality that has a ...
How our Community and Home Support nurses are making a difference
Did you know that MercyCare has six dedicated clinical nurses who deliver high-quality clinical care to seniors living in our community?
Colette finds fulfilment in nursing role
As a young girl, MercyCare Clinical Nurse Colette Smith had dreamed of becoming a nurse, having harboured a natural desire to help and care for others.
Being a nurse a ‘challenging but rewarding’ role for MercyCare nurse Sulakshana
“I think there are various attributes that make a good nurse, like empathy, patience, compassion, perseverance but having a caring nature is the most important,” says MercyCare Registered Nurse ...
Harman Park seniors reunite to share the gift of giving
Compassion and kindness have once again shone through from a group of thoughtful seniors at MercyCare’s Harman Park Community Centre, who came together to create care packages for children and ...
Susan Ogg: I’m more than just a cleaner
I felt compelled to write this as I am so passionate about the role I play as a domestic worker in aged care. My role at MercyCare Kelmscott Residential Aged Care Home is Domestic Supervisor, and ...
Construction officially underway at MercyCare’s new Maddington Residential Aged Care home
MercyCare Chief Executive Officer Anthony Smith joined EMCO Building CEO Ron Keogh at the Maddington site of MercyCare’s new state-of-the-art Residential Aged Care Home on Monday to turn the ...
Home Care’s Debra Crocker on what brought her back
Community and Home Support Services Lead Debra Crocker spent 13 years with MercyCare, departed for nine, but was drawn back by the lure of working with for an organisation driven by its values.
Home-grown salad for lunch: How Short Term Restorative Care changed Doug’s life
“At 95 years of age I had lost all my confidence and was seriously considering moving to a nursing home. Then MercyCare came to my rescue! An amazing team assessed my requirements and ...
