“The common driver with our Foster Carers is they want to support a child who hasn’t had the easiest start in life. Everyone has the heart to give a child in need the opportunities in life they ...
Community
Celebrating 175 years
On 9 January 1846, seven young women left their home in Dublin, Ireland and travelled across the world to Perth, Australia.
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.
New one-stop hub offers family violence support for Mirrabooka community
A new one-stop service hub in Mirrabooka is set to make support seeking easier for people experiencing family and domestic violence.
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.
Mirrabooka Community Markets return
The Mirrabooka Community markets will make a triumphant return this December on the back of a successful trio of markets last summer.
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 ...
Personal experience drives Amy’s passion for playgroup
Volunteer opportunities available with Warriapendi Child and Parent Centre
New manager brings two decades of experience and a lot of passion
Samira Husic joins MercyCare’s Multicultural Services team