MercyCare has found by incorporating new Australians into our workforce, our organisation benefits in a number of ways.
News & Stories
Ballajura kindy kids ready for ‘big school’
Preparing children for the next step in their learning journey.
Diversity and Inclusion series: Luca’s story
For three-year-old Luca, having two Mums is normal. It doesn’t worry her that the child who sits next to her at early learning eats only halal, or that her friend gets picked up by her grandparent.
Diversity and Inclusion series: Pat’s story
Every Wednesday for two years, eighty-five-year-old Pat Jordan has caught the bus to volunteer at MercyCare Residential Aged Care Joondalup.
New report gives young people a voice in addressing WA’s youth suicide rate
A major new report aimed at addressing the appalling 20-year high youth suicide rate in Western Australia has been released by MercyCare and its report partners.
Diversity and Inclusion series: Cody’s story
"For other young people that are homeless or (gender) transitioning, I want to say, don’t lose hope. And don’t give up," Cody said
REPORT: Informing Youth Suicide Prevention for Western Australia
Informing Youth Suicide Prevention for Western Australia report puts young people’s lived experiences at the centre.
Bedford ELC program provides stepping stone into school
To ease the transition for young children into kindergarten MercyCare Bedford Early Learning Centre has introduced a new School Readiness program.
Diversity and Inclusion series: Hadeel’s story
"It doesn’t matter what clothes I am wearing, what make up I put on, if I am wearing a scarf – it doesn’t matter because I am still human. As I respect you, you should respect me," said Hadeel.
Business News feature: Leveraging business diversity
Diverse services in a business can cause complexity, but they also offer opportunity. MercyCare has capitalised on its seemingly disparate aged care and early learning services to bring them ...
Kezang’s journey to be part of the Australian workforce
Research shows despite many migrants having professional qualifications, a large proportion were unable to utilise their skills and abilities.
Connecting through craft
Every Thursday 45 women gather to knit, crochet and bead jewellery just like they used to in Afghanistan.
