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Looking for a place to call home? 🏡 Mercy Conn Looking for a place to call home? 🏡

Mercy Connect currently has accommodation vacancies in Lavington, Thurgoona, Orange, and Cowra, offering comfortable, supported living environments where independence and connection thrive.

🌼 Find the right home for your needs - where support and community come together.

👉 Learn more or get in touch via our website. Link in bio.

#MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow
Happy Halloween from all of us at Mercy Connect! S Happy Halloween from all of us at Mercy Connect! Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy the spooky celebrations! 🍬🎃

#HappyHalloween #TogetherWeGrow #MercyConnect
🎓 Congratulations to Laura Hovar - 2025 Sr Scho 🎓 Congratulations to Laura Hovar - 2025 Sr Scholastica Scholarship Recipient! 🎉

Today, on what would have been Sister Scholastica’s 100th birthday, we are proud to announce Laura Hovar as this year’s scholarship winner. Laura embodies the spirit of service, compassion, and academic excellence that Sister Scholastica dedicated her life to nurturing. 

Sister Scholastica devoted an incredible 70 years of service, inspiring generations through her unwavering commitment to education and community. Her legacy lives on through this scholarship, supporting young leaders like Laura who are making a difference. Let us celebrate both a remarkable life and a bright future.

#SrScholasticaScholarship #LegacyOfService #Celebrating100Years #MercyConnect
Wrapping up Safety Month 🦺 Throughout October, Wrapping up Safety Month 🦺

Throughout October, Mercy Connect hosted a series of workshops, activities, and info sessions all focused on strengthening safety in every aspect of life and work: Physical, financial, mental, and cultural.

Some of the fun included:
💰 Learning about financials over a BBQ with Westpac 
🚒 Welcoming the RFS (and their firetruck!)
🛠️ Kicked off our new Toolbox Talks to boost workplace safety
🗒️ Enjoyed a workshop on Cultural Awareness with Aunty Ruth from Giilangyaldhaanygalang - Wiradjuri Story Tellers

Thank you to our guest speakers, collaborators and everyone who took part. 💙 

#TogetherWeGrow #TogetherWeGrowSafely #MercyConnect
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Community Fun Fair! It was wonderful to see so many smiles and laughs throughout the afternoon. 💙

We had some fantastic live music performed by the talented students from the @murrayconservatorium and @xavieralbury, definitely a highlight of the afternoon! The petting zoo and @facepaintingbychelsea_ was a hit! We couldn't get enough of the smoked meat loaded fries from @redheadandchef, and dessert from @monumental_icecream was amazing as always! 

Thank you all for your efforts in creating a fantastic afternoon for the community. We can't wait for next year! 🎉💙 

#MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow #ThisIsTheBorder
🌟 Children’s Week 2025. This year’s theme — “Everyone should know about Children’s Rights” — reminds us how important it is to celebrate and support the voices, talents, and rights of all children. 💙 

#ChildrensWeek2025 #MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow #CommunityInclusion #NDIS #DisabilitySupport
Our participants have been working hard in the kit Our participants have been working hard in the kitchen at the Bottlebrush Café, developing their hospitality skills while preparing delicious meals! On the menu this week was a fresh and tasty Thai Chicken Salad 🐓🌿 Keep it up team, we can’t wait to see what’s on the menu next! 💙

#MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow
Hungry? 🍔 Redhead and Chef are bringing the fla Hungry? 🍔 Redhead and Chef are bringing the flavour to our Community Fun Fair! Don’t miss out on their crowd-favourite eats! This Thursday from 4pm at 30 Bottlebrush St,  Thurgoona, NSW. 🎉 

#CommunityFunFair #MercyConnect #ThisIsTheBorder
Mercy Connect is driven by a simple purpose: to su Mercy Connect is driven by a simple purpose: to support people in need to live fulfilled lives. We’re proud to walk alongside participants, families, and our community every step of the way. 🌱 💙

#MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow
Nothing beats a day out with friends and a few gam Nothing beats a day out with friends and a few games of bowling 🎉
Our participants had an absolute ball at bowling this week! Lots of laughs, smiles, and maybe even a few strikes!

Want to get involved? Jump on our website to learn about our Day Program options! Link in bio 💙 

#MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow
Everyone deserves a place where they feel safe and Everyone deserves a place where they feel safe and supported 💙

Whether it’s for a short break, new experiences, or extra support, our STA homes are safe, fun, and tailored to individual needs. Check out our website to learn more about our STA options, including specialist Child Respite.

https://mercyconnect.org.au/services/short-term-accommodation/

#MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow
Mercy Connect’s first Community Fun Fair is righ Mercy Connect’s first Community Fun Fair is right around the corner! Bring your friends, family, and smiles for an afternoon filled with food, fun, music and connection!

Come along and enjoy live music from the talented young performers from the Murray Conservatorium and Xavier Catholic College! 🎶 There’ll even be food vans, ice cream, free face painting and a free petting zoo! 

Don’t miss out on a day of family fun and community spirit. See you there! 🙌

#MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow
💙 This National Carers Week, we say thank you. 💙 This National Carers Week, we say thank you. 💙

Carers play an extraordinary role in our community. Approximately 3 million Australians are providing care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, mental illness, alcohol or drug dependency, long term health conditions or frailty due to age.

At Mercy Connect, we celebrate and honour these incredible carers. Your compassion and commitment don’t go unnoticed. We appreciate you. 🙏

#NationalCarersWeek #ShowThemYouCare #MercyConnect
World Mental Health Day 2025 💚 At Mercy Connec World Mental Health Day 2025 💚

At Mercy Connect, we know that connection makes us stronger. Whether it’s sharing a laugh, lending a hand, or simply being present for each other. 

This year’s theme, Connect With Your Community, is a reminder of the power of support, inclusion, and belonging. Let’s keep the conversation going, check in on one another, and celebrate the importance of connection. 🌿

#WMHD2025 #ConnectWithYourCommunity
Last month, our participants and staff in Orange c Last month, our participants and staff in Orange came together to brighten up our Day Program with the beautiful colours of spring. Lots of decorations and talented creative touches helped transform the space for some fresh, spring energy 🌼✨
Looking for somewhere to call home? Check out our Looking for somewhere to call home? Check out our website to keep up to date with our current vacancies 🏠 Follow the link in our bio.
We’ve been busy behind the scenes with Whiskk an We’ve been busy behind the scenes with Whiskk and North South Media, capturing the stories and moments that bring Mercy Connect to life. 🌱
Big catch in the Central West! 🎣 Our participa Big catch in the Central West! 🎣

Our participant Joe had a great day out fishing recently! Reeling in an impressive 43cm carp! 👏 We love seeing our participants enjoying the outdoors and achieving their goals, keep it up, Joe! 💪

#MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow
🌱 Every seed of support helps us grow safe, wel 🌱 Every seed of support helps us grow safe, welcoming homes. Donate today and be part of the change. 💙 Link in bio.

#MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow
Last month we were honoured to be recognised at th Last month we were honoured to be recognised at the Albury Wodonga Business Awards with a Highly Commended in the Outstanding Community Organisation category! A big thank you to Justin Clancy MP for sponsoring the award, and congratulations to Albury Wodonga Regional Food Share on their well-deserved win 🏆

We’re so proud of our staff, volunteers, and supporters. This recognition is a celebration of you 💙

#MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow #AlburyWodongaBusinessAwards #InclusiveCommunity #NDIS #DisabilitySupport
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