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One million permanent humanitarian visas. One mill One million permanent humanitarian visas. One million unique stories. One shared community. 💙

This refugee week, Australia is celebrating “A Million Stories”. It’s a powerful reminder that our nation is shaped by the courage, resilience, and diverse background of those that have sought safety on our shores. 

True hospitality isn’t about expecting people to lose who they are to fit in. It’s about expanding our community so everyone can thrive exactly as they are. As Catherine McAuley beautifully put it: “We must try to be like those rivers which enter into the sea without losing any of the sweetness.”

Our workplaces and communities are at their best when newcomers are supported to retain the distinct richness of their own journeys while finding a safe place to call home.

#RefugeeWeek2026 #MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow
Building confidence in everyday life 🌱 Our Daily Building confidence in everyday life 🌱

Our Daily Living Skills supports help participants develop practical skills to increase independence both at home and in the community. From cooking and budgeting to travel training and personal care, supports are tailored to individual needs and goals.

Get in touch with the team to find out how we can best support you. Link in bio.
Strong partnerships create stronger communities 💪 Strong partnerships create stronger communities 💪

We’re proud to work alongside local organisations, businesses and community groups to create meaningful opportunities fir the people we work with, and for, every day.

Follow the link in bio to jump on our website to see some of our current partnerships. If you would like to partner with us, please email communications@mercyconnect.org.au 🤝
This Reconciliation Week, staff across our locatio This Reconciliation Week, staff across our locations took time to learn and reflect together.

In Orange, staff joined Gerald Power from @indigenousculturaladventures for a Bush Tucka tasting experience, learning about the meaning and flavours of various native foods and plants and how to use them in cooking.

Staff in Albury enjoyed a visit from local guest speaker, author, cultural educator and emerging leader @t_hampton92, who spoke about his personal journey, what reconciliation means to him, and helped guide staff to develop their own Acknowledgement of Country. 

From meaningful conversations to shared cultural learning, we’re grateful for the opportunity to continue strengthening our understanding and commitment to Reconciliation. It’s an ongoing journey, and we’re proud to continue learning together.

#NRW26 #MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow
📣 Last chance! Expressions of Interest closing Fri 📣 Last chance! Expressions of Interest closing Friday 12/6/26 – Mercy Connect Participant Advisory Group

Mercy Connect is seeking people with disability to join our new Participant Advisory Group and help shape the future of our services and supports.

This group will provide an opportunity for participants to share their ideas, lived experiences, and feedback to help us improve programs and find new ways to better support people in our community.

We’re looking for people who:
✅ Identify as living with disability
✅ Are passionate about improving services
✅ Are willing to share feedback and experiences
✅ Enjoy working collaboratively with others

The group will meet approximately four times per year in accessible formats, with participants receiving a $50 gift card for each meeting attended.

Current and former Mercy Connect participants are encouraged to apply.

To express your interest or learn more, follow the link in our bio.

#CoDesign #ParticipantAdvisoryGroup #MercyConnect
Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. At Me Everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. At Mercy Connect, we are all about creating meaningful opportunities for participants to build confidence, friendships, and independence through everyday experiences. 💛
What an incredible day on the green! With fantasti What an incredible day on the green! With fantastic weather and great community spirit, thirty teams took to the fairways at the Albury Commercial Golf Course for the Audi Centre Albury Charity Golf Day.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered and supported the day. Because of your generosity, we were able to raise over $12,000 for our ‘Creating Safer Spaces’ initiative. A big step forward in increasing accessibility and safety for people with disabilities, and the wider community who attend events and receive services at our St Johns location 🙏

Thank you again, and keep an eye out for next year’s event!
Positive outcomes start with understanding. Our b Positive outcomes start with understanding.

Our behaviour Support team works alongside participants, families and support networks to build strategies that improve wellbeing, independence and quality of life. From building positive behaviour support plans to strategies to manage emotions, we’re here to help every step of the way. 

Contact our team to make a referral or find out how we can best support you. Link in bio. 💙
Nothing beats a good homemade pesto, especially ma Nothing beats a good homemade pesto, especially matched with a golden schnitzel and fresh salad on a roll 🍔 Another fantastic lunch, well done to the participants and staff working tirelessly in the kitchen, building valuable hospitality skills 💙
Building skills for everyday life. From cooking a Building skills for everyday life.

From cooking and cleaning to daily routines, our supports help participants grow independence and confidence in their everyday skills.

Check out our website to learn more about how Mercy Connect can best support you. Link in bio. 💙
This National Reconciliation Week, we’re taking ti This National Reconciliation Week, we’re taking time to learn, reflect and connect through shared experiences across Mercy Connect.

Staff will come together for activities including a Bush Tucker tasting in Orange with Uncle Gerald Power, and a workshop with guest speaker Taylor Hampton in Albury, creating opportunities for learning, conversation and deeper understanding as we continue our reconciliation journey.

#ReconciliationWeek #NRW2026 #MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow
Pizza night done right 🍕 Our participants had a f Pizza night done right 🍕

Our participants had a fantastic evening at the wood fired pizza oven at Hovell Tree Park, enjoying a relaxed night of food, friendship and fun.
Today, we mark National Sorry Day by acknowledging Today, we mark National Sorry Day by acknowledging the Stolen Generations, honouring the strength and resilience of survivors and their descendants, and recognising the pain and grief caused. We reflect on the ongoing journey of healing, truth-telling and reconciliation. 

#NationalSorryDay #SorryDay2026 #MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow
1st prize has been redrawn! 🥳🎟️ A huge congratul 1st prize has been redrawn! 🥳🎟️ 

A huge congratulations to our 1st Prize raffle winner! And a big thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and supported our Charity Golf Day raffle, every ticket purchased helped support our “Creating Safer Spaces” initiative, helping create safer, more accessible spaces for people with disabilities and the wider community who attend events or receive services at our St Johns location. 

We’re so grateful for the incredible support from our community and local businesses 💛
Our Easter Hat Parade was a hit 🐣🎨 Creativity and Our Easter Hat Parade was a hit 🐣🎨

Creativity and colour on full display, it was a fun day shared by all!
📣 Expressions of Interest Now Open – Mercy Connect 📣 Expressions of Interest Now Open – Mercy Connect Participant Advisory Group

Mercy Connect is seeking people with disability to join our new Participant Advisory Group and help shape the future of our services and supports.

This group will provide an opportunity for participants to share their ideas, lived experiences, and feedback to help us improve programs and find new ways to better support people in our community.

We’re looking for people who:
✅ Identify as living with disability
✅ Are passionate about improving services
✅ Are willing to share feedback and experiences
✅ Enjoy working collaboratively with others

The group will meet approximately four times per year in accessible formats, with participants receiving a $50 gift card for each meeting attended.

Current and former Mercy Connect participants are encouraged to apply.

To express your interest or learn more, follow the link in our bio. 🌱 

#CoDesign #ParticipantAdvisoryGroup #MercyConnect
Behaviour Support at Mercy Connect is designed to Behaviour Support at Mercy Connect is designed to proactive, person-centred and evidence based, supporting positive outcomes and everyday wellbeing.

Learn about our Behaviour Support services on our website, or make an enquiry today. Link in bio. 💙
Fostering Creativity 🎨 Our participants continue Fostering Creativity 🎨

Our participants continue to impress with their artworks, exploring new techniques, colour, texture, and imagination.
Today, and everyday, we stand against discriminati Today, and everyday, we stand against discrimination and celebrate inclusion 🌈
Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported.
This Families Week, we celebrate the connections t This Families Week, we celebrate the connections that support, uplift and empower. The theme, Every Family, Everywhere, recognises the diversity of families across Australia – in all their cultures, structures and experiences.
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