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Be a part of something special. Explore our diver

Be a part of something special.

Explore our diverse range of programs designed to cater to various interests and needs. Make enriching experiences, supportive communities, and lasting connections.

Connect with like-minded individuals and build friendships that last a lifetime.

Join our 2024 Day Programs, link in bio.

#MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow

🌍✨Today we celebrate International Day of Peo

🌍✨Today we celebrate International Day of People with Disability! 🤝🌈

Let's stand together to honour the strength, resilience, and unique abilities of individuals around the world. 🌍💪

Together we can make our community more accessible and inclusive for people with disability so that everyone has the opportunity to participate.

Together we grow.

#IDPWD #InclusionMatters #CelebrateAbilities #UnityInDiversity #EmpowerEachOther

Partnering with our community. We work with loca

Partnering with our community.

We work with local businesses who are wanting to make a real difference to others and our community.

We deliver programs to improve, advocate and lead the way when it comes to helping people with disabilities. Supporting people with a disability to get out into the community, try new things and live fulfilled lives.

We’re grateful for all the support we have received from local businesses and the community. If you are interested in partnering with Mercy Connect, we’d love to hear from you. Visit our website, link in bio.

#MercyConnect #TogetherWeGrow

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🏀🔶 Proud Sponsorship Announcement! 🔶🏀

Congratulations Julianne Whyte and the Amaranth Fo

Congratulations Julianne Whyte and the Amaranth Foundation team on hosting yesterday's visit by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, in Corowa NSW.

We appreciated the opportunity to attend and celebrate our support of Amaranth Foundation’s Food Bowl program, with our new joint-signage unveiled today.

The Food Bowl program is one of Amaranth Foundation’s four pillars of support for the rural community and aims to provide for vulnerable people in need. The program has grown from a collaborative effort to now serve over 300 families per month across various regional locations.

We have recently donated $20k which has significantly impacted the Food Bowl program, expanding its reach and support to more food-insecure households.

Together we grow.

Today we warmly welcomed acting-CEO Sue Thornton f

Today we warmly welcomed acting-CEO Sue Thornton from Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare today, to explore ways we could meaningfully support their essential programs and services.

Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare is the logistical solution to food insecurity in our region. They work collaboratively to maximise the volume and nutritional quality of food for local people in need, by rescuing food on a mass scale by operating a first-class warehouse in Wodonga that receives, sorts, stores and distributes rescued food with the help of a growing team of volunteers.

Foodshare shares rescued food and meals with welfare agencies, schools and neighbourhood houses in the Albury Wodonga region to give to people that would otherwise go hungry. They also empower people to make their own way out of poverty through education, training and employment programs and we ensure sufficient, affordable and culturally appropriate nutritious food is available to all.

With the rising cost of living pressures being experienced by many in our community, Foodshare urgently needs our region’s support, which includes funding / donations and volunteerism, to ensure the long-term sustainability and viability of its impactful programs.

Together we grow.

🌟We're excited to announce our Day Programs for

🌟We're excited to announce our Day Programs for 2024! 🌈✨

If you're looking for enriching experiences, supportive communities, and a chance to make lasting connections, look no further! 🤝💙 Join us at Mercy Connect and be a part of something special.

📅 Explore our diverse range of programs designed to cater to various interests and needs.
👥 Connect with like-minded individuals and build friendships that last a lifetime.
🌟 Experience personal growth and discover new possibilities in a supportive environment.

Curious to learn more? Click the link below for all the details and to sign up for Mercy Connect services! 🚀🔗 https://mercyconnect.org.au/services/social-community-participation/

We are proud to launch our new 2024-2027 Strategic

We are proud to launch our new 2024-2027 Strategic Plan, as we continue to support people in need to live fulfilled lives.

There are five, key strategic priorities which will be focused upon over the coming years, including:

1) Community Service
“Develop holistic, innovative, high quality and inclusive community services to respond where there is an indentified need”.

2) Social Justice
“To steward the Mercy Ministry Companions theological formation process and advocate for social justice”.

3) Respect
“Deepen our commitment to respect the dignity of every person with a preferential option for the poor and marginalised”.

4) Safety and Well-being
“Ensure accountable and integrated systems that prioritise the safety and well-being of those we service and those we work alongside”.

5) Sustainability
“Strengthen organisational and financial sustainability”.

We look forward to sharing progress against this new plan, to achieve our Mission: “Through the Mercy tradition to recognise the rights of adults, children and older people with a disability and to assist each person achieve their life’s ambitions in a connected and meaningful way”.

Together we grow.

Alongside Vandelay Industries, we are thrilled to

Alongside Vandelay Industries, we are thrilled to announce the official opening of Bottlebrush House, a new accommodation development for people with disability, located in Cowra, NSW. This purpose-built facility offers Supported Independent Living services to three people living with disability, ensuring residents feel safe and secure in their new home.

Bottlebrush House is designed to promote the needs of residents, whilst increasing their accessibility to local facilities, transport and community inclusion activities. Bottlebrush House accommodation will create an integrated community of accessible housing in Cowra for people living with disability. This property features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with overnight carer accommodation. This development also offers a convenient carport and a designated bus drop-off and pick-up area, ensuring easy access to local transportation for residents to connect with the broader community.

Bottlebrush House will be staffed by our dedicated trained Disability Support Workers who will provide round-the-clock support and assistance to residents. The facility is equipped with the latest technology and equipment to ensure the safety and comfort of residents, and all buildings have been designed to meet accessibility and sustainability standards.

We welcome the opportunity to provide Vandelay Industries with the operational management and support of Bottlebrush House. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who helped to deliver this wonderful new property, that will support people in need to live fulfilled lives.

Together we grow.

We are pleased to announce that Season 2 Episode 1

We are pleased to announce that Season 2 Episode 1 of the ‘Together we grow’ podcast series is now available to listen to.

In this episode, we are joined by Garry Whittaker who has been the Regional Manager for Training Services NSW, within the Department of Education, since 2014.

In 2020 Garry suffered a severe Traumatic Brain Injury resulting in Aphasia; an acquired impairment of language which is typically characterised by errors in word retrieval and selection impacting his language use considerably.

Tune in to this insightful episode as Garry shares his experiences, knowledge, and perspectives on Traumatic Brain Injuries resulting in Aphasia and the ways we can improve our overall wellbeing with the inclusion of brain fitness into every-day life, in order to maintain and enhance our cognitive capabilities.

Join us on this journey of growth, compassion, and creating a more inclusive society.

You can listen to the Together we Grow Podcast on Spotify. Don't forget to subscribe to "Together We Grow" and leave us a review to let us know your thoughts.

Together we grow.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the ope

It is with great pleasure that we announce the opening of the highly anticipated facility ‘Grevillea Place’ in Orange, NSW.

On Monday we welcomed Sister Mary Trainor rsm, Cr Glenn Floyd, Margery Jackman (who all delivered prayers / speeches during the proceedings), and many other guests to the official ceremony, expertly emceed by Kylie Orell.

Mercy Connect extends its sincere thanks to the Mathews family for their substantial donation, gifted in loving memory of Patrick and Kathleen Mathews, and their son, Andrew (Andy) Mathews. This generosity has supported the construction of 'Grevillea Place', with 'Mathews House' and 'Andrew House' named in their honour. We were also pleased to be joined by Patrick Mathews, who spoke on behalf of the Mathews family, and assisted in the unveiling of a plaque and cutting of a ceremonial ribbon.

‘Grevillea Place’ accommodation will create an integrated community of accessible housing in Orange for people living with disability. This fully landscaped new site will be home for up to 9 people living with disability, which includes: a five bedroom shared home, split into two sections (High Physical Support Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)) with a staff office and accommodation onsite; two 2-bedroom homes (Robust SDA Category); a Social Hub for onsite activities and gatherings; and, staff and visitor car parking.

We would again like to acknowledge the following, all who have played a critical role in this development: Orange City Council, Blake Kempthorne (Tierney Property Group), Edward Rathbone (Bickerton Masters), Renascent (who ensured the site was ready for our special ceremony), and a collection of local and interstate consultants who have provided expertise and services to support this build, including Habitat Planning, SJE Consultants Limited, and Integral Group Consulting.

Our thanks go to our own Mercy Connect project team, who have never stopped providing the attention and support for this project, and the many Albury and Orange-based staff who helped make today such a successful event.

Together we grow.

Last night we welcomed members of the Rotary Club

Last night we welcomed members of the Rotary Club of Albury North to our St John’s campus in Thurgoona.

Following a guided tour of the Mercy Connect Corporate Offices / facilities (formerly St John’s Orphanage) and St John’s Cemetery, our guests were then treated to a delicious meal prepared and served by our team (Felicity Lawes, Sharon Ling, Marella Grenata, Rosie Busuttil and Tia Cowling) and participants (Dee, Rose and Tara - all dressed in their Halloween costumes!).

It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our range of Mercy-led services and programs, and we look forward to further collaborations and opportunities with the Rotarians.

Together we grow.

This week, Rosie Busuttil and Belinda Williams att

This week, Rosie Busuttil and Belinda Williams attended MAMA - Murray Art Museum Albury, and were joined by Rose and Geraldine.

The visit, kindly facilitated by Michael Moran (Senior Curator), also included a visual tour of the room where a dedicated art exhibition will be held in February 2024 over several weeks.

We look forward to the upcoming exhibition which will showcase the artwork of several creatives (including Geraldine and Rose) who participate in Mercy Connect’s art program.

Together we grow.

At the Business NSW, Murray-Riverina 2023 Regional

At the Business NSW, Murray-Riverina 2023 Regional Business Awards Gala, held last Friday night on Wiradjuri Country (Albury), Mercy Connect received the 'Excellence in Innovation', 'Outstanding Community Organisation' and 'Business of the Year' awards.

This incredible acknowledgment recognises the compassionate, innovative and mercy-inspired services we offer each day, by our committed front-line staff and administrative / management teams, as we continue to support people in need to live fulfilled lives.

There were many worthy and deserving nominees for each of the award categories, including: Leading Edge Data Centres, Encore Electrical Solutions, Haus of Vitality, Seamlss, SunRice Group, Batlow Tumut Rail Trail, Country Universities Centre Western Riverina, Leeton Little Athletics, Lions Club of Cootamundra, Petaurus Education Group Inc, Platform Y, Regional Development Australia Riverina, The Art Factory, The Pastoral & Agricultural Society of Deniliquin, Hume Bank, Malmet, Macarthur Real Estate Agency, Owen Toyota, RSM Albury, The Local Pizzeria Tumut, Habitat Planning, Albury Business Connect and WDF Accounting + Advisory.

We would like to sincerely thank Business NSW, Murray-Riverina and all the event and award sponsors, particularly Charles Sturt - AgriPark (Excellence in Innovation Award), Transgrid (Outstanding Community Organisation Award) and Pyrus Events (Business of the Year Award).

Together we grow.

We are very pleased to announce that we are NSW Fi

We are very pleased to announce that we are NSW Finalists in the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards, under two categories: ‘Championing Health’ and ‘Embracing Innovation’.

This is an exceptional acknowledgment of the compassionate and committed efforts of everyone connected with our Mercy Connect family, as we continue to support people in need to live fulfilled lives.

We look forward to the State Award announcements on the 3 November, to see if whether Mercy Connect progresses to the National Awards.

Together we grow.

#TelstraBestofBusinessAwards
#telstrabestofbusinessawards2024

🌟 Looking for a Rewarding Career Change: Become

🌟 Looking for a Rewarding Career Change: Become a Disability Support Worker with Mercy Connect! 🌟

Are you seeking a fulfilling career change? If you're passionate about making a positive impact and ready for a new journey, consider becoming a Disability Support Worker at Mercy Connect.

🔸 Role: Disability Support Worker
🔸 Where: Explore new opportunities across Albury, Cowra & Orange
🔸 Apply now: https://mercyconnect.org.au/careers/careers/current-vacancies/

Why Make the Change to Mercy Connect?

☀️Meaningful Purpose: Experience the fulfillment of helping individuals with disabilities lead empowered lives.
💼Transferable Skills: Your existing skills can find new purpose in this dynamic and impactful role.
🏫 Flexible Transition: We support your career change journey with flexible training and development.

Make your career shift meaningful – become a Disability Support Worker with Mercy Connect.

#MercyConnect #CareerChange #NewBeginnings #EmpowerThroughSupport

📢 Enhance Your Well-Being with Mercy Connect's

📢 Enhance Your Well-Being with Mercy Connect's Behaviour Support Services! 📢

Seeking support that truly understands your needs? Mercy Connect's Behaviour Support services are designed with your well-being in mind. Our compassionate approach focuses on improving your quality of life through positive strategies and personalized solutions.

🌟 Comprehensive Assistance: Our services include assessments, tailored plans, skill development, and more.
🌟 Collaborative Journey: Together, we create a supportive environment that promotes growth and progress.
🌟 Expert Guidance: Our skilled practitioners are here to guide you on the path to positive change.
🌟 Empowering Transformation: With us, you're not alone – we're here to empower your journey.

Ready to take the first step toward a brighter future? Reach out to our Behaviour Support team at 02 6043 3500 and let's embark on this transformative journey together! 💪💙

#MercyConnect #BehaviourSupport #PositiveChange #Empowerment #QualityOfLife

🏠 Mercy Connect's Accommodation vacancies! 🏠

🏠 Mercy Connect's Accommodation vacancies! 🏠

Finding a secure and nurturing home is essential for personal growth. Mercy Connect offers accommodation that prioritise safety, comfort, and growth for individuals with disability.

🔸 Secure Environment: Our residences are equipped with advanced security features for peace of mind.
🔸 Skilled Staff: Our compassionate team ensures residents receive the best care and attention.
🔸 Personal Development: From life skills to social engagement, we support growth.

Explore our accommodations and discover a home that's more than just four walls.

Learn more: https://mercyconnect.org.au/about-us/accommodation-vacancies/

#MercyConnect #SafeHaven #PersonalGrowth #InclusiveLiving

This week Trent visited the newest Specialist Disa

This week Trent visited the newest Specialist Disability Accommodation to be operated by Mercy Connect, in Cowra (NSW), with construction led by Matt Pullen (Balance Accountants and Advisors) and his wider team.

This wonderful, values-aligned partnership will result in three people with disability soon being able to reside in this new, accessible and purpose-built home.

We look forward to our official opening next month.

Together we grow.

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