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Mercy Community Mercy Community is a not-for-profit organisation providing services and support across Queensland.

Bringing our community together through sport!Around 110 children and young adults came together at Newtown Park on 30 S...
14/10/2026

Bringing our community together through sport!

Around 110 children and young adults came together at Newtown Park on 30 September for our Youth Sport Activity, held in collaboration with Multicultural Australia during the school holidays.

From soccer and volleyball to games and dancing, the day was all about having fun, staying active and building positive connections across our multicultural community.

We’re grateful to Multicultural Australia, Mission Australia and the Rotary Club of Toowoomba North, whose support and volunteers helped create a welcoming atmosphere, including firing up the BBQ for participants.

Thanks also to Sport and Recreation, Queensland Health and the Welcoming Clubs for contributing sporting and wellbeing items, including soccer balls, water bottles and shin pads. Players and teams were also recognised for their performance, positive behaviour and sportsmanship.

It was wonderful to see so many children and young people connecting through sport, embracing healthy lifestyles and building friendships.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success!

🎩Through the Looking-Glass and Down the Rabbit Hole...What a curious and wonderfully mad adventure it was as our Social ...
06/10/2026

🎩Through the Looking-Glass and Down the Rabbit Hole...
What a curious and wonderfully mad adventure it was as our Social Support Group tumbled down the rabbit hole and into the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party!
Our wonderful clients and staff dressed for the occasion, stepping into a topsy-turvy world of tea, hats and imagination. Everyone had great fun personalising their very own mad hats, each one as delightfully unique as its creator.
And what would a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party be without a little extra generosity? One of our lovely and talented clients brought along beautiful handmade beanies, lovingly crafted for everyone to take home. The remaining beanies were generously donated to our residential facilities for the residents to enjoy. What a wonderfully kind and thoughtful gesture!
Our wonderfully creative staff also worked their magic, creating amazing and whimsical table centrepieces that helped transform the room into a true Wonderland.
There were smiles, laughter, creativity and plenty of tea-party cheer. It was, in every sense, a fabulous, curious and slightly mad time had by all!
“Curiouser and curiouser!”

“We must be gentle with everyone, including ourselves.”— Catherine McAuley In our work and ministry, our calling to show...
06/10/2026

“We must be gentle with everyone, including ourselves.”
— Catherine McAuley

In our work and ministry, our calling to show mercy calls us to approach others with gentleness, compassion, and understanding. We recognise the burdens people carry, the struggles they face, and the mistakes they make, and we respond with care rather than judgement. But do we extend that same gentleness to ourselves?
Catherine McAuley understood the weight of ministry and service long before terms like vicarious trauma entered our language. She recognised that caring for others can take a toll on our own hearts and minds. Without self-compassion, our energy wanes, our resilience diminishes, and the very mercy we offer to others can be compromised.

Being gentle with ourselves does not mean shirking responsibility or avoiding challenge; it means acknowledging our limits, forgiving our mistakes, and nurturing our well-being so that we can continue to serve with clarity, presence, and love. True mercy begins with an open heart, both for others and for ourselves.

Prayer for the Week
God of compassion,
teach us to be gentle with ourselves as we are with others. When our hearts are heavy or our energy low,
remind us to pause, rest, and restore.
Strengthen us to offer mercy with a spirit that is whole,
so that our care may be deep, sustainable, and loving.
Amen.

We are a Catholic ministry continuing God’s mission of mercy.

02/10/2026

💙 Our Support at Home team Rockhampton is heading to the Corridor to Care Aged Care Trade Show on 22 October!
It’s a great opportunity to connect with the community, meet other aged care professionals and chat about how Mercy Community can support people to live independently, stay connected and enjoy life at home.
Our Support at Home services are tailored to individual needs, with support including personal care, domestic assistance, health and wellness, social support and transport, nursing and clinical care, restorative care and end of life care, plus more.

📍 1 Lion Creek Rd, Wandal, Rockhampton
📅 Thursday 22 October
⏰ 10am–1pm
🎟️ Open to the public
Want to know more about Support at Home with Mercy Community? Find out about our services and how we can help you get started: https://mercycommunity.org.au/aged-care-services/home-and-community-care/

At this time of year, one of the key focuses of Playgroup is building the confidence and capacity of parents and carers ...
27/09/2026

At this time of year, one of the key focuses of Playgroup is building the confidence and capacity of parents and carers to support their little people as they prepare to transition into Kindy and Prep.

Sometimes, the biggest learning can be found in the smallest moments.
👟 A little pair of shoes and a lunchbox placed in their allocated spot - this tells the story of a child learning about routines, organisation, independence and belonging.
🍎 Sitting together for morning tea - this tells us about learning to share, take turns, connect with friends and be part of a group.
These everyday experiences are helping our little people develop the skills, confidence and sense of security they need as they take their next steps into Kindy and Prep.
And alongside the children, Playgroup is supporting parents and carers to recognise these moments as valuable opportunities for learning and development.
Play is learning. Relationships are learning. Routines are learning. And every little step counts. 💛

To find out more about the Early Years Support services that Mercy Community offers, visit our website:
https://mercycommunity.org.au/families-and-young-people/our-programs/early-years/

💙 Celebrating Mercy Day at Mercy CommunityToday, 24 September, we celebrated Mercy Day — a special opportunity to come t...
24/09/2026

💙 Celebrating Mercy Day at Mercy Community

Today, 24 September, we celebrated Mercy Day — a special opportunity to come together with our residents, staff, Mercy Partners, the Sisters of Mercy and our wider Mercy Community.

Mercy Day marks the anniversary of the opening of the first House of Mercy by Catherine McAuley in Dublin in 1827. Catherine’s vision was grounded in compassion, dignity, practical support and service to others — a legacy that continues to inspire the work we do today.

At Mercy Community, we see that legacy in action every day: in the way we care, the dignity we uphold, the compassion we show, the integrity we bring to our work and the way we empower the people we support. 💙

It was wonderful to celebrate together with our residents and staff across Mercy Community, and we are incredibly grateful to our Mercy Partners guests and the Sisters of Mercy who joined us and helped make the day so meaningful.

We were also delighted to welcome our new Board Chair, John McVeigh, as part of our Mercy Day celebrations.

Today was also an opportunity to recognise some of the wonderful people who bring our values to life.

Congratulations to our Living the Values Award winners:
✨ Belinda Bray – Compassion
✨ Scott Bourke – Integrity
✨ Jeanette Ash – Dignity
✨ Nestor Kangudia – Empowerment

These awards recognise colleagues who live our values through their everyday work, nominated by the people who work alongside them. Congratulations to our winners and to all of this year’s nominees!

We also celebrated our Long Service Award recipients, recognising colleagues who have dedicated many years to Mercy Community and to the people and communities we serve. Their commitment, experience and contribution are an important part of our Mercy story.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, celebrated with us and continues to make Mercy Community such a special place.

And to our staff, residents, volunteers and wider Mercy Community — thank you for the care, dignity and kindness you bring to others every day.

That is Mercy in action.

Happy Mercy Day! 💙

🚗 A Father’s Day to remember! We celebrated Father’s Day in style with a fantastic Car Show for the fathers in our care,...
23/09/2026

🚗 A Father’s Day to remember!

We celebrated Father’s Day in style with a fantastic Car Show for the fathers in our care, bringing together residents from Mercy Haven, Bethany and our Social Support Group in Rockhampton.

With approximately 20 incredible cars, ranging from the 1920s through to the 2010s, there was something to spark a memory for everyone. Our wonderful volunteers generously gave their time to take participants on a trip down memory lane, sharing stories about cars they once owned, their first experiences behind the wheel, and the memories that came with them.

The reminiscing continued over a delicious BBQ lunch, making it a wonderful day of connection, conversation and celebration.

A very big thank you to all the car owners and volunteers who donated their time and shared their beautiful vehicles with us. Your generosity helped create some very special memories for our residents. ❤️

And now for the important question… which car is your favourite? 🚘😍 Tell us in the comments below!

🎉 Family Fun Day! 🎉Come along and enjoy a morning of FREE family fun at Crestmead Park! 💛✨ Free kids’ activities🎨 Free f...
18/09/2026

🎉 Family Fun Day! 🎉

Come along and enjoy a morning of FREE family fun at Crestmead Park! 💛

✨ Free kids’ activities
🎨 Free face painting
🐐 Free petting zoo
☕ Free morning tea
🎶 Live music

📅 Wednesday 23 September
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Crestmead Park, Crestmead

Everyone is welcome! Come along, bring the family and enjoy a fun morning with Mercy Community. 🌈

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131 Queens Road
Brisbane, QLD
4014

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(07) 3866 4160

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