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We are committed to preventing, responding to and ending chronic homelessness

10/06/2026

Mercy Foundation Australia is excited to announce another round of grant recipients for 2026/27, this time for our Social Justice Small Grants 📣 ⚖️ 🕊️

The organisations and projects below are tackling a wide range of social justice issues including forced marriage prevention, education and support for women victim-survivors of DFV, access to work rights for women on temporary visas, and wellbeing support for children with incarcerated parents.

📣 Please join us in congratulating...

🌟 Boland Parwaz - Dil ba Dil: Multilingual App to Prevent Child and Forced Marriage
🌟 Got Your Back Sista - EmpowerYOU
🌟 Kerang Neighbourhood House - Rural Women Rising: Pathways to Economic Security
🌟 Jesuit Refugee Service Australia - JRS - Refugee Advocacy and Leadership Training Program
🌟 Olivia's Place - The Gathering Place
🌟 Prison Fellowship - Extraodinary Lives
🌟 RACS - Refugee Advice and Casework Service - Addressing Barriers to Employment for Refugee Women
🌟 Sharing with Friends Queensland - Amplifying the ‘Missing Middle’: Narrative Digital Storytelling for Housing Justice
🌟 Success Works - Candidate to Volunteer Mentor Program
🌟The Reily Foundation - Mums Together: Healing Through Creativity, Connection & Community

01/06/2026

📣 🏠 Please join us in congratulating the grant recipients for the 2026/27 Grants to End Homelessness:

🌟 Agape Outreach Inc: Stronger Futures - Women's Psychological Wellbeing & Resilience Program
🌟Asylum Seekers Centre: Stable Homes, Strong Futures
🌟 Bridge for Asylum Seekers Inc: Asylum Seekers Support Project
🌟 CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes: Future-Proofing Women: Early-Intervention Housing Support (Far West, NSW)
🌟 Central West Women's Health Centre: Reclaiming Home
🌟 Jesuit Refugee Service Australia - JRSJesuitRefugeeServiceAustralia Home Away from Home Project
🌟 Mary's House Services: Beyond Refuge
🌟 OneBridge: Health2Housing Project
🌟 Southern Highlands - Older Women's Network NSW: Homes for Older Women Southern Highlands Program

Mercy Foundation Australia is excited to follow the progress of these projects over the next year and to share the great work that these organisations are doing to tackle a range of intersecting issues with the aim to prevent and/or end homelessness.

20/04/2026

The Mercy Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Maeve Brown as Chief Executive Officer.
Maeve brings more than two decades of leadership across the not for profit and community sectors, and a strong commitment to building organisations that are responsive, accountable, and grounded in community need. We are delighted to welcome her as she begins this next chapter with the Foundation.
We also extend our sincere thanks to Sue Mowbray for her outstanding leadership as CEO. Sue has guided the Foundation with integrity, wisdom, and deep commitment to Mercy values, leaving a lasting legacy that will continue to shape our work.
We look forward to Maeve’s leadership as we continue the vital work of the Foundation to end homelessness and modern slavery, and to address other social justice issues now and into the future. Please join us in welcoming Maeve!
Kevin Gardner, Chair, Mercy Foundation

12/03/2026

We celebrate the incredible legacy of the Sisters of Mercy in North Sydney.

Inspired by the vision of Catherine McAuley, the Sisters have spent generations empowering women, educating young people, and standing alongside those most in need.

Their courage, compassion and commitment to justice continue to inspire our community today. May we carry forward their spirit of mercy, leadership and service.

Happy International Women’s Day to the women who lead with strength, kindness and hope. ✨

08/02/2026

The Mercy Foundation Board is searching for a values-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead our strategic direction, build powerful partnerships and ensure our grants programs create real and long-lasting impact to end homelessness, end modern slavery and address disadvantage in communities across Australia.

The Mercy Foundation was established by the Sisters of Mercy North Sydney. The Mercy Foundation continues the legacy and charism of the Sisters, guided by values of compassion, respect, empowerment, justice and human dignity.

If you have a passion for social justice and the skills to turn compassion into action, find out more about this unique opportunity at: https://bit.ly/mercyfoundationCEO

Sant' Angelo Mercy College Alumni

20/01/2026

🌟 The Mercy Foundation’s Social Justice Small Grants Program is OPEN! 🌟

Grants up to $10,000 are available to help local organisations address poverty and disadvantage in their communities.

📅 Applications close: 16 March 2026

Find the application form and eligibility criteria on our website:
👉 https://bit.ly/4bdRysp

You can also read about the incredible work of grant recipients over the last couple of years.

Please share with organisations and networks who may be eligible to apply 💙

10/11/2025

🏠🏠Only one more week to go! It's time to send in your EOI for a Grant to End Homelessness!

Grants up to $60,000 are available for new initiatives that will help end or prevent homelessness, particularly chronic homelessness and/or homelessness concerning women, especially older women.

Please note that small organisations with a turnover less than $3M will be prioritised.

Expressions of Interest are due in by midnight on Monday 17 November.

Unsure if your project fits the criteria? Find out more here: http://bit.ly/43jdihr

Visit www.mercyfoundation.com.au for more details.

14/10/2025

📌The Mercy Foundation’s Grants to End Homelessness program is now open! Grants up to $60,000 are available for new initiatives that will help end or prevent homelessness, particularly chronic homelessness and/or homelessness concerning women, especially older women.

Expressions of Interest are due in by midnight on Monday 17 November. Visit www.mercyfoundation.com.au for more details.
Unsure if your project fits the criteria? Read about recent projects funded here: http://bit.ly/43jdihr

06/10/2025

📌The Mercy Foundation’s Grants to End Homelessness program is now open! 📌

Grants up to $60,000 are available for new initiatives that will help end or prevent homelessness, particularly chronic homelessness and/or homelessness concerning women, especially older women.

EOIs are due in by midnight on Monday 17 November. Visit www.mercyfoundation.com.au for more details.

Read about recent projects funded here: http://bit.ly/46TDZKR

30/07/2025

Today, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we salute the tireless work of Anti-Slavery Australia, Be Slavery Free ACRATH, The Freedom Hub, Sisters of Charity Foundation The Salvation Army Australia and many, many more organisations across Australia who work to prevent and respond to modern slavery every day.

We applaud the brave survivors who are rebuilding their lives and we honour their courage to share their experiences to drive change.

We also acknowledge the vital work of many Sisters of Mercy responding to slavery across the globe, including Sr Angela Reed from Mercy International Association for her ongoing advocacy work to prevent and respond to human trafficking.

Freedom is essential for human dignity. It is a right that all of us are bound to protect.

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