Mercy Works

08/04/2026

Thank you, Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School, for your warm welcome and ongoing support of Mercy Works.

It was wonderful to spend time with Year 5 students and see the Mercy spirit in action. We look forward to hearing more about Mercy Markets in Term 2! 🤍

Just before the end of last term, Year 5 welcomed Danielle from Mercy Works, who shared with them who Mercy Works are and how they help people in need.

As a school founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we are proud to support Mercy Works each year as we put our faith into action. Stay tuned for more news in Term 2 as we prepare for our annual Mercy Market!

01/04/2026

This Easter, we invite you to pause and reflect on the power of gratitude, joy and hope.

In this short message, Sr Sally Bradley RSM shares how small acts of compassion and connection can bring light into the lives of others — and reminds us that hope is something we live, each day.

At Mercy Works, we are privileged to walk alongside communities in Australia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Timor-Leste — supporting education, health and opportunity.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

🎥Watch the message
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=embqsQPVU7Y

A short Easter reflection on hope, gratitude and compassion.As we celebrate Easter, Sr Sally Bradley RSM, Executive Director of Mercy Works, shares a reflect...

16/03/2026

A beautiful celebration at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta on Saturday marking 100 years since St Patrick's Parramatta Primary School moved to its Ross Street site.

Families, staff and friends gathered to honour the legacy of Catholic education and the lasting contribution of the Sisters of Mercy Parramatta, whose commitment to education has shaped generations of students.

Mercy Works Executive Director Sally Bradley rsm joined with the Sisters of Mercy Parramatta, Bishop Vincent Long, Donna Davis MP, Joan Coyle — the school’s first lay principal — and Lucie Farrugia, Principal of Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta, for this significant milestone.

Congratulations to the St Patrick’s community on a century of inspiring education!

Diocese of Parramatta


👉Pictured L-R: Bishop Vincent Long, Donna Davis MP, Maria Lawton rsm, Carmel McDonald, Joan Coyle, Margaret Jones rsm, Margaret Sheppard rsm, Lucie Farrugia, Sally Bradley rsm

10/03/2026

St Michael’s School, Bassendean, marked a significant milestone as the community gathered to celebrate the 100‑year anniversary of the historic Mercy Convent - a place that has shaped generations of students, families and staff since its opening in 1926.

👉 Learn more in the below post

07/03/2026

International Women’s Day

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience and leadership of women everywhere.

Mercy Works was honoured to partner with Afghan Women on the Move on this powerful project sharing the voices and stories of Afghan women building new lives in Australia.

Listening to these women was a privilege. Their stories remind us of the courage it takes to begin again, and the importance of creating spaces where women’s voices can be heard.

Projects like this reflect Mercy Works’ commitment to supporting women from refugee backgrounds to share their voices and strengthen community connections.

Thank you to the remarkable women who shared their journeys with honesty and strength. When women’s voices are heard, communities grow stronger.

👉 Learn more in the post below.

AFGHAN WOMEN ON THE MOVE

25/01/2026

Today, as we celebrate the beauty and diversity of our nation, we also acknowledge the reality that for many First Nations peoples, this day carries deep pain and reminds us of the Gap that still exists.

The Australian Government’s Closing the Gap initiative is an important step forward, but real change requires all of us. At Mercy Works, we believe that reconciliation is not just a policy, but a shared responsibility.

Through our Indigenous projects, and with the incredible support of our partners and donors, we are committed to creating opportunities. We work to improve health outcomes, advance education, support employment and justice, and empower communities. Together, we can help ensure every Australian has the chance to thrive.

Let’s make this Australia Day a moment of hope, empathy, and action. Because closing the Gap isn’t just a government goal, it’s a national mission we all share.
Join us in walking this journey together.

18/12/2025

09/12/2025

What a wonderfully collaborative process the community of St Monica's North Parramatta primary school embarked on to create a more meaningful school prayer. St Monica's is a school founded in the Mercy tradition and it was wonderful to have their presence at our recent 25th anniversary celebration.

St Monica's Primary School, North Parramatta, have refreshed their school prayer, undertaking a synodal process of listening, writing and reflection to engage as much of the school community as possible.

08/12/2025

https://catholicoutlook.org/25-years-of-helping-people-in-vulnerable-situations/

Mercy Works celebrates a milestone of compassion, partnership and hope

01/12/2025

One million stories of courage. 🌏✨🇦🇺
We were proud to join the Refugee Council of Australia in celebrating this incredible milestone — one million refugees resettled since 1947. 💜💚💜💚

19/11/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Mercy Works has received a generous grant from Dooley’s Lidcombe Catholic Club! 🌟

Your ongoing local support is making a real difference in the lives of refugee and asylum seeker students and adult learners across the Cumberland LGA. Through our Mercy Works Connect program, over 140 learners every week receive targeted guidance from specially trained volunteer mentors who help build confidence, wellbeing, essential literacy and numeracy skills that improve engagement in learning and connection with school and community.

Together, we’re creating pathways to education, inclusion, and hope. Thank you, Dooley’s, for helping us make this possible! 💙



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If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Mercy Work Connect volunteer, or if you believe the Mercy Works Connect program would benefit refugee students in your school, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website https://www.mercyworks.org.au/how-to-help/volunteer/

31/10/2025

🎉 25 Years of Mercy Works! 🎉

On Thursday 23 October, we celebrated a milestone — 25 years of compassion, community, and change. What an incredible night filled with joy, inspiration and connection!
From our amazing volunteers and partners to our generous supporters and schools who joined us in person and via livestream — thank you for being part of this unforgettable evening. 💚💜

We’re deeply grateful to our sponsors whose support helped bring this vision to life:
✨ Gold Sponsors
Carrol & O’Dea Lawyers
Diocesan Development Fund, Parramatta
Diocese of Parramatta
Parramatta Leagues Club
SG Hiscock and Company
Simplygreen

Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers Diocese of Parramatta Parramatta Leagues Club SG Hiscock and Company Simplygreen Salary Packaging

🥈 Silver Sponsors
Eureka Street
Dubock Funerals
Maxxia Australia
NSBC Group
Eureka Street Dubock Funerals Maxxia Australia

Here’s to the next 25 years of making a difference together! 🙌

Highlights from Mercy Works 25th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser on 23 October 2025. A memorable evening bringing together friends, partners and suppo...