Mercy Health Foundation

26/05/2026

Cytomegalovirus (or CMV), is a common virus that often goes unnoticed. But for newborns, it can have life-long consequences. In Australia, 1 in 300 babies are born with CMV, yet many pregnant women remain unaware of the risks, screening options and simple steps that can help prevent it.

Professor Lisa Hui is leading vital research to change this, by improving awareness, strengthening prevention and shaping better outcomes for mothers and babies.

With your support, her work can continue.
Together, we can spread awareness, lessen the risks of CMV and help more families come home. Donate today https://bit.ly/42uo83B

20/05/2026

Professor Lisa Hui is leading vital research to help protect babies from exposure to a virus that can take away their hearing, motor function or even their life. She urgently needs your support today.

CMV is a common virus that often goes unnoticed — but for newborns, it can have life-long consequences. with CMV, yet many pregnant women remain unaware of the risks, screening options and simple steps that can help prevent it.

💙 Help bring mothers and babies home safely today. Donate now https://bit.ly/42uo83B

19/05/2026

Congratulations to our friends at the Deer Park Lions Club on your 50th Anniversary, and thank you for your gift on the night in support of Mercy Health Palliative Care.

🎉 Celebrating 50 Years of the Deer Park Lions Club! 🎉

50 years of supporting our community.
50 years of creating lasting friendships.
50 years of incredible projects, from BBQs, family nights at Bunnings, fundraisers, to the annual Christmas Carols, Youth of the Year, and so much more.

The Deer Park Lions Club has proudly continued to serve, the community thanks to the support of Bunnings Caroline Springs, Sunshine community brass bands, and many more wonderful supporters along the way.

We recently had the honour of celebrating this amazing 50-year milestone and recognising our dedicated members for their years of service, including presentations of the Melvin Jones Award and more.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Here’s to many more years of service, friendship, and giving back to our community! 💙💛🦁

17/05/2026

By supporting Mercy Health Foundation’s appeal, you’re helping turn awareness into action — protecting babies, supporting families and preventing lifelong impacts of congenital CMV.

You can help rewrite a story today. Donate now, https://bit.ly/42uo83B

14/05/2026

When Angela tested positive for CMV early in pregnancy, she was terrified. There were few answers — only the fear that her baby could face lifelong disability, or not make it to birth.

Angela was referred to Mercy Health and Professor Lisa Hui, where early specialist care and antiviral treatment reduced the risk of CMV transmission by up to 70%.

Today, Angela holds her baby girl, Poppy, in her arms.
“Without Mercy, and their expertise, Poppy wouldn’t be here.”

Not all stories end this way.
💙 You can help rewrite a story today by donating now mercyhealthfoundation.org.au/preventcmvdonate

13/05/2026

On 8 May, the Mercy Health Foundation Mother’s Day Lunch, proudly presented by Ecolab, brought together an inspiring community for an afternoon of powerful storytelling and shared purpose.

Guests were moved by the resilience of our parent panel – Stephanie Butera, Sarah Sprigg and Lina Avramidis – while insights from Professor Brett Manley and Dr Arun Sasi highlighted how research is transforming outcomes for the most vulnerable babies.

The event also marked the launch of Born Brave, our $1 million endowment campaign. We are deeply grateful to all who supported this milestone, especially Loan Ngo for her extraordinary generosity.

Thank you to our partners – Ecolab, Medela Australia, Aon Australia, Cleanaway and DNA Construction. Heartfelt thanks to MYLES AV Australia and Mike Tarr Photography and our many prize donors for helping bring the event to life.

An unforgettable afternoon – and a powerful reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together.

04/05/2026

✨ Introducing our Title Sponsor ✨
We are proud to announce Ecolab as the Title Sponsor of our annual Mother’s Day Lunch.

Now known as the Mercy Health Mother’s Day Lunch presented by Ecolab, this special occasion will unveil an important fundraising campaign dedicated to strengthening and sustaining Mercy’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — supporting the tiniest and most vulnerable babies, today and into the future.

Courtesy of Ecolab, each guest will receive a special gift, to be opened together following the announcement.

Ecolab’s generous sponsorship marks the first milestone of this campaign, helping ignite momentum and bring its vision to life. Their partnership represents the beginning of meaningful, long term impact for families who rely on the specialised care of our NICU.

We are deeply grateful to Ecolab for championing this moment and helping turn shared purpose into lasting change.

29/04/2026

Last week, we welcomed members of the Mercy Health Giving Circle as they came together for the very first time, united by a shared commitment to improving women’s health.

It was a privilege to hear from A/Prof Emma Readman, whose insights into women’s gynaecological care sparked thoughtful conversation and reminded us why this work matters so deeply.

The Giving Circle is not simply philanthropy.

It’s connection, informed generosity, and women and allies choosing to invest together where the impact matters most. The Circle’s next step is an exciting one: coming together to decide the first women’s health project they will fund.

Is there a woman or experience in your life that has shaped how you think about women’s health? We’d love to hear from you and to welcome others who share this commitment. Visit https://www.mercyhealthfoundation.org.au/givingcircle

22/04/2026

What a wonderful day it was at Mercy Health Foundation’s Annual Golf Day, held on Tuesday 21 April at the beautiful Kingston Heath Golf Club.

The day brought together our community of supporters, partners and friends, all united by a shared commitment to improving care, research and education for women and babies through Mercy Perinatal.

Guests heard from Professor Brett Manley, who spoke about the vital role philanthropy plays in driving research into complex pregnancy conditions such as preeclampsia and stillbirth.

Thanks to the generosity shown on and off the course, funds raised will directly support research that changes lives and offers hope to families now and into the future.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a success.

📸: Gary Lisbon Golf Photography

Thank you to our Platinum sponsors SONIQ and Hewlett Packard Enterprise
And to our Joint Platinum sponsors:
Commvault and Logicalis

05/12/2025

Huge congratulations to our long-time supporter, Loan Ngo, on her recognition at the Việt TV Australia Awards!

For 15+ years, Loan has championed Mercy Health with her philanthropic support for critically ill babies and advancing dementia care. Through O’Brien’s Pharmacy, she also provides compassionate care to more than 20 Mercy Place homes, and her family brings Christmas joy to residents across Australia each year.

Loan’s generosity, kindness and leadership make a profound difference. We’re so proud to celebrate her!