A James Bond dream come true
Mercy Place aged care resident - and massive James Bond fan - Robert Hagan has always loved cars. In the late 1950s, Robert's first car, a white FJ Holden, allowed him to venture from his family home in Brunswick out to "the bush" in Bacchus Marsh (now a lively Melbourne suburb) to put his car's horsepower to the test.
Bob Joyce 1956 Olympian – Imagine Fund
Mercy Place Colac resident Bob Joyce had his Olympic dream fulfilled through the Mercy Health Foundation Imagine Fund.
Tax Appeal 2021 – Khyati and baby Veer
Just weeks into her first pregnancy, 34-year-old Khyati learned that her twin sister had a congenital heart disorder, which meant that she too might have the same condition. A series of tests confirmed the heartbreaking news: Khyati also had a condition called heart block, which disrupts the usual rhythm of the heart. This meant that Khyati experienced fainting spells as her heart rate dropped to extremely dangerous low levels.
Every drop counts! Stephanie and Abby Brebner – our story of hope
When my daughter entered the world at 28 weeks and three days, we were preparing for the worst. I had gone into labour, had heavy bleeding and an infection. As we prepared for the emergency caesarean section, my husband and I were terrified. We didn't know if our child would survive.
From small beginnings to tallest in class
Maria Gartland has donated $1,100 since her daughter, Angela, received care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Get to know Maria and Angela’s story, and learn how Mercy perinatal brings more mothers and babies safely home together.
Heavenly harps
“Music is a necessity in aged care,” Betty says. “It is just so wonderful that something like this can help someone at a time when they need it most.”