Stories

Mercy Place Colac resident Bob Joyce had his Olympic dream fulfilled through the Mercy Health Foundation Imagine Fund.

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.

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.

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.

Virtual reality glasses are far more than entertainment for our aged care residents: they are opening doors to memories, feelings and the power of the imagination.

“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.”