Mercy Health

01/03/2026

Mercy Palliative Care is a community-based service supporting people with advanced illness across Melbourne’s North and West Metropolitan Region.

We provide care when a cure is no longer possible, focusing on enhancing quality of life physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

Our specialist team includes doctors, nurses, social workers and grief counsellors who work together to relieve distressing symptoms and pain while supporting families through emotional and practical challenges.

Care is delivered in the patient’s place of choice, and we encourage early conversations and advance care planning.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4rP1YUD

27/02/2026

Two Mercy Health clinicians and University of Melbourne researchers, Associate Professor Fiona Brownfoot and Dr Deb Karmakar, have been awarded a $988,090 NHMRC Ideas Grant to help prevent stillbirths using artificial intelligence.

Their project, “Preventing Stillbirths Globally: Artificial Intelligence Decision Support for Fetal Asphyxia Detection in Labour,” will develop a real-time AI tool to better detect fetal asphyxia — when a baby doesn’t get enough oxygen during labour — a major cause of stillbirth and lifelong disability.

During labour, babies are monitored using a CTG machine (cardiotocography), which tracks the baby’s heart rate and contractions. Using one of the world’s largest digitised CTG datasets — more than 52,000 labour cases worldwide — the team is building an advanced AI system that can analyse these heart rate patterns in real time, identifying subtle warning signs that may be missed.

Early research has already demonstrated state‑of‑the‑art accuracy. The next phase will refine and validate the model and translate it into a software tool that integrates seamlessly with existing CTG systems.

If successful, this technology has the potential to reduce stillbirths, prevent labour-related brain injury, lower unnecessary emergency caesareans, and improve maternity care worldwide. Congratulations to Associate Professor Brownfoot and Dr Karmakar on leading research with such a global impact.

26/02/2026

4 WEEKS OF RESPITE CARE FOR THE PRICE OF 2 – LIMITED OFFER!

Exclusive at Mercy Place East Melbourne.

If you're recovering from surgery, managing a health setback, or simply needing a break from caring, our respite care offers the support and peace of mind you deserve.

Why choose Mercy Health?
• Not-for-profit care you can trust
• Decades of experience in healthcare
• Pastoral carers in every home for personalised emotional support.

This limited time offer ends 30 June 2026, so now is the perfect time to explore residential aged care in a warm, supportive environment.

📞 Book a tour today: 1300 164 833
Learn more at www.mercyhealth.com.au/eastmelbourne
Terms and conditions apply.

26/02/2026

This Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we’re encouraging everyone to pay attention to even the smallest changes in their bodies.

For Mercy Health patient Irene, a tiny lump in her belly button was the only sign of stage four ovarian cancer. She almost ignored it, but choosing to see her GP made all the difference.

There’s no screening test for ovarian cancer, and symptoms can be vague. According to Cancer Australia, nearly 2,000 Australians are diagnosed each year, and fewer than half survive beyond five years largely because the disease is found late.

Common symptoms include:
• Persistent bloating or an increase in abdominal size
• Abdominal or pelvic pain
• Feeling full quickly
• Needing to urinate more often or urgently

There are other possible symptoms too, and the key thing is, if anything feels persistent, unusual or troubling, please see your doctor and get it checked.

To read Irene’s story, click the link: https://www.mercyhealth.com.au/news/a-small-sign-that-saved-her-life/

25/02/2026

23/02/2026

Come and say hello 👋

We’ll be at the Canberra Aged Care Community Expo on Wednesday 25 February, and we’d love for you to pop by our stall!

📍 Ainslie Football Club
52 Wakefield Ave, Ainslie
🕙 10:00am–1:00pm

Come and have a chat with our team, learn more about local aged care services, and enjoy the community atmosphere.

Plus, FREE coffee for the first 200 people!

Bring a friend, meet the team, and discover the supports available to help you or your loved ones live well and independently. We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

23/02/2026

Access Update – Werribee Mercy Hospital
Werribee Mercy Hospital is currently experiencing access changes to the main entrance due to a burst water main nearby.

Traffic management is in place, and signage will help guide patients, visitors, and staff safely into the hospital.

Gate A is temporarily closed. Please enter via Gate B and exit via Gate C, following directions from traffic management on site.

Please allow extra time when arriving for appointments.
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while repair works are underway.

19/02/2026

🚨 Only 1 Day to Go! 🚨 🌟 Golden Rise Open Day – Tomorrow! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome you to Golden Rise Retirement Village tomorrow for our Open Day! If you’ve been thinking about independent living, downsizing, or simply curious to see what life at Golden Rise could look like, now is the perfect time.

Our brand new two and three bedroom units are ready to explore — and our friendly team will be on hand to answer all your questions.

📍 2 Taylor Street, Golden Square
📅 Saturday 21 February
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
✨ Join Us For:
• Insights into Mercy Health Home Care Services
• Expert chats with a qualified financial advisor
• Conversations with our Sales Team about village life
• Free gelato and guided tours of our stunning Display Unit.

Golden Rise is a place to live well, worry less and enjoy more — and we can’t wait to show you around. 📞 For more info: 1300 112 732
💻 Visit: https://goldenrisebendigo.com.au
See you tomorrow! 💛

16/02/2026

🌟 You’re Invited to the Golden Rise Open Day 🌟

Looking to enjoy independent living in a modern, low maintenance home? Or thinking about downsizing to a vibrant, welcoming community?

Golden Rise Retirement Village has 22 brand new, beautifully designed two and three bedroom units now selling as part of our Stage 2 development — and we’d love for you to come and take a look.

Bring along family and friends who may be considering retirement living and join us for our Open Day!

📍 2 Taylor Street, Golden Square
📅 Saturday 21 February
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
✨ What’s On at the Community Hub
• Learn about Mercy Health Home Care Services
• Chat with a qualified financial advisor
• Meet our Sales Team and discover life at Golden Rise
• Enjoy a gelato and take a guided tour of our beautifully appointed Display Unit.

Golden Rise is the ideal place to live well, worry less and enjoy more — so you can focus on what truly matters. For more information, call 1300 112 732 or visit goldenrisebendigo.com.au

💛 We look forward to welcoming you!

16/02/2026

Did you know Mercy Health operates two Early Parenting Centres in Victoria – O’Connell Family Centre in Canterbury and the Woi-wurrung-yagila-wulumperi Whittlesea Early Parenting Centre in South Morang?

We provide free support for families with children aged from birth to four years. Our team can help with sleep and settling, feeding, understanding baby and toddler cues, toddler behaviour, and parent/carer and child wellbeing.

Each centre offers day stay programs that run for six hours and residential programs that provide two- to four-night stays, tailored to your family’s needs.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3HVAACy

Click the link in our bio to learn more.

12/02/2026

4 WEEKS OF RESPITE CARE FOR THE PRICE OF 2 - LIMITED OFFER!

Exclusive at Mercy Place Fernhill (Sandringham, VIC)

If you're recovering from surgery, managing a health setback, or simply needing a break from caring, our respite care offers the support and peace of mind you deserve.

Why choose Mercy Health?
• Not-for-profit care you can trust
• Decades of experience in healthcare
• Pastoral carers in every home for personalised emotional support.

This limited time offer ends 30 June 2026, so now is the perfect time to explore residential aged care in a warm, supportive environment.

📞 Book a tour today: 1300 164 833
Learn more at www.mercyhealth.com.au/fernhill
Terms and conditions apply.

11/02/2026

Today, on World Day of the Sick, we acknowledge those who are experiencing illness, as well as their families, clinicians and carers. Pope Leo XIV has chosen a theme for this day that reminds us of our shared humanity and the care we can extend to those in need, just as the Good Samaritan bent down to help the injured man.

At Mercy Health, we honour all those in our community who embody this mission every day, through compassion, kind gestures and attentive care wherever it's needed. Read more about one example of this in Melbourne's West, where our staff and volunteers are providing specialist palliative care services: https://bit.ly/3OhobvC