Mercy Partners acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional owners, the Yuggera, Turrbal, Jagera and Ugarapul People, recognising Elders past and present, on whose land we walk, work and live.
A world where people, families and communities are strong in spirit, healthy and connected.
Vision Statement
The Mercy Community history lies within the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. On 10 May 1861, a small group of Sisters including Mother Vincent Whitty arrived in Brisbane, from Ireland. Motivated by a deep concern for struggling families and vulnerable children within the Brisbane community, the Sisters established St Vincent’s Home, Nudgee. This Mercy ministry evolved and expanded over the years to include support for people living with a disability and aged care.
The varied services offered by the Sisters of Mercy in different regions of Brisbane were amalgamated into Mercy Family Services (MFS) in 1996. In 2009, the Romero Centre, dedicated to supporting asylum seekers joined our mission. By 2011, the consolidation of family, disability, aged care, and asylum seeker services under one umbrella marked the birth of Mercy Community. In 2024, the Romero Centre will transition out of Mercy Community’s scope. Today, our dedicated team of over 1300 individuals operate across a vast network spanning from Southeast Queensland to Far North Queensland, encompassing urban, rural, and remote communities.
As Mercy Community looks to the future, the organisation is dedicated to building on the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy and delivering on its mission every day in every way. This vision includes bringing together all the Mercy ministries across Queensland that deliver community services. This harmonisation process began with Mercy Health and Aged Care Central Queensland (MHACCQ) joining with MCS SEQ Ltd. Uniting with other Mercy Ministries has enabled us to enhance our Residential Aged Care service and to bring together our Disability and Families and Young People (FYP) services, all operating under the banner of community services. Mercy Community looks forward to continuing to respond to the evolving needs of individuals and families through care and support.
Mercy Community was entrusted to the care of Mercy Partners by the Sisters of Mercy Brisbane Congregation on 11 April 2018.
Mercy Health and Aged Care Central Queensland was entrusted to the care of Mercy Partners by the Sisters of Mercy Rockhampton Congregation (now incorporated into the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea) on 12 October 2011.
Mercy Community Services North Queensland was entrusted to the care of Mercy Partners by the Sisters of Mercy Townsville Congregation (now incorporated into the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea) on 29 November 2011.
Acknowledgement of Country
