St Patrick’s College Fundraising for Project Compassion
30 March | Townsville, QLD
Students from St Patrick’s College Townsville have been on a journey of generosity and compassion during the Lenten season. Through bake sales, netball games, Easter egg hunts, and numerous other fundraising initiatives, students and faculty came together to support Caritas Australia and make a difference in the lives of others. The College community is thrilled to announce that they have raised more than $2000 for Project Compassion.
Queensland’s First integrated perinatal mental healthcare service
23 March | Brisbane, QLD
What was once the home of the Sisters of Mercy has been transformed into Queensland’s first integrated perinatal mental healthcare service. Catherine’s House for Mothers, Babies and Families, located in the former Convent at South Brisbane, delivers specialised care to parents experiencing depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges in the first year of their baby’s arrival.
Catherine’s House is a dedicated space for healing, recovery and connection and follows in the footsteps of the Sisters of Mercy in pricing compassionate care for the community.
Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta raises money for Caritas Australia’s Project
22 March | Parramatta, NSW
Senior students from Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta came together in the College’s Edith Angel Hall for a movie night to raise money for Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. The girls were dressed in their comfiest pj’s and tracksuits, ate popcorn and played trivia games making it the ultimate girls’ night in. Congratulations girls for raising almost $1,000 and supporting this wonderful cause.
St Ursula’s College Harmony Day
21 March | Yeppoon, QLD
St Ursula’s College Yeppoon selected the theme “Everyone Belongs” as their theme for Harmony Day. Students danced in the College courtyard during the First Break and then planted ‘harmony hands’ during the House Group time. The orange ‘harmony hands’ shared messages of inclusivity and respect for diversity.
St Patrick’s College Townsville Harmony Week
20 March | Townsville, QLD
To celebrate Harmony Week, St Patrick’s College Townsville gathered to honour diversity and promote inclusivity at their Harmony Week Assembly. The College had the privilege of welcoming Stephanie Naunton, College Alumni and current College Board Member to deliver a powerful and thought-provoking speech, shedding light on crucial issues such as racism, discrimination, and social justice. Stephanie’s address left a lasting impact, inspiring the students to be catalysts for positive change in their community.
The students continue to draw inspiration from the compassionate teachings of Sr Catherine McAuley, and strive to bring God’s loving kindness to all.
Monte Sant Angelo College raises funds for Project Timor
16 March, North Sydney
The students from Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College joined in the Taylor Swift mania during her recent Australian tour to raise funds for Project Timor through TayTay4Timor. The students danced, sang, made and swapped friendship bracelets all in an effort to raise much needed funds.
The Monte students supported the initiative to make a transformational difference to the lives of the girls at Colegio Infante de Sagres in Maliana, Timor-Leste. This is an incredible valuable initiative considering only 17.9% of women living rurally in Timor-Leste, have the opportunity to complete their secondary schooling.
St Rita’s College Clean Up Australia Day
15 March, Brisbane
Students from St Rita’s College Nagle House, participated in a Clean Up Australia Day initiative. Following school hours, students gathered at a local park for a delightful afternoon tea before embarking on a mission to clear the park of litter. Despite its initial appearance, the park was discovered to be littered with waste scattered throughout the gardens and playground.
The event was a group initiative with students volunteering their time to participate, parents providing a scrumptious afternoon tea, along with the dedicated Nagle staff members who assisted throughout the event. The event was an wonderful example of the positive impact the community can have on the environment.
Our Lady of Mercy Parramatta Mercy Tree Gift Fund
12 March, Parramatta
Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta through their Mercy Tree Gift Fund will support Mercy Works in 2024 through the Maucater Health Project. Aiming to help remote villages in Maucater, Timor-Leste, the Project will enhance accessibility to health services via community outreach and increased health knowledge to reduce preventable diseases and improve hygiene practices.
This initiative has been in existence since 2012 and is example of how the school community supports those in need.
Mount Alvernia College celebrates International Women’s Day
8 March, Brisbane
Mount Alvernia College students celebrated International Women’s Day by distributing purple ribbons to students upon their arrival at school. The purple ribbons signify strength, power, loyalty, justice and dignity, and is a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women’s rights.
The College Outreach Committee packed care packs during the day which will be distributed to the Queensland Police Service’s Vulnerable Persons Unit to women requiring emergency accommodation and support as a result of domestic violence.
Thank you girls for supporting these women in their time of need.
Mercy Community’s Clean up Australia Day
6 March, Lowood
The kids and carers alike at Mercy Community – Lowood Early Years Service joined in the fun on Clean Up Australia Day. They had a blast helping to keep the community clean and green with fun activities. These included crafting art from recycled products and using gold glitter in water to demonstrate the importance of keeping our oceans clean.
A reading of One Remarkable Reef by Kellie Byrnes helped teach them the importance of caring for our planet and the creatures who call it home. Mercy Community Lowood – Early Years Service is dedicated to strengthening families by providing them with access to a wide range of local community resources in the Somerset Region.
It is wonderful to see Mercy Community teaching the next generation that you are never too young to look after the environment.
All Hallows’ School Raises money for Muscular Dystrophy Queensland
1 March, Brisbane
All Hallows’ Year 11 students have raised a phenomenal $18,692 for Muscular Dystrophy Queensland! Not only is this the highest amount raised in a decade, but it also marks the second-largest contribution since All Hallows started supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association 30 years ago!
Armed with red bows and unwavering enthusiasm, the All Hallows’ students hit the streets of Brisbane CBD collecting donations and selling merchandise to raise awareness about the vital work of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
What an amazing example of the great work the students have undertaken to support Muscular Dystrophy and this Mercy Action activity.
Mater Mothers’ Hospital saves life
March | Brisbane, QLD
When Emily Wiles, 28 years, was 33 weeks pregnant a 5kg tumour on her ovaries was detected, prompting doctors to deliver her new baby by caesarean section seven days later.
As you can only imagine, this was an overwhelming time for Emily, however the compassion shown to Emily and her husband during this confronting time gave them peace of mind that she was in good hands. The Mater Hospital Brisbane’s gynaecological oncology team and the Mater Mothers’ Hospital worked collaboratively together to safely deliver little Eli and then remove the large tumour from Emily, which was then followed by chemotherapy.
The specialist knowledge and expertise of the Mater medical teams ensured that Emily and Eli were given the best chance of survival and life a happy and healthy life.
