About Us
The Mercy Health Foundation was established in 2006 to support Mercy Health, a Catholic provider of health, community and aged care services to improve care through research, training and development.
The Foundation operates as a company, limited by guarantee, and is the Trustee for the Mercy Health Trust Deed. The Company is governed by a Committee, appointed by Mercy Health.
The Committee is responsible for the good governance of the Company and is supported by the Executive Director and a team of dedicated fundraisers.
The Foundation's purpose is primarily to support research, teaching and training and unique projects, such as Victoria's first breastmilk bank at Mercy Hospital for Women. Projects are selected where there is an indentified need.
The Foundation is not about raising funds for buildings or new equipment. It is about developing the skills and abilities of people who care.
Our Mission
To promote and encourage research, teaching, training and development within Mercy Health.
Our Purpose
- To support the development of practice based research
- To stimulate teaching and training of care based professionals
- To proactively contribute to improvement in modalities of care
- To support unique projects that further care
- To operate the Foundation with clear effective accountability
Our Values
- Compassion - being present for others in their time of need
- Hospitality - providing a welcoming and nuturing environment
- Respect - respecting the sacredness of the gift of life. Acting with integrity and justice and valuing each person's dignity
- Innovation - striving to create a dynamic environment which encourages creativity and diversity
- Stewardship - building and strengthening the ministry and all resources entrusted to us
- Teamwork - working together to progress the Mercy mission