Where We Work

Established in 2000, Mercy Works is the development arm of the Sisters of Mercy in Australia and Papua New Guinea. We work in partnership with vulnerable communities and local organisations domestically and in the Asia Pacific region. We work with the people of these communities and organisations to build capacity, dignity and self-reliance.

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“A Lot!” Helen’s Impact in a Multilingual Classroom

19 May 2025
Once a week, a subtle kind of magic happens in a brightly lit classroom at Dianella Primary School in Perth. ...

A Morning a Week That Changed a Life: Michael and Jamal’s* Story

18 May 2025
In 2018, Michael had just relocated to country Victoria with his wife for what was meant to be a temporary ...

25 Years of Making a Difference in Communities Worldwide

30 April 2025
‘The poor need help today, not next week.’ – Catherine McAuley. These words have been the guiding mantra for all ...

Statement of Support for First Nations People

In the spirit of reconciliation Mercy Works acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their living culture and their unique role in the life of the areas in which Mercy Works are located. We pay tribute to all of those who have nurtured this country over many thousands of years, deriving spiritual and physical needs from the seas, forests, soil, rivers, lakes and streams, and to Elders past and present. We join our First Nations people in honouring these lands as sacred.