About Us
Walking together. Changing lives.
Mercy Works partners with communities in Australia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Timor-Leste to create opportunities for a more just and hopeful future.
Grounded in the values of the Sisters of Mercy, we work alongside people facing disadvantage—supporting education, health and sustainable livelihoods so individuals and communities can build a better future.
Who We Are
Mercy Works is the development arm of the Sisters of Mercy in Australia.
We support community-led programs that respond to local needs—programs designed and delivered with the people and communities they serve.
Our work is shaped by listening, respect and partnership. We believe the most effective solutions come from communities themselves—and we are there to support, strengthen and walk alongside.
How We Work
Our approach is practical, relational and long-term.
We don’t deliver short-term solutions. We invest in people and relationships—building trust and capability over time.
- We partner with local organisations and communities
- We support community-led solutions
- We build skills, confidence and opportunity
- We focus on long-term impact, not quick fixes
This is what makes our work sustainable—and why it lasts.
Our Story
For more than 25 years, Mercy Works has continued the mission of the Sisters of Mercy—responding to need, standing with those facing disadvantage, and working towards a more just world.
What began as a commitment to support vulnerable communities has grown into a network of partnerships across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Today, that mission continues through practical programs that create opportunity, strengthen communities and change lives.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our Vision
A just and compassionate world where all people have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Our Mission
We partner with communities facing disadvantage to build opportunity, dignity and self-reliance.
Our Values
- Mutuality: We walk alongside communities—building relationships based on trust, respect and shared learning, where we are changed as much as the communities we support.
- Integrity: We act with honesty and accountability, ensuring our work is transparent and responsible.
- Compassion: We respond with care and understanding, standing with people in times of need.
- Justice: We work towards a more just world, where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity and hope.
Learn More About Our People and Partners
Be part of the change
Your support helps create opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive.