Mercy Hospitals Victoria Limited

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Limited (ABN: 74762230429RR0001) is a nonprofit organization based in Victoria, Australia, dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services while aligned with the mission of the Catholic Church.

Overview

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Limited operates as part of the Mercy Health services, offering a wide range of medical services including acute and subacute hospital care, mental health programs, specialist women's and newborns' health services, early parenting education and support, and palliative care[1][3][5]. Their mission is to deliver compassionate care, emphasizing values such as compassion, hospitality, respect, innovation, stewardship, and teamwork[4].

Services

The organization manages several healthcare facilities in Victoria, including:

• Mercy Hospital for Women (MHW), Heidelberg: This tertiary hospital specializes in obstetric, gynaecological, and neonatal services.
• Werribee Mercy Hospital.
• Mercy Health O’Connell Family Centre, Canterbury: Focuses on early parenting services.
• Mercy Mental Health: Provides mental health programs primarily in the south west metropolitan Melbourne area.
• Mercy Palliative Care: Offers palliative care services as part of its commitment to supporting patients with severe illnesses[3][5].

Education and Training

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Limited also plays a significant role in education and training within the healthcare sector. It provides educational opportunities for medical, nursing, social welfare, and pastoral care students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels[5].

Mission and Values

Central to the organization's purpose is its adherence to the Catholic Church's mission while providing care to all individuals regardless of their religious beliefs or background. It aligns its operations with the theological framework of Mercy Ministry Companions[5]. The strategic direction is focused on expanding access to services, excelling in areas like women's and perinatal health, and developing models for vulnerable populations[4].

Strategic Framework

Mercy Hospitals Victoria Limited has outlined a strategic framework for growth and excellence from 2023 to 2027. This framework emphasizes leadership in health services, particularly in healthy ageing, and aims to implement contemporary aged care models and specialized services for dementia patients[4].

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/f790ca9b-38af-e811-a961-000d3ad24182/profile [2] https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.mercy_hospitals_victoria_ltd.61e4ddb8a2ac7e9d64d2fdbb443e1af5.html [3] https://health-services.mercyhealth.com.au/about-us/ [4] https://www.mercyhealth.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/61/2024/12/MHVL-Report-of-Operations-2023-24_WEB.pdf [5] https://new.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aaa0a/globalassets/tabled-paper-documents/tabled-paper-7743/mercy-hospitals-victoria-ltd---annual-report-2022-23.pdf