Mercy Ships Australia in Caloundra, Queensland | Community organisation

Mercy Ships Australia

Locality: Caloundra, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5437 2992

Address: Suite 4, 24 Bulcock St 4551 Caloundra, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.mercyships.org.au/

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30.01.2022 This Australia Day, we're celebrating our Aussie volunteers serving around the world! From the Africa Mercy in the Canary Islands, to the Global Mercy in Belgium (pictured here with a few Kiwis too), to our Advance Team already on the ground in Senegal, Australian volunteers are serving with with a spirit of adventure and a dedication to bringing hope and healing. Find out more about international volunteer crew at https://mercyships.org.au/a-home-away-from-home/ #Volunt...eer #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips See more

25.01.2022 Today our world is different than it was last year, and it has been tough for so many. One thing is certain, the people we help still need us... and they will need us tomorrow, even more than they do today. This Black Friday, give the greatest impact with a gift of hope, healing and transformation to those who need it most: mercyships.org.au/give/blackfriday

24.01.2022 There’s something new on the horizon... Coming October 6. #comingsoon... #hopeandhealing #mercyships See more

23.01.2022 Aussie volunteer Marlise Shadbolt has always got something delicious cooking. As a member of our Galley Staff, she helps keep the crew sustained to do their work with excellence. Thank you, Marlise, for bringing the taste of home cooking to our community on board! #Volunteer #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips

22.01.2022 The whole crew loves the HVAC Refrigeration Engineer for keeping the air conditioning running on board each Mercy Ship. But that's not all they do! They maintain the refrigeration system for all the food and beverages, too. Mercy Ships could not function without this role and there is a critical need right now for someone to fill it. Sound like the right fit for you? Learn more today at https://bit.ly/msauHVAC #Volunteer #MakeYourMark #MercyShips

22.01.2022 What time is it!? Mari-TIME! World Maritime Day that is. Today, we want to celebrate and thank all of our dedicated mariners who help run the Africa Mercy. Are you a maritime professional looking to use your skills to transform lives? Come power our ships as we strengthen health care systems together: mercyships.org.au/volunteer

21.01.2022 It’s Africa Day! For more than 30 years, Mercy Ships has been invited to multiple countries on the continent and worked side by side with many different African people. On Africa Day, we want to thank these nations and people for their hospitality, partnership, and friendship. We also want to take the opportunity to share what Africa Day is really about. Mercy Ships Africa Bureau Director Dr. Pierre M’Pelé, originally from the Congo, brings a unique perspective to the table. ... Hear what Africa Day means to him and why we should celebrate in our Q&A: https://mercyships.org.au/celebrating-africa-day-with-dr-p/ #AfricaDay #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips

20.01.2022 Love a good coffee but wondering how it can help change lives? As we lead up to International Coffee Day on 1 October, donate the cost of a coffee to help Mercy Ships continue to provide medical care and life-changing surgeries to some of the world's poorest people. Donate today at mercyships.org.au/giving/2020coffeeday

19.01.2022 Bubbles make everything way more exciting! While recovery following surgery can sometimes be painful, our volunteers on board the Africa Mercy strive to make it fun for our patients with activities that keep them active and engaged.

19.01.2022 With her hot pink casts yet to come off, Djimby still had a long road of rehabilitation ahead of her. But knowing Djimby, we were confident that it would only be a matter of time before she was running into the arms of her beloved grandmother. Looking back nowwe were totally right!

14.01.2022 Remember Marie Madeleine? She sent us a picture of her back in school in Senegal! We're so proud to see her standing tall in front of her class and excelling in this new season. We've seen her determination during her healing recovery and we have no doubt that same focus is now being pointed toward her studies.

13.01.2022 If you missed the first episode of The Surgery Ship series yesterday, catch up today at 1pm on 7TWO or stream on demand on 7Plus! Watch The Surgery Ship bit.ly/TheSurgeryShipon7Plus #TheSurgeryShip... #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips See more

12.01.2022 Being in hospital can be a nerve-wrecking time for anyone, but especially for a 6-year-old girl like Satou. Thankfully, our volunteers like Katie Burton are there to hold onto every step of the way.

11.01.2022 Did you know that Senegal is leading the charge in addressing COVID-19? With test results being returned in 24 hours, regular temperature checks, and no conflict over the use of masks, Senegal has been able to curb the effect of the virus considerably. We're proud to serve Senegal and celebrate their success! Read more at usatoday.com//covid-19-why-senegal-outpacing-u/5659696002/

10.01.2022 In the next episode of The Surgery Ship, meet Dr. Lindsay Sherriff. After 25 years in private practice in Australia, Dr. Lindsay believed it was the right time to follow a long-term desire to use his medical skills abroad. Meet Dr. Lindsay Sherriff on The Surgery Ship, this Sunday at 11am & Monday at 1pm on 7TWO. #TheSurgeryShip... #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips See more

09.01.2022 Join us as our Crew Nurse and help to keep our crew of volunteers from around the world healthy as they bring hope and healing to the people of Africa. If you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone and on board our hospital ship, apply now at bit.ly/mscrewnurse or contact a recruiter today at [email protected].

07.01.2022 Six years ago, a fire left 11-year-old Diama with a severe burn contracture. After plastic reconstructive surgery on board the Africa Mercy and several weeks of rehab, she has restored function in her leg. The road to get there wasn't easy, but Diama's resilience never faltered. She put in the hard work and is now reaping the benefits! We are so happy to see her healed and proud that she accomplished her goal.

07.01.2022 We don't know about you, but we're so excited to see the transformation of our new ship, the Global Mercy! She sure is a beauty! But the Global Mercy is so much more than a ship. Watch Jim Paterson walk us through what it means for Mercy Ships and the people we serve. #globalmercy #mercyships #hopeandhealing

07.01.2022 Our Transportation & Maintenance Team contributes to the overall Mercy Ships 'engine' by ensuring that our vehicles are maintained and available to transport patients and volunteers, whenever required. "Leading the team has challenged me to be my very best week-in and week-out," says Manda Andriamanga from Madagascar. "It has been a privilege to be part of this vision and this community."

06.01.2022 Dr. Rokhaya Thiam recently established Senegal’s first non-profit palliative care association that delivers direct patient care. Her passion for palliative care stems from a very personal journey, during which she experienced both caring for, and losing, a loved one. Dr. Thiam was one of thirty-two local health care professionals who participated in our Palliative Care Course, which was offered for the first time during the Africa Mercy’s field service in Senegal.

06.01.2022 Mercy Ships saw over 500 ophthalmic surgeries performed on board the Africa Mercy in Senegal! That's over 500 people that were once blind, but can now see. Let's celebrate the patients who have had their vision restored, as well as our volunteer crew for their hard work in providing new sight.

06.01.2022 Curious about what goes on behind the scenes of our dental program in Guinea? Join Amadou for a day in his life as a dental student at the Gamal Abdel Nasser University! #StrengtheningHealthcare #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips

05.01.2022 This #InternationalDayofEducation marks an exciting chapter for the Mercy Ships Academy as we've officially launched two schools one on board each of our vessels! With teacher orientation checked off the list, it was recently time to open the doors and welcome students to the #GlobalMercy and #AfricaMercy Academy. Thank you to our amazing volunteer teachers for creating a one-of-a-kind environment for the children of our crew to learn! #SchoolOnAShip #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips

05.01.2022 Senegal, you are in our thoughts and in our prayers. A few weeks ago thousands were displaced after three months of rain fell in just seven hours and we know the impact continues to make daily living tremendously difficult. To our patients, our day crew, our friends: nos cœurs et notre amour sont avec vous au milieu de vos difficultés. Que Dieu te tienne près!

03.01.2022 Mercy Ships has come a long way, but we’re just getting started. - Rosa Whitaker, President of Mercy Ships Find out how 42 years of providing safe surgical care will lead to even more hope and healing. Coming October 6.... #comingsoon #hopeandhealing #mercyships

02.01.2022 A heart-breaking 100,000 women worldwide suffer from an obstetric fistula condition each year. This injury, often caused by obstructed labour, doesn't just leave women physically incontinent... it often leaves them socially isolated and deeply ashamed. Every single Women's Health patient who comes on board our hospital ships has already climbed a mountain just by arriving, and we're excited to honour them with a special spotlight as we celebrate International Day to End Obstetric Fistula today. #WomensHealth #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips

01.01.2022 The tide is turning. Anticipation is in the salty sea air. Something wonderful is about to happen. #comingsoon... #hopeandhealing #mercyships See more

23.12.2021 The many behind-the-scenes technical volunteers are the people who keep a Mercy Ship afloat. The Mechanic/Fitter has the vital responsibility of repairing and maintaining equipment like engines, pumps, valves, and the plumbing system. Do you want to use your skills to deliver hope and healing? Learn more about this critical need: https://bit.ly/msaumechanicfitter #Volunteer... #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips See more

21.12.2021 A new ship means a new dining room, a new teamand a whole lot of new meal plans. Meet the volunteers who are getting the #GlobalMercy dining areas ready for action! They're working to make this area of the ship a place of rest, community, and nourishment for each volunteer who makes their home on board. #Volunteer #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips

04.12.2021 Mercy Ships founder Don Stephens recently visited the #GlobalMercy, seeing it as a fully built hospital ship for the very first time. It's a moment you never forget. Could this be you, climbing the gangway and stepping on board the biggest civilian hospital ship in the world? Discover how to #MakeYourMark with Mercy Ships at https://www.mercyships.org/makeyourmark/ #Volunteer #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips

14.11.2021 At 2 years old, Saliou was too young to realise his cleft lip set him apart from the other children. Now, after a successful surgery on board the #AfricaMercy, he'll never have to grow up experiencing the impacts of this condition. Thanks to friends like you, Saliou's life has been transformed! #GlobalHealth #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips

06.11.2021 Over the past several months, the Mercy Ships Country Engagement Team has travelled thousands of kilometres across Senegal. Throughout a dozen regions, they've met with patients, identifying candidates for surgery. Now they're doing a final round of patient screenings in Dakar. The first patients are ready and waiting to come on board and receive their life-changing surgeries in a matter of weeks! #GlobalHealth #HopeAndHealing #MercyShips