Mercy Place Colac
Active lives for seniors in lockdown
Mercy Place Colac aged-care home is continuing to focus on ensuring its residents are in regular contact with loved ones and are keeping active and engaged during lockdown.
Aged-care staff waiting for jab
Two Colac aged-care homes say they still have staff members waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine, but all residents who wanted to receive the jab have been vaccinated.
Nurses mark special day
Mercy Place Colac nurse Gurpal Singh says he feels proud to work as a nurse in Australia.
A century of true persistence
“I’ve had more kicks in the guts than a horse, but I tell you what, I got up and I kept going.” Colac’s Les Trigg says turning 100 feels no different to any other day.
Trailblazer Doris reflects on work
Colac’s Doris Robbins has always been a hard worker.
Avid readers enjoying book donations
“I would be lost without a book.”
Mercy Place Colac resident Betty Tucker is just one of the many residents who have been busy reading books donated to the aged care home.
Veteran keeps watchful eye on Mercy gardens
Mercy Place Colac’s very own green thumb has been keeping busy during the home’s lockdown.
Drawings bring joy to aged care home
When Colac’s Stella Clark learnt about visitor restrictions at Mercy Place aged care home to reduce the spread of coronavirus, she wanted to help spread joy and happiness to residents.