As National Palliative Care Week approaches, Mercy Care Centre Young is shining a light on the vital support it provides to families across the Hilltops region during life’s most difficult moments.
A public healthcare service, Mercy Care Centre Young provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, community health and aged care services for the people of Young and surrounding areas.
During National Palliative Care Week (11–17 May), Mercy Care Centre Young is encouraging open conversations about palliative care and raising awareness of the compassionate, holistic care available locally.
Mary Lou Cusack, Operations Manager at Mercy Care Centre Young, said Palliative Care Week is a meaningful time to highlight the personalised and compassionate support the service provides to individuals and families facing end-of-life care.
“At Mercy Care Centre Young, we focus on dignity, comfort and connection – not just for patients, but for their loved ones too. It can be a difficult time when someone you love is in palliative care, and we’re here to walk alongside them with care, respect and kindness.”
“Our upcoming Coffee Connect sessions are a great way to bring the local community together, ask questions, and learn more about what palliative care really means – because it’s often a part of life you don’t fully understand until you’re living through it.”
To mark the week, Mercy Care Centre Young is hosting a series of Coffee Connect sessions across the region from 13–15 May, offering locals the chance to meet with healthcare professionals, ask questions, and learn more about palliative care services in an informal, welcoming setting.
Palliative care is about supporting you and your loved ones – physically, emotionally, and socially. Whether you’re a patient, a caregiver, or simply curious, you’re invited to drop in for a relaxed chat. Refreshments will be provided.
What to Expect:
• Drop-in Clinics – Chat with nurses and care professionals
• Informal Gatherings – Share stories, ask questions, and connect
• No Appointments Needed – Just conversation, support, and community
Session Times and Locations:
Boorowa:
Holly’s Café, 107 Pudman St, Boorowa NSW 2586 Monday 13 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Harden:
Harden Country Club, East St, Harden NSW 2587 Tuesday 14 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Young:
Young Services Club, 42 Cloete St, Young NSW 2594 Wednesday 15 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm
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