Mercy Health
Victoria University (VU) and Mercy Health have come together in a major partnership that builds on a long-standing relationship between the two organisations.
As leading institutions in education and health, VU and Mercy Health are both deeply rooted in Melbourne’s west—playing vital roles as major employers and community contributors.
About Mercy Health
Mercy Health delivers compassionate health, aged care, and community services to people at every stage of life. Its mission—together we witness God’s mercy and strive for justice in the delivery of compassionate care to our communities—is at the heart of everything it does.
A leader in research across a range of clinical areas, Mercy Health also plays a key role in education and training to continually improve the way care is delivered and to better support people in need.
About our collaboration
This collaboration focuses on creating impactful opportunities across several key areas, including staff training and development, student placements, employment pathways, and volunteering. It also opens doors for collaborative research, shared advocacy initiatives, and joint planning around infrastructure and future growth—particularly in the City of Wyndham and East Werribee, where both organisations have a strong presence.
Together, VU and Mercy Health are committed to improving community outcomes by combining their strengths to deliver real-world education, innovative health solutions, and long-term social benefit.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Together, we strive to make the world a better place and remain committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
- Goal #3 – Good Health & Wellbeing
- Goal #4 – Quality Education
- Goal #8 - Decent work and economic growth
Students & courses that benefit
Courses
VU and Mercy Health have a strong history of collaboration in student learning, particularly through clinical placements in Nursing, Midwifery, and Physiotherapy. Each year, more than 250 VU students gain valuable, real-world experience across Mercy Health’s services. These placements provide students with the opportunity to apply their skills in diverse healthcare settings, preparing them for meaningful and impactful careers in the health sector.
Placement opportunities within Mercy Health are available to students of:
- Bachelor of Midwifery/Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nurtitional Science/Master of Dietetics
- Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Speech and Language Sciences/Master of Speech Pathology
- Diploma of Nursing
- Cert III in Health Administration
- Cert III in Health Services Assistance
Research & projects
Victoria University and Mercy Health work together to explore research opportunities in areas of shared interest, including health, mental health, and sustainability. The partnership supports collaboration on joint research funding applications where appropriate and is exploring ways to formalise adjunct and honorary academic positions for Mercy Health staff.
These initiatives aim to strengthen ties between teaching and research, foster innovation, and deliver meaningful outcomes for the communities both organisations serve.
