Three alumni join our Mercy Honour Roll

OC 1995

Nominated for her recognised outstanding success in business

Anna studied for many years at university to become a podiatrist and, frustrated by the lack of footwear available for purchase that was good for people’s feet, she began her own footwear business. Anna is the proud owner and director of the very successful brand, Bared Footwear.

She said that since leaving the College in 1995, the Mercy ethos ingrained in her education was something she continued to share with all those she employed and interacted with, demonstrated by her strong passion for people and the planet. Creating the most sustainable shoes in the most sustainable way, providing the best customer service experience possible and then giving back generously to help those who are less fortunate is what drives Anna every day.

Anna is an active supporter of the local community as well as financially supporting disadvantaged communities in the Northern Territory and east Africa. She believes that privilege comes with great responsibility to give back to those less fortunate.

OC 1970

Nominated for her recognised outstanding success in the dairy industry

Helen Dornom attended the College when it was a girls-only cohort and subjects were limited. With a passion for Physics and Chemistry which were not offered, the Sisters of Mercy organised for her to take those subjects at Aquinas College (an all-boys school). Helen studied Agricultural Science at Melbourne University and has worked in the dairy industry since, winning many industry awards.

Helen has shown commitment to the Mercy ethos as illustrated in her integrity throughout her working life. Helen is now Dairy Australia's Manager of Sustainability, including Food Safety and Integrity and Chair of the International Dairy Federation’s Standing Committee on Farm Management. In September 2019, she received the IDF Award in recognition of “providing over 40 years outstanding leadership and service to the dairy sector, both in Australia and internationally, across a broad area of food safety, residues, animal health and welfare, farm management, food standards and sustainability”.

OC 1988

Nominated for his excellence in the aviation profession

Steven Wallace always dreamed of being a pilot and serving the community. His initial plan to join the military could not be fulfilled due to being short sighted. After this setback, Steven embarked on a 10-year career in the banking industry. During this time Steve gained flying hours privately and obtained his commercial aviation license. Steve now works as a pilot for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Queensland section and is a great role model in his workplace, in the community and for his family.

His commitment to the Mercy ethos is demonstrated by his passion for helping people in need, he shows compassion to patients who are often enduring the most stressful times of their lives, and he serves and treats all patients equally. The RFDS services Indigenous and remote communities in regional Australia and Steven has shown immense courage flying in difficult conditions.