St John of God Health Care and St John of God Foundation are deeply saddened by the passing of highly respected, well-known WA businessman and philanthropist, Jack Bendat AM CitWA.
Jack was passionate about improving the lives and health outcomes of West Australians and his contributions have made significant and long-lasting impacts to so many.
He, along with his family, have been philanthropic supporters of St John of God Foundation for 20 years.
His philanthropic contributions of almost $10 million over that time have enabled world class cancer care, leading medical research and provided stability and support for vulnerable young people at St John of God Health Care services in Western Australia.
Notably, he and his family provided generous support towards the Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre at St John of God Subiaco Hospital, which brought together many of the elements involved in cancer care including oncology, haematology and palliative care, and research. Outside of his and wife Eleanor’s personal donation, Jack was instrumental in the fundraising campaign for the centre, serving as Campaign President.
He also provided generous support to establish several Bendat Horizon Houses across Western Australia and Victoria which provide accommodation and support services for young people who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness.
His legacy will also live on through the ongoing advancements in medical care enabled through the Bendat Respiratory Research and Development Fund, which included establishing and continuing the only thoracic cancer biobank in Western Australia, enabling meaningful research into the future.
His passionate support for the health care and wellbeing of our community was boundless.
We are honoured to have an enduring legacy with the Bendat family, and are forever grateful for Jack’s long term support and dedication to improving and transforming the lives and health outcomes of West Australians.
We extend our deepest condolences to Jack’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.
Mrs Kerry Sanderson AC CVO Chair of St John of God Health Care
Dr Shane Kelly Group CEO St John of God Health Care
Mr Tony Howarth AO Board Chair of St John of God Foundation
Bianca Pietralla CEO St John of God Foundation
