Your Impact

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Celebrating 30 years of life-changing outcomes

In June, we celebrated St John of God Foundation's 30 year anniversary, and three decades of your incredible support helping to improve health outcomes for the communities we serve.

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A remarkable legacy for patients and their families

We are honoured to share the story of Lois Batten, a grateful patient who left a generous legacy gift to support the caregivers, patients and families at St John of God Warrnambool Hospital, as well as the wider community.

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Generous donor support boosts vital community service

The Stan Perron Charitable Foundation has partnered with St John of God Midland Public Hospital and East Metropolitan Health Service to revitalise a crucial service delivering culturally appropriate perinatal care to Aboriginal mothers and newborns.

St John of God Foundation team hold their arms up in celebration at completing the HBF run for a reason

Your community cares

Five incredible stories of community generosity.

Caitlyn Jolly, her husband Aaron and their baby Eleanor

Caitlyn's inspiring story

How one family gave the most special gift for our littlest patients.

St John of God Subiaco Hospital caregivers and scholarship recipients, with Rick Sherlock, Maxxia General Manager (far left)

Supporting our nurses to provide exceptional care

Donation from generous partners to enable further education for Subiaco nurses.

St John of God Bunbury Hospital caregivers and Piacentini & Son staff posing with the ‘Pink Panther’

Why we give...

Making a donation to a cause close to your heart can be a deeply personal gesture. We are genuinely grateful when donors share their stories with us, and give us an insight into why they choose to give.

St John of God Foundation CEO, Bianca Pietralla

What's on your mind?

A quick-fire Q and A with our CEO, Bianca Pietralla.

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Your kindness in action

The life-changing impact of your generosity over the past year.

Giving Insight Spring 2024 magazine cover showing a surgeon in scrubs working with surgical equipment

Giving Insight: Spring 2024 edition out now

Welcome to the Spring 2024 edition of Giving Insight magazine.

A rich history of compassionate care

The story of St John of God Berwick Hospital.

Outside of the Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Supporting cancer patients through state-of-the-art, world-class oncology care

The story of the Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

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A legacy of compassion and care

The story of St John of God Murdoch Community Hospice.

Photo collage showing (top) caregivers holding up a thank you sign, (bottom left) a sick boy in a hospital crib high fives a male caregiver, (bottom centre) a smiling caregiver holds a new born baby with a nose tube, (bottom right) a hospital patient and caregiver hold up their fingers to create a heart shape

30 years of impact

As we celebrate 30 years of St John of God Foundation, we'd like to express our most heartfelt gratitude for your many years of support.

World-class surgical equipment thanks to generous donation

Through the generous support of the Massey Charitable Trust, St John of God Subiaco Hospital has recently acquired a ConMed Air Seal System to support exceptional, personalised patient care.

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Pauline’s story

Pauline Tew was always on the go, caring for her husband, travelling, and working. When COVID-19 hit, it forced Pauline to slow down. This is when Pauline discovered a wheeze in her chest was something more.

Giving Insight Autumn 2024 magazine cover

Giving Insight: Autumn 2024 edition out now

Stories of life-changing impact made possible through our generous supporter community.

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Celebrating you

Over the past 30 years, more than $75 million has been donated in support of St John of God Health Care patients and clients.

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30 years of community support: Then… and now!

We asked some of our longest serving caregivers to tell us what fundraising has meant to them and their patients over the past 30 years.

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A sacred space for patients, thanks to you

Using the healing power of nature for better mental health and wellbeing.

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Donations fund game-changing technology for patients

To help meet the needs of people in our community who are facing a brain cancer diagnosis, St John of God Murdoch Hospital has recently invested in state-of- the-art neurosurgery equipment.

Judith (left) smiles with her son and daughter-in-law at their wedding

A new lease on life, thanks to a Gift of Hope

In late 2021, Judith Foster, a mother and grandmother who had dedicated nearly 40 years to a career as a nurse and midwife, found herself facing a lung cancer diagnosis - despite never having smoked in her life.

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Donor support bringing the very best care to sick kids across WA

In 2024, Stan Perron Charitable Foundation has generously provided funding for several vital pieces of equipment at hospitals across WA that will help to deliver the very best care for vulnerable babies and children.

Phillips Azurion 7 M20 FlexArm Angiography Machine

Your support makes care closer to home a reality

St John of God Bunbury Hospital has recently completed a $1.1M upgrade of its Interventional Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory ('Cath Lab'), funded by generous donations.

Bright pink Panther Series II Low Loader truck

Honk if you love caring for your community!

South West WA-based transport company, Piacentini & Son, is painting a recently built Panther Series II Low Loader completely pink in recognition of all the Australians diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

Special kits support vulnerable patients

Being admitted to hospital can be a very confronting experience.

What’s on your mind?

In celebration of our 30th anniversary, we asked some of the St John of God Foundation team to share their highlights.

Health care and hope, in your hands

A reflection from St John of God Health Care Group CEO, Bryan Pyne.

Front of the Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre building

One family's enduring legacy

As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we reflect on a meaningful partnership spanning over two decades.

Giving Insight: Spring 2023 edition out now

Welcome to the Spring 2023 edition of Giving Insight magazine.

Maeve O’Malley (Acting Nurse Unit Manager), Dana Cederman (Clinical Nurse), and Kirsty Bright (Registered Nurse) installing new digital radios in palliative patient rooms.

Music brings joy and comfort to critically ill patients

When a person is in palliative care, it can be the smallest things that bring joy.

What’s on your mind?

A quick-fire Q and A with St John of God Foundation CEO Bianca Pietralla.

Caregivers from St John of God Foundation

You brought hope when it was needed most

We sincerely thank our supporters for their amazing contributions over the last financial year.

Gorrie family (pictured centre) meeting with caregivers at St John of God Geelong Hospital

Why we give

Danny Gorrie was cherished and adored by his family - including his dad David, mum Julie, and his sisters Lauren and Kendl.

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Donor funding creates specialist nurse position

Thanks to a generous philanthropic commitment from the McCusker Charitable Foundation, a Clinical Nurse Specialist position has been established at St John of God Murdoch Hospital to support patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD).

Perth musician, husband and father Errol Tout and wife Sandie in a patient room surrounded by helium balloons

Errol’s music plays on

Perth musician, husband and father Errol Tout sadly passed away last year following a 10-year battle with cancer. But his legacy, and his music, will live on - thanks to those who knew and loved him.

Why Sarah decided to Run for a Reason

On Sunday 21 May, thousands of Western Australians descended on Perth's CBD to take part in the 2023 HBF Run for a Reason.

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Precious moments with lost little ones

The loss of a child is something no family should ever have to face. Tragically, for some families, it is a reality.

Caregiver cradling a swaddled newborn and smiling

Telethon funding for vulnerable infants and families

For the first time this year, St John of God Foundation was awarded funding from the Channel 7 Telethon Trust, which will directly help families in the NICU and Special Care Nursery at both St John of God Murdoch and Subiaco Hospitals. 

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Palliative care update

For caregivers like Casey, it can be an honour and privilege to walk alongside patients with life-limiting illness and their families, and to be welcomed into their life at such a pivotal time.

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Gifts of Hope

Imagine being diagnosed with a life-threatening condition like cancer, and not being able to access the best treatment for your disease.

Dennis and Peter sitting at a lookout point with a view

Giving back in gratitude

Dennis' beloved husband Peter was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2017, and over the next four years, they spent a lot of their time at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.

Share your gratitude

From heartfelt interactions between caregivers and patients, through to life-changing donations, every expression of thanks has the power to make a day or even change a life.

The Power of Thank You

There is no better feeling

Since 2020, St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital caregivers have raised over $11,000 through St John of God Health Care's workplace giving program.

Community support for the Special Care Nursery

Thanks to the wonderful support shown by the St John of God Geelong Hospital community, the Special Care Nursery will soon receive their very first Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer (TcB) device to support advanced diagnosis and treatment of neonatal jaundice.

Mental health care closer to home

Supporting the community to achieve better mental health and wellbeing outcomes.

Cargivers standing outside in front of St John of God Bunbury Hosptial

Supporting care closer to home, together

Many of us know someone who has received a cancer diagnosis.

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What comes next?

New Subiaco clinic helps patients find wellness after breast cancer.

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A lasting gift for our communities

The gift of good health is something we often take for granted.

St John of God Geelong Hosptial Golf Day proudly presented by Lake Imaging and held at the scenic 13th Beach Golf Links

Golf day fundraiser a hole-in-one

St John of God Geelong Hospital Golf Day raises funds for maternity redevelopment.

Dr David Oehme standing in theatre wearing scrubs and PPE

Mary’s lasting legacy

Complex spinal surgery made possible through the kindness of one Berwick local.

Caregivrs on the theatre with Trident HD technology at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.

New technology transforming breast cancer surgery

Donor funding helps breast cancer patients to access state-of-the-art equipment at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.

Thank you, Tim and Harry

Enduring friendship makes a powerful difference in Ballarat community.

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The power of 'thank you'

Two simple words can change the world.

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Why I give

We are so very fortunate to have kind and compassionate donors who care deeply about giving back to their communities, and love to hear the stories behind what inspires them to give.

Thank you for your feedback

We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who took the time to complete our 2022 Donor Satisfaction Survey. Your feedback is so important to us, and helps us to understand the areas of our work that are most meaningful to you.

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Thank you for helping to make wishes come true

You have brought hope, joy and comfort to St John of God Health Care patients and caregivers across Australia. 

What’s on your mind?

A quick-fire Q and A with our CEO, Bianca Pietralla

Giving Insight: Autumn 2023 edition out now

Stories of life-changing impact made possible through our generous supporter community.

Couple in Murdoch hospital cancer treatment centre

Donor-funded therapy a game changer

Thanks to generous donor support, a group therapy program has been established at St John of God Murdoch Hospital's Cancer Centre, to support people experiencing spiritual distress.

Three St John of God Ballarat hospital caregivers looking at clipboard and talking to each other

New equipment to transform training for caregivers in Ballarat

Advanced training and simulation equipment will soon be available to caregivers at St John of God Ballarat Hospital thanks to generous donor support.

St John of God Geelong Hospital caregiver using the Transcutaneous Billirubinometer on a new baby as the baby's mother watches on

Generous support from community enables advanced care for newborns in Geelong

A new donor-funded device for St John of God Geelong Hospital will bring even more advanced care to new babies in the Special Care Nursery.

St John of God Murdoch Hospital caregivers standing next to a Cuddle Bed

Thank you for supporting patients and families during end of life care

We are so grateful to our donors for their generous support of Cuddle Beds at St John of God Health Care.

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A Gift of Hope makes treatment possible for mother battling cervical cancer

For patients who are struggling to afford the best treatment for their cancer, a donor-funded Gift of Hope can be life-changing.

How your donations make a difference

FY22 donation snapshot: the life-changing impact of your generosity at a glance.

Supporting the growing need for mental health care closer to home

Langmore Centre celebrates redevelopment milestone

Exterior of St John of God Warrnambool Hospital

Supporting better health outcomes in Victoria’s South West

An update on the Midfield Group's generous support for patients at St John of God Warrnambool Hospital.

St John of God Murdoch Hospital caregiver Marie Condon talking to a patient.

New Clinical Nurse Consultant role to help cancer patients and their families

Comprehensive cancer support made possible at St John of God Murdoch Hospital thanks to generous gift from grateful patient

Sisters empowering women through education

The new Sister Bridget Clancy Scholarship for the Empowerment of Women through Education will support caregivers to continue their studies.

St John of God Bendigo Hospital caregivers testing the SOZO machine

New equipment a game changer for breast cancer patients in Bendigo

New donor-funded equipment has been purchased for St John of God Bendigo Hospital that will greatly improve quality of life for patients recovering from breast cancer.

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Cutting-edge medical research made possible at Subiaco thanks to donor support

Thanks to you, research at the St John of God Subiaco Hospital is improving clinical outcomes and quality of life for individual patients and the community.

St John of God Bunbury Hospital CEO Jeffrey Williams

Why I Give

We asked Jeffrey Williams, donor and CEO of St John of God Bunbury Hospital, to share why he chooses to give.

Giving Insight: Spring 2022 edition out now

Stories of life-changing impact made possible through our generous supporter community.

A note from Dr Cam McLaren

Thanks to people like you, advanced cancer treatments are changing lives.

Bringing hope to critically ill patients

Gifts of Hope make a real difference to patients in need.

An update on Cuddle Beds

Bringing comfort and connection to patients and their loved ones in their time of greatest need.

Bunbury Gala Ball

Bunbury caregivers host successful gala ball fundraiser to support patients in need.

Delivering outstanding care for new bubs and their parents

Delivering outstanding care for new bubs and their parents, and supporting Geelong families now and into the future.

Geelong Kindness Cart

Rolling out some extra kindness in Geelong and supporting caregivers on the front line.

Life-changing equipment for Ballarat Emergency Department

Generous donor support helps patients and caregivers at Ballarat Emergency Department.

Supporting ground-breaking research at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

Donor-funded equipment supporting oncology clinical trials.

Why I Choose to Give - Mr Meyer's Story

One of our amazing donors shares his story.

Your kindness at Christmas 2021

Thank you - your kindness at Christmastime has made an amazing impact.

Giving Insight: Autumn 2022 edition out now

Stories of life-changing impact made possible through our generous supporter community.

A lasting legacy

Read about how a generous legacy gift from a grateful patient will support the important work our researchers are carrying out to better diagnose and treat a range of cancers.

Why I choose to give

Generous St John of God Foundation supporters share their personal motivations for giving.

Karan's heartfelt thank you

In response to your generous support towards our 2021 Tax Appeal, raising funds to purchase additional Cuddle Beds, caregiver Karan Lane expresses her sincere gratitude.

St John of God Subiaco Hospital patient, Helen Parry

Helen's story

Helen Parry was surprised to coincidentally discover she had breast cancer in 2020. Thankfully, she was able to access advanced radiation treatment thanks to philanthropic support.

Andrew Withers and St John of God Geelong caregivers

Why I became a donor

Grateful patient Andrew Withers wanted to give back something meaningful to say thank you to caregivers for the exceptional care he and his wife have received at St John of God Geelong Hospital.

Remembering our benefactors

We were deeply saddened to say goodbye over this past year to some incredibly compassionate and inspiring people who were significant philanthropic leaders in our community.

New technology offers patients advanced care

St John of God Bunbury Hospital has become the first regional hospital to introduce a new procedure and technology that ensures more accurate identification and diagnosis of prostate cancer for men in the South West of Western Australia.

Donations kick-start new clinical trials

Clinical trials play an essential role in the discovery of new medicines, offering eligible patients access to new treatment options beyond the standard care.

Why we wanted to give back

Following the birth of their daughter Violet, who spent six days in the hospital's Special Care Nursery, Laura and James were so grateful for the care they received that they wanted to give back in a way that was meaningful to them.

Leading cancer care

Regional breast cancer patients can now access treatment with state-of-the-art Magseed technology thanks to generous donor support.

Caregivers in theatre during Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) treatment

Donations help patients spend less time in hospital

The state-of-the-art Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) technology, acquired by the hospital in 2020, is the gift that keeps on giving.

Donors boost research funding

Generous donations provide vital support in funding important medical research that can create hope, improve patient care, and contribute to the global fight against cancer.

State-of-the-art heart care

New cardiac equipment at St John of God Bunbury Hospital is supporting patients in the South West of Western Australia to access to state-of-the-art heart care, closer to home.

Sean celebrates 10 years of survival

In March 2010, 38-year-old Sean Mahony received the devastating news that he had stage four bowel cancer which had spread to his liver.

Sean celebrates 10 years of survival

Why I became a donor

Philanthropic giving often comes from a desire to enhance the wellbeing of others. This was certainly the case for generous donors, Siegfried and Gudrun Westerfeld.

Why I became a donor

Jennie, our fundraising hero

St John of God Health Care caregiver Jennie raised over $2,800 in support of cancer research

Leading the way in compassionate care

Cuddle Beds allow loved ones to be physically close and lay together, deepening connection and providing comfort.

Leading the way in compassionate care

A very special thank you to Foundation donors

Fully funded by generous donations to St John of God Foundation, the Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) equipment is now supporting advanced treatment options for breast cancer patients at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.

Immunotherapy treatment gives Valerie an incredible outcome

Otherwise fit and healthy Valerie Davis was diagnosed with lung cancer in October 2018 after being tested for a cough that wouldn't go away.

Immunotherapy treatment gives Valerie and incredible outcome

Looking back over 25 years of support

Your support over the past 25 years has provided over $40 million to support advanced healthcare for our communities.

25 years of your support

State-of-the-art equipment, thanks to your support

Three new state-of-the-art ultrasound machines have been purchased for St John of God Berwick, Geelong, and Mount Lawley hospitals to support personalised maternity care for mums-to-be.

State-of-the-art equipment, thanks to your support

Generous Guthrie study bursary supports better patient care are Murdoch Hospital

When Annette Guthrie, a much-loved Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at St John of God Murdoch Hosptial, sadly passed away at 55 with recurring lymphoma, her family kept her spirit alive by helping others.

Generous Guthrie study bursary supports better patient care are Murdoch Hospital

Tony's miracle

"It was a miracle of miracles. Thanks to the wonderful care I received, I am still alive today." - Tony.

Joong's story

Joong was diagnosed with renal cell cancer in 2013 at age 35 when his spine collapsed. Finding Footprints Day Centre was a blessing.

Read Joong's story

Emma's Story

A new technology, funded by St John of God Foundation donors, provided 29-year-old Emma English personalised cancer care which helped save her life.

Footprints Day Centre

Footprints Day Centre provides practical and emotional support to patients and their families in their time of greatest need.

Your Impact

Your generous donations enable St John of God Foundation to support transformational health care for patients in their time of need, through St John of God Health Care.

The impact of your generosity

Celebrating 30 years of life-changing outcomes

A remarkable legacy for patients and their families

Generous donor support boosts vital community service

Your community cares

Caitlyn's inspiring story

Supporting our nurses to provide exceptional care

Why we give...

What's on your mind?

Your kindness in action

Giving Insight: Spring 2024 edition out now

A rich history of compassionate care

Supporting cancer patients through state-of-the-art, world-class oncology care

A legacy of compassion and care

30 years of impact

World-class surgical equipment thanks to generous donation

Pauline’s story

Giving Insight: Autumn 2024 edition out now

Celebrating you

30 years of community support: Then… and now!

A sacred space for patients, thanks to you

Donations fund game-changing technology for patients

A new lease on life, thanks to a Gift of Hope

Donor support bringing the very best care to sick kids across WA

Your support makes care closer to home a reality

Honk if you love caring for your community!

Special kits support vulnerable patients

What’s on your mind?

Health care and hope, in your hands

One family's enduring legacy

Giving Insight: Spring 2023 edition out now

Music brings joy and comfort to critically ill patients

What’s on your mind?

You brought hope when it was needed most

Why we give

Donor funding creates specialist nurse position

Errol’s music plays on

Why Sarah decided to Run for a Reason

Precious moments with lost little ones

Telethon funding for vulnerable infants and families

Palliative care update

Gifts of Hope

Giving back in gratitude

Share your gratitude

There is no better feeling

Community support for the Special Care Nursery

Mental health care closer to home

Supporting care closer to home, together

What comes next?

A lasting gift for our communities

Golf day fundraiser a hole-in-one

Mary’s lasting legacy

New technology transforming breast cancer surgery

Thank you, Tim and Harry

The power of 'thank you'

Why I give

Thank you for your feedback

Thank you for helping to make wishes come true

What’s on your mind?

Giving Insight: Autumn 2023 edition out now

Donor-funded therapy a game changer

New equipment to transform training for caregivers in Ballarat

Generous support from community enables advanced care for newborns in Geelong

Thank you for supporting patients and families during end of life care

A Gift of Hope makes treatment possible for mother battling cervical cancer

How your donations make a difference

Supporting the growing need for mental health care closer to home

Supporting better health outcomes in Victoria’s South West

New Clinical Nurse Consultant role to help cancer patients and their families

Sisters empowering women through education

New equipment a game changer for breast cancer patients in Bendigo

Cutting-edge medical research made possible at Subiaco thanks to donor support

Why I Give

Giving Insight: Spring 2022 edition out now

A note from Dr Cam McLaren

Bringing hope to critically ill patients

An update on Cuddle Beds

Bunbury Gala Ball