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
World-class surgical equipment thanks to generous donation
Through the generous support of the Massey Charitable Foundation, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Special kits support vulnerable patients
Being admitted to hospital can be a very confronting experience.
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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.
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Health care and hope, in your hands
A reflection from St John of God Health Care Group CEO, Bryan Pyne.
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One family's enduring legacy
As we celebrate our 30th anniversary, we reflect on a meaningful partnership spanning over two decades.
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Giving Insight: Spring 2023 edition out now
Welcome to the Spring 2023 edition of Giving Insight magazine.
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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.
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What’s on your mind?
A quick-fire Q and A with St John of God Foundation CEO Bianca Pietralla.
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You brought hope when it was needed most
We sincerely thank our supporters for their amazing contributions over the last financial year.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mental health care closer to home
Supporting the community to achieve better mental health and wellbeing outcomes.
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Supporting care closer to home, together
Many of us know someone who has received a cancer diagnosis.
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A lasting gift for our communities
The gift of good health is something we often take for granted.
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Golf day fundraiser a hole-in-one
St John of God Geelong Hospital Golf Day raises funds for maternity redevelopment.
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Mary’s lasting legacy
Complex spinal surgery made possible through the kindness of one Berwick local.
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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.
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Thank you, Tim and Harry
Enduring friendship makes a powerful difference in Ballarat community.
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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.
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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.
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Giving Insight: Autumn 2023 edition out now
Stories of life-changing impact made possible through our generous supporter community.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How your donations make a difference
FY22 donation snapshot: the life-changing impact of your generosity at a glance.
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Supporting the growing need for mental health care closer to home
Langmore Centre celebrates redevelopment milestone
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Why I Give
We asked Jeffrey Williams, donor and CEO of St John of God Bunbury Hospital, to share why he chooses to give.
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Giving Insight: Spring 2022 edition out now
Stories of life-changing impact made possible through our generous supporter community.
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A note from Dr Cam McLaren
Thanks to people like you, advanced cancer treatments are changing lives.
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Bringing hope to critically ill patients
Gifts of Hope make a real difference to patients in need.
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An update on Cuddle Beds
Bringing comfort and connection to patients and their loved ones in their time of greatest need.
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Bunbury Gala Ball
Bunbury caregivers host successful gala ball fundraiser to support patients in need.
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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.
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Geelong Kindness Cart
Rolling out some extra kindness in Geelong and supporting caregivers on the front line.
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Life-changing equipment for Ballarat Emergency Department
Generous donor support helps patients and caregivers at Ballarat Emergency Department.
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Supporting ground-breaking research at St John of God Murdoch Hospital
Donor-funded equipment supporting oncology clinical trials.
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Your kindness at Christmas 2021
Thank you - your kindness at Christmastime has made an amazing impact.
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Giving Insight: Autumn 2022 edition out now
Stories of life-changing impact made possible through our generous supporter community.
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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.
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Why I choose to give
Generous St John of God Foundation supporters share their personal motivations for giving.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Leading cancer care
Regional breast cancer patients can now access treatment with state-of-the-art Magseed technology thanks to generous donor support.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Footprints Day Centre
Footprints Day Centre provides practical and emotional support to patients and their families in their time of greatest need.
Read MoreHearing the news that I only had 12 months to live was shocking - Alex Marshall
“It is a privilege to acknowledge and celebrate the impact of donor support and the dedication of frontline caregivers, and how together, we are transforming health care in our communities."
