The generosity of our philanthropic donors plays a critical role in the lives of our hospital patients, caregivers, and their families.
St John of God Foundation extends its most profound gratitude for the life-changing commitment and ongoing support from Channel 7 Telethon Trust (Telethon) and the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation in helping to bring the very best care to families in our maternity and paediatric departments across Western Australia.
Funding from Telethon will help bring innovative new initiatives to life.
Humidifiers and nitric oxide for neonatal oxygenation
These technologies will provide critical support to vulnerable neonates, particularly those born prematurely.
By enhancing respiratory function and promoting lung development, these tools give fragile infants a stronger start in life.
Moort Boodjari Mia safe sleeping and essentials packs
These packs will equip Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies at St John of God Midland Hospital with essential resources, helping to create safer sleeping environments and reduce the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI).
Seventeen telemetry fetal monitoring machines
These devices enable continuous, wireless monitoring of fetal heart rates, allowing mothers greater mobility during labor while providing real-time data for informed decision-making and improved care.
Seven Bilistick 2.0 devices
This innovative tool streamlines jaundice assessment and treatment, reducing the need for painful blood tests and cutting down on waiting times for pathology results, ultimately saving critical time in caring for newborns.
Eight purpose-built toy cars
Designed to transport children from the ward to the operating theatre, these toy cars will ease anxiety, reduce stress and help create a more child-friendly hospital experience.
In addition, Telethon’s generosity will establish the Midwifery Outreach Service through Moort Boodjari Mia at St John of God Midland Hospital, with additional support from the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation. This new service will provide antenatal and postnatal care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and their children in Midland and the Wheatbelt region. It will be the first program of its kind in Western Australia, bringing care closer to the communities that need it most.
“This funding will have a transformative impact on the families using the Moort Boodjari Mia service by providing enhanced support, access and resources tailored to their unique needs,” said Jodee Hollingsworth, Aboriginal Maternity Group Coordinator and Clinical Midwife.
“By addressing barriers like transport, culturally appropriate care and resource availability, we aim to create a safer and more supportive environment for Aboriginal women and their babies. This funding will not only improve immediate health outcomes for mothers and children but also contribute to stronger, healthier families for generations to come.”
Jodee also expressed her heartfelt thanks to Telethon and Stan Perron Charitable Trust for their immense support.
“You are helping to create safer, healthier futures for these women and their families, breaking cycles of disadvantage and empowering communities for generations to come. Thank you for investing in a brighter, stronger future for us all. Together, we are driving change that truly matters.”
We are truly grateful to Telethon and the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation for their compassion and ongoing commitment to ensuring better health outcomes for our communities.