News and Media

An Easter Message of hope

Warm Easter wishes to you and your loved ones, from St John of God Foundation CEO Bianca Pietralla

Giving Insight: Autumn 2022 edition out now

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

A message from CEO, Bianca Pietralla on National Reconciliation Week

A message from St John of God Foundation CEO, Bianca Pietralla, on National Reconciliation Week

St John of God Foundation Research Grants announced

Generous donors provide a boost to research excellence at St John of God Subiaco Hospital

The youthful face of homelessness

In a new article for National Youth Week, Naomi Boyd discusses the factors that contribute to youth homelessness

Vale Jack Bendat

Donor thank you event 2021

In October, St John of God Foundation CEO Bianca Pietralla hosted supporters at An Evening to Celebrate Philanthropy.

2021 Special Impact Report is out now

Generous philanthropic and community support in the financial year 2020-21 has created meaningful impact for St John of God patients and their loved ones. Read some of the many positive stories in our 2021 Special Impact Report.

A tribute to Siegfried Westerfeld

St John of God Foundation and St John of God Health Care were deeply saddened by the recent passing of a compassionate and inspiring man, Siegfried (Siggi) Westerfeld.

Vale Frank Costa

St John of God Health Care and St John of God Foundation are saddened to hear of the passing of highly respected businessman and notable Geelong community leader, Frank Costa.

Giving Insight Autumn Newsletter 2021

The Autumn 2021 edition of Giving Insight is out now. Read about how donations can make a life-changing difference for our patients.

18 January 2021

I am writing in relation to a media story this past weekend that reported on the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of a baby at St John of God Bunbury Hospital in December.

Vale Professor Michael Quinlan AO

St John of God Health Care and St John of God Foundation are deeply saddened by the passing of highly respected specialist medical practitioner and well-known Western Australian Professor Michael Quinlan AO.

Recognising your support in the South West

To recognise the remarkable community support to the South West Coronary Care and Cancer campaign, a new digital honour board has been installed at St John of God Bunbury Hospital.

Caregiver fundraising

The compassionate caregivers in the St John of God Murdoch Hospital Cancer Centre are fundraising in support of cancer research

Clinical advances through research

With generous community support, the Bendat Respiratory Research and Development (BRRD) Group is at the forefront of world leading medical research into respiratory medicine and respiratory oncology.

Your Impact in FY 2019-20

Thank you to our generous philanthropic supporters who contributed over $1.62 million in FY 2019-20. This is how your donations were allocated in accordance to your wishes.

A message from our CEO, Bianca Pietralla

Your generous support in 2019-20 continues to enable transformation in health care through state-of-the-art medical technology and leading research to improve people's lives.

Generous donation for Warrnambool Hospital

The Midfield Group has generously donated $200k to the Foundation to support improved patient experience at St John of God Warrnambool Hospital.

Compassion in action

Jennifer Fraser, a caregiver (staff-member) of over 18 years, is striving to raise $3,000 for the Foundation to support cancer research at St John of God Subiaco Hospital. Jennie works as a nurse...

Donor funded Intraoperative Radiation Therapy

Thanks to the generous support of the Carcione family and other donors, St John of God Health Care has become the first private hospital provider in Australia to introduce a rapid radiation treatment for breast cancer, called Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT).

New St John of God Foundation Board Chair

The St John of God Health Care Board have announced the new Chair of St John of God Foundation, its philanthropic entity, Mr Tony Howarth AO.

Foundation's 25th anniversary

On 3 June 2019 the St John of God Foundation reached a significant milestone, celebrating its 25th year anniversary

Annual Donors and Friends Cocktail Evening 2019

On May 30 St John of God Foundation held its Annual Donors and Friends Cocktail Evening.

New senior appointments to St John of God Foundation

The St John of God Foundation is pleased to introduce its senior team with two key appointments.