Our beginnings
Our history began in 1895 when eight sisters traveled from Ireland to Australia to care for people in Western Australia.
Soon after, more women joined the Sisters in Australia, which led to the opening of hospitals in Western Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales, establishing St John of God Health Care.
The Sisters' commitment to giving back to the community and delivering high quality healthcare services led to the establishment of St John of God Foundation, which continues the legacy of the Sisters to this day.
Recent history
Collaborating with St John of God Health Care, the Foundation strives to improve health outcomes and quality of life for patients, families and communities by raising funds to support new patient therapies, state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and personalised treatment options, as well as advancing discoveries in medicine to better diagnose, treat, and cure disease through excellence in medical research.
Over 30 years of impact for patients, clients and their families, thanks to people like you
On 3 June 2024, St John of God Foundation celebrated 30 years of fundraising for transformational health care advancements.
To every individual, family, organisation or caregiver that has generously given through the Foundation or one of our many hospitals or services, thank you. Your kindness has been life-changing for the people we serve.
More than $75 million was donated by the community in support of St John of God Health Care patients and clients between 1994 and 2024.
Read more about some of our major projects below, hear reflections from our longest serving caregivers, and read our anniversary press release.
$ 5.7 million raised to provide advanced palliative care for patients in the community.
$2.8 million committed towards comprehensive cancer and cardiac care services for this state-of-the-art hospital.
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Leading medical research
With support from the Foundation, St John of God Health Care carries out important medical and health research to give hope to thousands of patients across Australia
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Personalised patient treatment
Through your support we can continue to advance new patient treatment in areas of greatest need, giving access to transformational healthcare when it is most needed.
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Gifts of Hope. A life-changing health initiative.
A Gift of Hope is a gift of financial support provided to in-need Australians suffering from a life threatening condition, such as cancer.
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