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
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.
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Caitlyn's inspiring story
How one family gave the most special gift for our littlest patients.
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Supporting our nurses to provide exceptional care
Donation from generous partners to enable further education for Subiaco nurses.
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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.
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Giving Insight: Spring 2024 edition out now
Welcome to the Spring 2024 edition of Giving Insight magazine.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A note from Dr Cam McLaren
Thanks to people like you, advanced cancer treatments are changing lives.
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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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Life-changing equipment for Ballarat Emergency Department
Generous donor support helps patients and caregivers at Ballarat Emergency Department.
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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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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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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
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
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
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."
