Giving Insight Autumn 2023

Giving Insight Magazine Autumn 2023 St John of God Foundation Impact Report

Welcome to the Autumn 2023 edition of our ‘Giving Insight’ magazine.

Our community are making a real difference for caregivers, patients and their loved ones at St John of God Health Care hospitals across Australia.

Every story of human impact – from innovative cancer treatment, to breakthroughs in medical research – has only been made possible thanks to the kindness and compassion of people like you, our amazing supporters.

Thank you for sharing in our vision of transforming health care for humanity.

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In this edition of Giving Insight

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A lasting gift for our communities

The gift of good health is something we often take for granted.

Dr David Oehme standing in theatre wearing scrubs and PPE

Mary’s lasting legacy

Complex spinal surgery made possible through the kindness of one Berwick local.

Caregivrs on the theatre with Trident HD technology at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.

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.

Cargivers standing outside in front of St John of God Bunbury Hosptial

Supporting care closer to home, together

Many of us know someone who has received a cancer diagnosis.

Thank you, Tim and Harry

Enduring friendship makes a powerful difference in Ballarat community.

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The power of 'thank you'

Two simple words can change the world.

Nursing caregiver at desk with book talking to patient

What comes next?

New Subiaco clinic helps patients find wellness after breast cancer.

Entrepreneur Ashby Farrell standing with arms folded

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.

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. 

What’s on your mind?

A quick-fire Q and A with our CEO, Bianca Pietralla