Leading the way in clinical research and improved health outcomes

St John of God Foundation’s Philanthropy Report 2017 will be featured in The West Australian this Saturday, 20th May. The Foundation is a not-for-profit registered charity that has for the past 22 years, through the generous support of the community, provided funds to assist with research, social outreach and hospital infrastructure.

19 May 2017

In the past 12 months we have realised some significant achievements and helped change the lives of many people in their time of need. Some of those key moments, we have shared in the report.

Last year, St John of God Health Care provided life-changing outcomes to over 324,000 people across the country. With Australia’s changing health environment and ageing population, demand for lifesaving health care continues to grow exponentially. As a result, service providers will need to build capacity, refine best practices and boost proven programs to serve more people. Clinical research plays a crucial role in delivering improved health outcomes, and not-for-profit health providers are well-suited to spearhead this movement.

Australians already enjoy a high level of healthcare built upon years of effort by medical professionals researching the causes of, and potential treatments for, disease. Their tireless efforts have made many once life-threatening diseases and conditions just a distant memory. However, there is still plenty of work to be done.

Today’s medical research promises to reduce the impact of our greatest health problems, including diabetes, cancer and heart disease. As science continues to unravel the molecular workings that underpin disease, we expect to see profound changes in the approach to treatment.

As a leader in the Australian health sector, St John of God Foundation contributes to world-class research projects and clinical trials which focus on providing the highest quality health care.

Nationally, we support specialised clinical research studies in more than 25 key health areas. Our focus is on translational research projects that have the greatest potential to improve patient health care.

Through philanthropic donations we have raised significant funds towards revolutionary medical research, contemporary hospital infrastructure, clinical equipment and the delivery of critical social services – but more is always needed.

For this work to continue, and for us to make a real difference to health outcomes for all Australians – we rely on generous support from the community and the corporate sector.

Your donations can make a difference today.