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News archive

30 Oct 2016

Career change for Luke Boston

For successful oil and gas company director Luke Boston, the financial rewards of his profession were not enough to deter him from pursuing his dream career.

24 Oct 2016

Our Reconciliation stories - Ellie

My name is Ellie and I am a Kija Bardi woman. Although I’ve lived in Melbourne my whole life, my indigenous heritage is in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

24 Oct 2016

Our reconciliation stories - Kerri

My name is Kerri and I am a noongar woman. I have a commitment to Aboriginal affairs and a strong social justice background.

24 Oct 2016

Exploring the benefits of robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery

St John of God Foundation looks to support cutting edge technology that improves the health and wellbeing of our patients and the community.

24 Oct 2016

Great South West Bed Race

The inaugural Great South West Bed Race attracted over 100 participants and 2,000 spectators - raising over $30,000 for cancer services in the South West.

24 Oct 2016

Raphael Service Blacktown Conference

As part of Raphael Services’ commitment to leadership in the field of Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Blacktown Raphael hosted its third annual conference on Friday, 6 May at Castle Hill in Sydney’s western suburbs.

24 Oct 2016

Donation to help local youths develop green thumbs

A group of local young people who were previously at risk of homelessness will learn to cook nutritious meals using home-grown ingredients thanks to a donation by Bunnings Warrnambool to St John of God Horizon House.

24 Oct 2016

Meet Dr Mary Theophilus

Question and answer with Dr Mary Theophilus - Head of Department General Surgery

24 Oct 2016

New Department of Perinatology

Since St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals opened, the departments of paediatrics, midwifery and obstetrics, and gynaecology have been working closely to maintain and advance a first class maternity and newborn service.

24 Oct 2016

Reaching out for good mental health

Throughout Mental Health Week in mid-October, St John of God Murdoch Community Mental Health reached out to the community to encourage people to seek help if they need it.

24 Oct 2016

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24 Oct 2016

General surgeons take the lead in theatres

Experienced general surgeons at SJG Midland Public and Private Hospitals are offering more options close to home for people in the east metropolitan region by providing surgical care to public and, for the first time, private patients.

24 Oct 2016

Free community wigs to boost self esteem

St John of God Berwick Hospital is proud to be supporting cancer suffers in the community, with the launch of their new Community wig program. The free hair-hire service is open, not only to the hospital’s oncology patients, but to all cancer suffers in the local area throughout the duration of their treatment.

24 Oct 2016

Building competencies and compassionate care in Timor-Leste

Local St John of God Health Care caregivers are helping to improve standards of care for patients at Timor-Leste’s national and only teaching hospital, the HNGV, through the Nursing Development Program (NDP).

24 Oct 2016

The pioneering Sisters

From Ireland to the Australian outback the Sisters of St John of God devoted their lives in service to the sick.

24 Oct 2016

4 reasons you might ignore your perinatal mental health and why you shouldnt

Welcoming a child into the world changes your life. Even the healthiest person will take time to adjust, and some women will have more difficulty adjusting than others. Here's why you shouldn't hesitate to seek help.

20 Oct 2016

Donation to help local youths develop green thumbs

A group of local young people who were previously at risk of homelessness will learn to cook nutritious meals using home-grown ingredients thanks to a donation by Bunnings Warrnambool to St John of God Horizon House.

20 Oct 2016

Providing a supportive space to grieve

Mothers, fathers, grandparents and siblings attended a remembrance service at St John of God Murdoch Hospital in September for those who have experienced the loss of a baby through miscarriage or stillbirth.

19 Oct 2016

Reaching out for good mental health

Throughout Mental Health Week in mid-October, St John of God Murdoch Community Mental Health reached out to the community to encourage people to seek help if they need it.

12 Oct 2016

A sparkling display of excellence

Described as a quiet achiever, Lucille Ridley’s role as Manager Infection Prevention and Control sees her working closely with caregivers and doctors to ensure the hospital’s infection practices are at the highest standard.

7 Oct 2016

Sweet music wafts to wards

Toes were tapping and heads were swaying as music students from the University of Western Australia treated patients, visitors and staff at St John of God Murdoch Hospital to a musical performance in October.

4 Oct 2016

Heritage series - Ned Kelly

What do the Sisters of St John of God and Ned Kelly have in common? Bishop Matthew Gibney. Read the compelling story from our history.