News archive

News archive

25 Dec 2018

The spirit of Christmas

Our Christmas message expresses the hope that you experience the spirit of the first Christmas in ways that enable you to ‘make room at the inn’ for those who yearn to belong.

20 Dec 2018

Friendships fostering independence

For Casa Venegas clients Karol and Graham, after receiving assistance from our supported accommodation service for eight years and four years, respectively, they have now regained hope and independence and are living in their own accommodation.

20 Dec 2018

Caregivers bring joy to patients over Christmas period

St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s inaugural Christmas Decoration Competition is bringing joy to patients over the Christmas period.

17 Dec 2018

New family support program to help people with addiction

St John of God Burwood Hospital has introduced a new family support program to help people with addiction manage their condition.

14 Dec 2018

Grant funding to boost medication safety in Timor-Leste

Nurses and midwives at Timor-Leste’s national hospital will now be able to more accurately calculate and safely administer medication thanks to funding received from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

13 Dec 2018

Huias story

For Huia, not having her mother around had a huge impact on her experience of perinatal anxiety and depression. Huia tells us more about her experience.

12 Dec 2018

More choice thanks to private hospital care in Bendigo

St John of God Bendigo Hospital proved the perfect fit for Kyabram local Ross McDonald who was able to access his surgeon of choice and choose the timing of his knee surgery without having to travel to Melbourne.

11 Dec 2018

Nurse practitioners play vital role in Emergency Department

Nurse practitioners play a key role in our Emergency Department to enhance access to treatment and support patient outcomes.

11 Dec 2018

Dedication Ceremony for Remembrance Garden

We recently held a special Dedication Ceremony for our new Remembrance Garden.

10 Dec 2018

Helen McAllister - Celebrating 30 years of service

National Director of St John of God Health Care’s Raphael Services Helen McAllister this year celebrates 30 years’ of service, all focussed on providing the best care possible for newborn babies and families.

5 Dec 2018

Conquering Antarctica to support the Liver Foundation

St John of God Subiaco liver surgeon Professor Luc Delriviere will soon explore the Narrow Plateaux of the Antarctic Peninsula in support of the Liver Foundation of Western Australia.

5 Dec 2018

Support for Young Mother and Baby Program

Through their generosity and commitment to helping others two John XXIII College students are making a significant difference to the lives of young mothers and their babies.

3 Dec 2018

Your experience drives our care

When choosing to come to a private hospital, you want to know you are getting compassionate and excellent patient care. Our Group Chief Executive Officer Dr Shane Kelly explains why we put our patients at the centre of everything we do.

3 Dec 2018

Celebrating people with disability the Australian way

People with disability from St John of God Accord hosted a giant barbecue for nurses, doctors and hospital staff at St John of God Berwick and Geelong Hospitals to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.