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- Mt Lawley transfer FAQs
Information for St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital patients
The Western Australian Government announced its intention to purchase St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital on 6 November 2025. Please see the below answers to frequently asked questions for patients.
To read the announcement about the sale of St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital see our news story.
Our frequently asked questions below provide further information for patients.
The difficult decision to consider selling Mt Lawley hospital has not been made lightly. However, transitioning the hospital to the State would enable the facility to continue serving the community, while allowing us to focus on the delivery of private health services where private health care demand is strongest.
Over time, Perth’s population has grown and shifted, and that has changed where and how people need care. We’ve seen a reduction in demand for private hospital services in the Mt Lawley area, which is already well served by St John of God Health Care and other private hospitals, while at the same time there is growing demand for private care at our Subiaco, Murdoch and Midland hospitals.
We’re also seeing rapid growth in population across Perth’s eastern corridor which is why St John of God Health Care is relocating and developing an expanded new Midland Private Hospital – a brand new state of the art standalone private hospital that will support the current and future health care needs of Perth’s eastern suburbs and the wider Wheatbelt region.
Over time, Perth’s population has grown and shifted, and that has changed where and how people need care. We’ve seen a reduction in demand for private hospital services in the Mt Lawley area, which is already well served by St John of God Health Care and other private hospitals, while at the same time there is growing demand for private care at our Subiaco, Murdoch and Midland hospitals.
We’re also seeing rapid growth in population across Perth’s eastern corridor which is why St John of God Health Care is relocating and developing an expanded new Midland Private Hospital – a brand new state of the art standalone private hospital that will support the current and future health care needs of Perth’s eastern suburbs and the wider Wheatbelt region.
Please be assured that there is no immediate change to scheduled admissions, surgeries or appointments provided at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital. Our commitment to the care and safety of our patients during this time remains unchanged.
As planning progresses, some services may transition to other St John of God facilities. If your care or appointment is affected, we’ll contact you in advance to discuss next steps and ensure a smooth transition.
No. St John of God Health Care will ensure that you are not financially impacted by this change. All costs will remain the same as when you booked through St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.
Please be assured that there is no immediate change to private or public services provided at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital. The hospital remains fully operational.
We know how important it is for patients to keep seeing the doctors they know and trust. We expect most of our doctors to continue providing care at Mt Lawley throughout the transition period and anticipate that many of our doctors will transfer their services to our Midland, Murdoch or Subiaco private hospitals.
For a small number of services there may be some further changes. During the transition period we will work closely with our service providers, doctors and any relevant government agencies to determine the best way forward for these services.
Our priority is to ensure you are supported and that your care continues with minimal disruption.
We know how important it is for patients to keep seeing the doctors they know and trust. We expect most of our doctors to continue providing care at Mt Lawley throughout the transition period and anticipate that many of our doctors will transfer their services to our Midland, Murdoch or Subiaco private hospitals.
For a small number of services there may be some further changes. During the transition period we will work closely with our service providers, doctors and any relevant government agencies to determine the best way forward for these services.
Our priority is to ensure you are supported and that your care continues with minimal disruption.
We know many people use other onsite services like Mercy Physio, SKG and Clinical Labs. For now, these services continue to operate. We are in discussions with all service providers about their continuity plans and will share updates as soon as more information is available.
There are no immediate changes planned for our home nursing service, Healthcare at Home. The service will continue to operate as it currently does from Mt Lawley.
The new facility in Midland will include 129 inpatient beds, a critical care unit (including ICU and coronary care), six operating theatres, day surgery, and the region’s first interventional cardiology services.
It is highly likely that publicly-funded services including the Ursula Frayne Unit, which provides public inpatient services and recovery-focused care, will become part of what will be the new, fully public, hospital in Mt Lawley when the transition of the private hospital into the public health system is expected to be complete in 2026.
Patient care within these services will continue as normal until the hospital transitions. Further details about the proposed transition are expected to be clarified and confirmed over the coming months and we will update patients and their families as soon as we have more information.
The most important priority in the transition process is to ensure all of St John of God Mt Lawley’s patients and caregivers are cared for. Your care will continue as normal until the hospital transitions. Further details about the proposed transition are expected to be clarified and confirmed over the coming months and we will keep you informed of any relevant updates to your care.
Yes. Patient safety and high-quality care remain our priority. Staffing levels will be maintained to meet patient needs throughout the transition. We are supporting our caregivers through this transition so they can continue to focus on delivering safe and compassionate care for every patient.