Compassion, sensitivity, support – celebrating our 2023 Caregiver of the Year

14 Mar 2024

Belinda was nominated for the sensitive and professional care she provided to a couple coping with an unexpected birth outcome. 

In sharing Belinda’s nomination at the awards ceremony, St John of God Murdoch Hospital Director of Mission Integration, Jenni Ashton recounted how Belinda made the “little things” the “big things” for many.

“Belinda was culturally sensitive. She liaised with the Pastoral Care team at King Edward Hospital and personally escorted the patient and her husband there, ensuring continuity of care and a smooth handover transition. Belinda was thorough in both her procedural and pastoral approach and was a beacon of support in a tumultuous time for this couple. Her ability to hold space not only for a grieving family, but at the same time for our devastated caregivers was amazing to witness and a true testament to her calling.”

True to form, Belinda accepted the award with grace and humility. She praised the work of her fellow Caregiver of the Year nominees, all St John of God Murdoch Hospital caregivers, and gave thanks for her Pastoral Services colleagues,

“For me, this award shows how Pastoral Services is integral to the way we understand healing at St John of God Murdoch,” Belinda said.

“Making love real is about attending to the body, mind and soul needs of each person in our care. It is a privilege to be part of an organisation that knows this to be true.”

Belinda was one of 12 St John of God Murdoch Hospital Caregiver of the Month nominees in the running for Caregiver of the Year.

Monthly winners are nominated by patients, patients’ families, hospital visitors and fellow caregivers via our Caregiver of the Month nomination form.