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    Caring for your newborn baby

    28 September 2026
    Felicity Anderson
    Maternity Clinic Coordinator
    The first few days with your newborn are filled with new experiences. From routine newborn checks and screening tests to feeding, bathing…
    • Maternity
    • Children's health
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    Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in pregnancy

    24 August 2026
    Claire Burford
    Clinical Educator Maternity
    A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection. However, the physiological changes of pregnancy increase your…
    • Maternity
    • Women's health
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    Positive birth stories: preparing for a positive birth

    13 August 2026
    Nicole Harris
    Maternity Nurse Unit Manager
    Discover how positive birth stories, informed preparation and the right support can help you approach labour and birth with greater…
    • Maternity
    • Perinatal mental health
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    Pregnancy massage and aromatherapy

    06 August 2026
    Felicity Anderson
    Maternity Clinic Coordinator
    Pregnancy massage and aromatherapy can provide opportunities to nurture yourself during pregnancy, supporting physical and emotional…
    • Maternity
    • Perinatal mental health
    • Women's health
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    The power of hormones in pregnancy and labour

    03 August 2026
    Felicity Anderson
    Maternity Clinic Coordinator
    Your beautiful body is hardwired to reproduce! From conception, through labour, birth and breastfeeding, you have many naturally occurring…
    • Maternity
    • Women's health
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    Private hospital treatment without insurance – what are the costs?

    24 July 2026
    Ben Irish
    Chief Executive Officer
    How to find out cost of day surgery in private hospital, hospital cost and day surgery cost by self-funding care in a private hospital with …
    • Your private health care
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    Self-funding your health care so you can choose your specialist and hospital

    24 July 2026
    Ben Irish
    Chief Executive Officer
    Self-funding your health care so you can choose your specialist and hospital - St John of God Health Care Chief Operating Officer,…
    • Your private health care
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    What is a heart attack and how to prevent heart problems

    11 May 2026
    Dr Michelle Ammerer
    Cardiologist
    Did you know many heart diseases can be prevented or delayed? In our latest Health and Wellness podcast episode, St John of God Subiaco…
    • Cardiac care
    • Podcast
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    Why is my orthopaedic procedure often considered elective surgery?

    13 March 2026
    Mr Robert Steele
    Orthopaedic Surgeon
    Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Robert Steele explains why orthopaedic surgery is often referred to as an elective procedure and why waiting times…
    • Orthopaedics
    • Your private health care
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    Choosing the right orthopaedic surgeon for you

    05 March 2026
    Mr Satyen Gohil
    Orthopaedic Surgeon
    When you need orthopaedic surgery, whether for your knees, ankles, hips, back or shoulder, choosing a specialist who is experienced at…
    • Orthopaedics
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