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Illustration of see through male showing skeleton with pain points at the hip and knee

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Bones, joints and all things orthopaedic

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

CPD Hours: 2

Illustration of see through male showing skeleton with pain points at the hip and knee

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Urine in Good Hands: Urology GP Education Update

St John of God Subiaco Hospital

Shaydeen with baby, Rule

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Three roles, one passion

Shaydeen with baby, Rule

Registered Nurse, Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer and Aboriginal Research Coordinator, Shaydeen Stocker provides a glimpse into the varied career she has carved out over the past five years at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospital.

Read more

Students with caregivers from St John of God Mental Wellbeing Services and St John of God Raphael Services. From left, caregivers Chris and Leissa, students Iman, Liz and Angela, and caregiver Lloyd.

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Student placements bring big benefits to community mental health

Students with caregivers from St John of God Mental Wellbeing Services and St John of God Raphael Services. From left, caregivers Chris and Leissa, students Iman, Liz and Angela, and caregiver Lloyd.

Students on placement in workplaces not only gain confidence in their practical skills, they also bring a range of learned experience and new perspectives. Below we explore how some of our community mental health services – and ultimately clients - benefit from this two-way street.

Read more

A group of people outside on a balcony, some wearing raincoats, smiling and waving at the camera.

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Local Bunnings team creates tranquil outside environment for palliative care and oncology patients

A group of people outside on a balcony, some wearing raincoats, smiling and waving at the camera.

Thanks to the support of the local Subiaco Bunnings store, patients being cared for on St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s palliative care and oncology ward can now spend precious time with family and friends outside in beautiful surroundings.

Read more

Caregiver standing in a rehabilitation room, smiling at camera.

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Pioneering allied health research

Caregiver standing in a rehabilitation room, smiling at camera.

St John of God Health Care is leading the way in allied health research thanks to a pioneering study, recently published in a national health care journal.

Read more

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A night in theatre - Robotic surgery at Murdoch

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

Brock and Grace posing for their art awards

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Students artistic talents on show

Brock and Grace posing for their art awards

The winners of the 2023 St John of God Health Care visual arts scholarships have been announced.

Read more

A caregiver helping a patient using a rehabilitation apparatus

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Assessment and management of hip pain and injuries of the foot and ankle

Hawkesbury District Health Service

CPD Hours: 1.5

A caregiver helping a patient using a rehabilitation apparatus

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Gynaecology - hot topics for GPs

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital

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Growing Together - ENT & Paediatrics @ Murdoch

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

Infant sleeping in a bassinet with a string of colourful beads which represent the events, procedures and milestones they have achieved while in the NICU

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St John of God Subiaco Hospital introduces the Tiny Star Beads Program for its littlest patients

Infant sleeping in a bassinet with a string of colourful beads which represent the events, procedures and milestones they have achieved while in the NICU

To help bring joy and encouragement to babies and their families being cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), St John of God Subiaco Hospital recently became the first hospital in Western Australia to introduce the Tiny Star Beads Program.

Read more

Postnatal group facilitator Sarah Swiderski looking at her newborn daughter Grace

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‘By mums for mums’: postnatal arts group breaks new ground

Postnatal group facilitator Sarah Swiderski looking at her newborn daughter Grace

In a first for WA, and possibly Australia, St John of God Raphael Services is this month launching a support group for new mums experiencing postnatal depression and/or anxiety, facilitated by a mum who has been there herself and using creative methods for self-expression.

Read more

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Obstetrics - hot topics for GPs

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital

A mom and dad with a baby having a happy conversation with a doctor

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Womens Health Week

A mom and dad with a baby having a happy conversation with a doctor

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital is pleased to present a series of free educational sessions during Women’s Health Week hosted in our new Pregnancy, Baby and Beyond Clinic.

Read more

A pregnant woman holding her abdomen in front of a mirror.

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Is there a link between body image and self-compassion among new mums?

A pregnant woman holding her abdomen in front of a mirror.

This is the question doctors Zara Zia and Min Loo are exploring as they present at the Marce Society and Helen Mayo House Joint Perinatal Mental Health Conference in Adelaide this week.

Read more

Two caregivers standing in a ward corridor both holding a folder

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Patient information seminar series

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

Two caregivers standing in a ward corridor both holding a folder

Four young adults sitting on the grass in a back yard.

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Horizon House recognised with Catholic Health Australia Award

Four young adults sitting on the grass in a back yard.

We are delighted to announce that St John of God Horizon House was recognised for its commitment to the healing ministry of Jesus through delivery of an innovative service that improves the health status of the vulnerable and marginalised at this year’s Catholic Health Australia Awards, held on 29 August, as recipient of the Outreach Health Care Award.

Read more

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GP event: Rehabilitation and frailty

St John of God Ballarat Hospital

Rebecca Cattermole and Michael Hogan

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Ms Rebecca Cattermole appointed CEO of St John of God Accord disability services

Rebecca Cattermole and Michael Hogan

St John of God Health Care has appointed disability leader Rebecca Cattermole as the Chief Executive Officer of St John of God Accord.

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Besix Watpac Operations Manager, Matthew Dalmau, H.Troon Director, James Troon, Chief Executive Officer, Alex Demidov

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St John of God Ballarat Hospital marks major redevelopment milestone

Besix Watpac Operations Manager, Matthew Dalmau, H.Troon Director, James Troon, Chief Executive Officer, Alex Demidov

The structure of the new hospital wing is officially completed.

Read more

Caregivers from St John of God MT Lawley Hospital

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St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital is first hospital in WA to pass short notice accreditation – with flying colours

Caregivers from St John of God MT Lawley Hospital

The hospital is the first in Western Australia and the first St John of God Health Care service to undergo an NSQHS short notice assessment.

Read more

Doctor checking patients knee

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Orthopaedic Overview of Common Issues and Complaints for GPs

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital

Doctor checking patients knee

Set of hands with the right hand holding the wrist of the left hand.

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It is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or a mimicker

Set of hands with the right hand holding the wrist of the left hand.

Each year, an estimated 200,000 patients see their general practitioner with carpal tunnel like symptoms.

Read more

Daniel standing in a park.

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Celebrating International Youth Day: “Don’t be afraid to ask for help.”

Daniel standing in a park.

When 17-year-old Daniel’s troubled home life deteriorated in 2022, he had nowhere to go, so he turned to his school in regional Victoria for help. That’s when he first heard about St John of God Horizon House. And he hasn’t looked back.

Read more

Shaydeen with baby, Rule

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Three roles, one passion

Shaydeen with baby, Rule

Registered Nurse, Aboriginal Health Liaison Officer and Aboriginal Research Coordinator, Shaydeen Stocker provides a glimpse into the varied career she has carved out over the past five years at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospital.

Read more

Students with caregivers from St John of God Mental Wellbeing Services and St John of God Raphael Services. From left, caregivers Chris and Leissa, students Iman, Liz and Angela, and caregiver Lloyd.

news

Student placements bring big benefits to community mental health

Students with caregivers from St John of God Mental Wellbeing Services and St John of God Raphael Services. From left, caregivers Chris and Leissa, students Iman, Liz and Angela, and caregiver Lloyd.

Students on placement in workplaces not only gain confidence in their practical skills, they also bring a range of learned experience and new perspectives. Below we explore how some of our community mental health services – and ultimately clients - benefit from this two-way street.

Read more

A group of people outside on a balcony, some wearing raincoats, smiling and waving at the camera.

news

Local Bunnings team creates tranquil outside environment for palliative care and oncology patients

A group of people outside on a balcony, some wearing raincoats, smiling and waving at the camera.

Thanks to the support of the local Subiaco Bunnings store, patients being cared for on St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s palliative care and oncology ward can now spend precious time with family and friends outside in beautiful surroundings.

Read more

Caregiver standing in a rehabilitation room, smiling at camera.

news

Pioneering allied health research

Caregiver standing in a rehabilitation room, smiling at camera.

St John of God Health Care is leading the way in allied health research thanks to a pioneering study, recently published in a national health care journal.

Read more

Brock and Grace posing for their art awards

news

Students artistic talents on show

Brock and Grace posing for their art awards

The winners of the 2023 St John of God Health Care visual arts scholarships have been announced.

Read more

Infant sleeping in a bassinet with a string of colourful beads which represent the events, procedures and milestones they have achieved while in the NICU

news

St John of God Subiaco Hospital introduces the Tiny Star Beads Program for its littlest patients

Infant sleeping in a bassinet with a string of colourful beads which represent the events, procedures and milestones they have achieved while in the NICU

To help bring joy and encouragement to babies and their families being cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), St John of God Subiaco Hospital recently became the first hospital in Western Australia to introduce the Tiny Star Beads Program.

Read more

Postnatal group facilitator Sarah Swiderski looking at her newborn daughter Grace

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‘By mums for mums’: postnatal arts group breaks new ground

Postnatal group facilitator Sarah Swiderski looking at her newborn daughter Grace

In a first for WA, and possibly Australia, St John of God Raphael Services is this month launching a support group for new mums experiencing postnatal depression and/or anxiety, facilitated by a mum who has been there herself and using creative methods for self-expression.

Read more

A mom and dad with a baby having a happy conversation with a doctor

news

Womens Health Week

A mom and dad with a baby having a happy conversation with a doctor

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital is pleased to present a series of free educational sessions during Women’s Health Week hosted in our new Pregnancy, Baby and Beyond Clinic.

Read more

A pregnant woman holding her abdomen in front of a mirror.

news

Is there a link between body image and self-compassion among new mums?

A pregnant woman holding her abdomen in front of a mirror.

This is the question doctors Zara Zia and Min Loo are exploring as they present at the Marce Society and Helen Mayo House Joint Perinatal Mental Health Conference in Adelaide this week.

Read more

Four young adults sitting on the grass in a back yard.

news

Horizon House recognised with Catholic Health Australia Award

Four young adults sitting on the grass in a back yard.

We are delighted to announce that St John of God Horizon House was recognised for its commitment to the healing ministry of Jesus through delivery of an innovative service that improves the health status of the vulnerable and marginalised at this year’s Catholic Health Australia Awards, held on 29 August, as recipient of the Outreach Health Care Award.

Read more

Rebecca Cattermole and Michael Hogan

news

Ms Rebecca Cattermole appointed CEO of St John of God Accord disability services

Rebecca Cattermole and Michael Hogan

St John of God Health Care has appointed disability leader Rebecca Cattermole as the Chief Executive Officer of St John of God Accord.

Read more

Besix Watpac Operations Manager, Matthew Dalmau, H.Troon Director, James Troon, Chief Executive Officer, Alex Demidov

news

St John of God Ballarat Hospital marks major redevelopment milestone

Besix Watpac Operations Manager, Matthew Dalmau, H.Troon Director, James Troon, Chief Executive Officer, Alex Demidov

The structure of the new hospital wing is officially completed.

Read more

Caregivers from St John of God MT Lawley Hospital

news

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital is first hospital in WA to pass short notice accreditation – with flying colours

Caregivers from St John of God MT Lawley Hospital

The hospital is the first in Western Australia and the first St John of God Health Care service to undergo an NSQHS short notice assessment.

Read more

Set of hands with the right hand holding the wrist of the left hand.

news

It is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or a mimicker

Set of hands with the right hand holding the wrist of the left hand.

Each year, an estimated 200,000 patients see their general practitioner with carpal tunnel like symptoms.

Read more

Daniel standing in a park.

news

Celebrating International Youth Day: “Don’t be afraid to ask for help.”

Daniel standing in a park.

When 17-year-old Daniel’s troubled home life deteriorated in 2022, he had nowhere to go, so he turned to his school in regional Victoria for help. That’s when he first heard about St John of God Horizon House. And he hasn’t looked back.

Read more

Illustration of see through male showing skeleton with pain points at the hip and knee

event

Bones, joints and all things orthopaedic

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

CPD Hours: 2

Illustration of see through male showing skeleton with pain points at the hip and knee

event

Urine in Good Hands: Urology GP Education Update

St John of God Subiaco Hospital

event

A night in theatre - Robotic surgery at Murdoch

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

A caregiver helping a patient using a rehabilitation apparatus

event

Assessment and management of hip pain and injuries of the foot and ankle

Hawkesbury District Health Service

CPD Hours: 1.5

A caregiver helping a patient using a rehabilitation apparatus

event

Gynaecology - hot topics for GPs

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital

event

Growing Together - ENT & Paediatrics @ Murdoch

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

event

Obstetrics - hot topics for GPs

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital

Two caregivers standing in a ward corridor both holding a folder

event

Patient information seminar series

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

Two caregivers standing in a ward corridor both holding a folder

event

GP event: Rehabilitation and frailty

St John of God Ballarat Hospital

Doctor checking patients knee

event

Orthopaedic Overview of Common Issues and Complaints for GPs

St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital

Doctor checking patients knee

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