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Orthopaedic surgeon shows a patient a medical model of a knee.

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Orthopaedic ‘rapid rounds’ masterclass

St John of God Subiaco Hospital

CPD Hours: 4.5

Orthopaedic surgeon shows a patient a medical model of a knee.

A woman in active wear jogs across a bridge

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Staying strong whilst slimming down

St John of God Midland Private Hospital

CPD Hours: 2

A woman in active wear jogs across a bridge

Specialists hands holding a 3D model of a knee joint

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Joints in jeopardy: A GP’s guide to shoulders, hips, and knees

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

CPD Hours: 2

Specialists hands holding a 3D model of a knee joint

Close up shot of vivid blue eye

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Beyond the lens

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

CPD Hours: 2

Close up shot of vivid blue eye

Dr Sheldon Moniz, Orthopaedic Surgeon at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

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Full circle moment for Dr Sheldon Moniz

Dr Sheldon Moniz, Orthopaedic Surgeon at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

When high school student Sheldon Moniz landed a casual cleaning job at St John of God Murdoch Hospital, performing surgery in the same building 20 years later was not on his radar.

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A black cockatoo drinks from the Cockitrough at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

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St John of God Murdoch Hospital leads the way with Cockitrough bird waterer installation

A black cockatoo drinks from the Cockitrough at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

St John of God Murdoch Hospital has become the first hospital in Western Australia to install a Cockitrough bird waterer, a significant step forward in wildlife conservation and environmental care within a health care setting.

Read more

Dr David McCoubrie, Chief Medical Officer at St John of God Health Care

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Dr David McCoubrie appointed Chief Medical Officer at St John of God Health Care

Dr David McCoubrie, Chief Medical Officer at St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Dr David McCoubrie as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Read more

Morsl Founder and CEO Karla Borland with St John of God Ballarat Hospital

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St John of God Ballarat Hospital launches first hospital-based Morsl Micro Market in Australia

Morsl Founder and CEO Karla Borland with St John of God Ballarat Hospital

New 24/7 self-service café enhances caregiver access to nutritious meals and supports their wellbeing.

Read more

The outside of St John of God Richmond Hospital

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Global design recognition for St John of God Richmond Hospital's Wellness Centre

The outside of St John of God Richmond Hospital

St John of God Richmond Hospital receives global recognition for wellness-focused design.

Read more

St John of God Health Care CEO Bryan Pyne standing behind a lectern on stage with the St John of God Health Care Strategy

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St John of God Group CEO named among most influential leaders in WA

St John of God Health Care CEO Bryan Pyne standing behind a lectern on stage with the St John of God Health Care Strategy

We’re proud to celebrate our Group CEO Bryan Pyne, who has once again been named among Western Australia’s most influential leaders in the Business News Power 500 list.

Read more

Icon Cancer Centre WA State Manager Colin La Galia and St John of God Subiaco Hospital CEO Tina Chinery.

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New radiation oncology service comes to St John of God Subiaco Hospital

Icon Cancer Centre WA State Manager Colin La Galia and St John of God Subiaco Hospital CEO Tina Chinery.

Icon Cancer Centre will open an ultra-modern radiation oncology facility on St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s campus by 2026, enabling cancer patients to access all their care and treatments onsite under one familiar roof.

Read more

A collage of St John of God Subiaco Hospital caregiver family photos

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Generations of care: the families behind the hospital walls

A collage of St John of God Subiaco Hospital caregiver family photos

At St John of God Subiaco Hospital, care is more than a job — for many, it is a family tradition.

Read more

Volunteer David playing on Ward 35 balcony at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.

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Sound of healing: live music brings comfort to palliative care patients

Volunteer David playing on Ward 35 balcony at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.

St John of God Subiaco Hospital Volunteer David is comforting palliative care patients with live piano music.

Read more

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Introducing Jonathan Holt

We are pleased to welcome Jonathan Holt as Chief Executive Officer of St John of God Burwood and Richmond Hospitals, and Mental Health Lead for St John of God Health Care.

Read more

A caregiver wearing blue scrubs standing outside in a park smiling at the camera.

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Why St John of God Health Care is a top choice for graduates

A caregiver wearing blue scrubs standing outside in a park smiling at the camera.

Start your career with purpose, support, and connection.

Read more

An adult and a child are walking in a park. The adult is holding the child

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Light in the darkness: employment the turning point in breaking the cycle of abuse

An adult and a child are walking in a park. The adult is holding the child

Midland Medicare Mental Health Centre’s employment support service makes a big difference in client’s lives, including those trying to find their feet in the face of family violence.

Read more

A line of people standing around a sign that says Fellowship in General Surgery Mock Exam

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Midland General Surgery Mock Exam 2025

A line of people standing around a sign that says Fellowship in General Surgery Mock Exam

For the ninth year, members from the St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals General Surgery Department successfully held their General Surgery Mock Exam.

Read more

Dr John Love and his father assisting him with a twin delivery in a hospital room.

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Dr John Love: a legacy of care, compassion, and commitment at St John of God Subiaco Hospital

Dr John Love and his father assisting him with a twin delivery in a hospital room.

After more than two decades of dedicated service, Dr John Love is set to retire from his role as a specialist obstetrician at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.

Read more

A black and white image of a historic building, transitioning into a colour photo of the current St John of God Ballarat Hospital building on the right hand side of the image.

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Celebrating 110 years of caring for the Ballarat community

A black and white image of a historic building, transitioning into a colour photo of the current St John of God Ballarat Hospital building on the right hand side of the image.

Today, we proudly celebrate 110 years of dedicated service to the people of Ballarat and surrounding regions.

Read more

Dr Kate Hewitson smiles as she holds a folder of medical information

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Meet Dr Kate Hewitson

Dr Kate Hewitson smiles as she holds a folder of medical information

Interested in St John of God Health Care’s intern program? Hear from one of our current interns, Dr Kate Hewitson about their experience so far and find out tips and tricks for making your intern application stand out from the crowd.

Read more

Jessica Whitehouse photographed at last years Run for a Reason.

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Running for Jackson: one caregiver’s powerful reason to take part in the HBF Run for a Reason

Jessica Whitehouse photographed at last years Run for a Reason.

This year, caregivers from across St John of God Health Care are lacing up their runners for the HBF Run for a Reason, each with their own motivation for taking part.

Read more

An elderly hand holds on to the crucifix pendant of a necklace

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Where healing happens: A patient's letter of gratitude

An elderly hand holds on to the crucifix pendant of a necklace

During Patient Experience Week, we share a heartfelt letter from a patient who found not just care, but community, from the Ursula Frayne Unit at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.

Read more

Bishop George Kolodziej and St John of God Bunbury Hospital CEO Jack Harding cut the cake to celebrate the blessing of the Door of Hope with caregivers and community members. Photo: Michelle Tan

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Bishop opens Door of Hope at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

Bishop George Kolodziej and St John of God Bunbury Hospital CEO Jack Harding cut the cake to celebrate the blessing of the Door of Hope with caregivers and community members. Photo: Michelle Tan

St John of God Bunbury Hospital recently welcomed the new Catholic Bishop of Bunbury to open and bless a ‘Door of Hope’ in the hospital.

Read more

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Statement on Pope Francis

As the St John of God Health Care community, we express our deep sadness at the news of the death of Pope Francis, and our profound admiration for his life and legacy.

Read more

A young woman smiles against the backdrop of a sunset.

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How Kirsty found the safety and skills she needed to overcome life's obstacles at Horizon House

A young woman smiles against the backdrop of a sunset.

After experiencing a difficult home life, an abusive relationship and unstable housing, St John of God Horizon House provided the safety and support that Kirsty needed to get back on her feet.

Read more

Dr Sheldon Moniz, Orthopaedic Surgeon at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

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Full circle moment for Dr Sheldon Moniz

Dr Sheldon Moniz, Orthopaedic Surgeon at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

When high school student Sheldon Moniz landed a casual cleaning job at St John of God Murdoch Hospital, performing surgery in the same building 20 years later was not on his radar.

Read more

A black cockatoo drinks from the Cockitrough at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

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St John of God Murdoch Hospital leads the way with Cockitrough bird waterer installation

A black cockatoo drinks from the Cockitrough at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

St John of God Murdoch Hospital has become the first hospital in Western Australia to install a Cockitrough bird waterer, a significant step forward in wildlife conservation and environmental care within a health care setting.

Read more

Dr David McCoubrie, Chief Medical Officer at St John of God Health Care

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Dr David McCoubrie appointed Chief Medical Officer at St John of God Health Care

Dr David McCoubrie, Chief Medical Officer at St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Dr David McCoubrie as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Read more

Morsl Founder and CEO Karla Borland with St John of God Ballarat Hospital

news

St John of God Ballarat Hospital launches first hospital-based Morsl Micro Market in Australia

Morsl Founder and CEO Karla Borland with St John of God Ballarat Hospital

New 24/7 self-service café enhances caregiver access to nutritious meals and supports their wellbeing.

Read more

The outside of St John of God Richmond Hospital

news

Global design recognition for St John of God Richmond Hospital's Wellness Centre

The outside of St John of God Richmond Hospital

St John of God Richmond Hospital receives global recognition for wellness-focused design.

Read more

St John of God Health Care CEO Bryan Pyne standing behind a lectern on stage with the St John of God Health Care Strategy

news

St John of God Group CEO named among most influential leaders in WA

St John of God Health Care CEO Bryan Pyne standing behind a lectern on stage with the St John of God Health Care Strategy

We’re proud to celebrate our Group CEO Bryan Pyne, who has once again been named among Western Australia’s most influential leaders in the Business News Power 500 list.

Read more

Icon Cancer Centre WA State Manager Colin La Galia and St John of God Subiaco Hospital CEO Tina Chinery.

news

New radiation oncology service comes to St John of God Subiaco Hospital

Icon Cancer Centre WA State Manager Colin La Galia and St John of God Subiaco Hospital CEO Tina Chinery.

Icon Cancer Centre will open an ultra-modern radiation oncology facility on St John of God Subiaco Hospital’s campus by 2026, enabling cancer patients to access all their care and treatments onsite under one familiar roof.

Read more

A collage of St John of God Subiaco Hospital caregiver family photos

news

Generations of care: the families behind the hospital walls

A collage of St John of God Subiaco Hospital caregiver family photos

At St John of God Subiaco Hospital, care is more than a job — for many, it is a family tradition.

Read more

Volunteer David playing on Ward 35 balcony at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.

news

Sound of healing: live music brings comfort to palliative care patients

Volunteer David playing on Ward 35 balcony at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.

St John of God Subiaco Hospital Volunteer David is comforting palliative care patients with live piano music.

Read more

news

Introducing Jonathan Holt

We are pleased to welcome Jonathan Holt as Chief Executive Officer of St John of God Burwood and Richmond Hospitals, and Mental Health Lead for St John of God Health Care.

Read more

A caregiver wearing blue scrubs standing outside in a park smiling at the camera.

news

Why St John of God Health Care is a top choice for graduates

A caregiver wearing blue scrubs standing outside in a park smiling at the camera.

Start your career with purpose, support, and connection.

Read more

An adult and a child are walking in a park. The adult is holding the child

news

Light in the darkness: employment the turning point in breaking the cycle of abuse

An adult and a child are walking in a park. The adult is holding the child

Midland Medicare Mental Health Centre’s employment support service makes a big difference in client’s lives, including those trying to find their feet in the face of family violence.

Read more

A line of people standing around a sign that says Fellowship in General Surgery Mock Exam

news

Midland General Surgery Mock Exam 2025

A line of people standing around a sign that says Fellowship in General Surgery Mock Exam

For the ninth year, members from the St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals General Surgery Department successfully held their General Surgery Mock Exam.

Read more

Dr John Love and his father assisting him with a twin delivery in a hospital room.

news

Dr John Love: a legacy of care, compassion, and commitment at St John of God Subiaco Hospital

Dr John Love and his father assisting him with a twin delivery in a hospital room.

After more than two decades of dedicated service, Dr John Love is set to retire from his role as a specialist obstetrician at St John of God Subiaco Hospital.

Read more

A black and white image of a historic building, transitioning into a colour photo of the current St John of God Ballarat Hospital building on the right hand side of the image.

news

Celebrating 110 years of caring for the Ballarat community

A black and white image of a historic building, transitioning into a colour photo of the current St John of God Ballarat Hospital building on the right hand side of the image.

Today, we proudly celebrate 110 years of dedicated service to the people of Ballarat and surrounding regions.

Read more

Dr Kate Hewitson smiles as she holds a folder of medical information

news

Meet Dr Kate Hewitson

Dr Kate Hewitson smiles as she holds a folder of medical information

Interested in St John of God Health Care’s intern program? Hear from one of our current interns, Dr Kate Hewitson about their experience so far and find out tips and tricks for making your intern application stand out from the crowd.

Read more

Jessica Whitehouse photographed at last years Run for a Reason.

news

Running for Jackson: one caregiver’s powerful reason to take part in the HBF Run for a Reason

Jessica Whitehouse photographed at last years Run for a Reason.

This year, caregivers from across St John of God Health Care are lacing up their runners for the HBF Run for a Reason, each with their own motivation for taking part.

Read more

An elderly hand holds on to the crucifix pendant of a necklace

news

Where healing happens: A patient's letter of gratitude

An elderly hand holds on to the crucifix pendant of a necklace

During Patient Experience Week, we share a heartfelt letter from a patient who found not just care, but community, from the Ursula Frayne Unit at St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.

Read more

Bishop George Kolodziej and St John of God Bunbury Hospital CEO Jack Harding cut the cake to celebrate the blessing of the Door of Hope with caregivers and community members. Photo: Michelle Tan

news

Bishop opens Door of Hope at St John of God Bunbury Hospital

Bishop George Kolodziej and St John of God Bunbury Hospital CEO Jack Harding cut the cake to celebrate the blessing of the Door of Hope with caregivers and community members. Photo: Michelle Tan

St John of God Bunbury Hospital recently welcomed the new Catholic Bishop of Bunbury to open and bless a ‘Door of Hope’ in the hospital.

Read more

news

Statement on Pope Francis

As the St John of God Health Care community, we express our deep sadness at the news of the death of Pope Francis, and our profound admiration for his life and legacy.

Read more

A young woman smiles against the backdrop of a sunset.

news

How Kirsty found the safety and skills she needed to overcome life's obstacles at Horizon House

A young woman smiles against the backdrop of a sunset.

After experiencing a difficult home life, an abusive relationship and unstable housing, St John of God Horizon House provided the safety and support that Kirsty needed to get back on her feet.

Read more

Orthopaedic surgeon shows a patient a medical model of a knee.

event

Orthopaedic ‘rapid rounds’ masterclass

St John of God Subiaco Hospital

CPD Hours: 4.5

Orthopaedic surgeon shows a patient a medical model of a knee.

A woman in active wear jogs across a bridge

event

Staying strong whilst slimming down

St John of God Midland Private Hospital

CPD Hours: 2

A woman in active wear jogs across a bridge

Specialists hands holding a 3D model of a knee joint

event

Joints in jeopardy: A GP’s guide to shoulders, hips, and knees

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

CPD Hours: 2

Specialists hands holding a 3D model of a knee joint

Close up shot of vivid blue eye

event

Beyond the lens

St John of God Murdoch Hospital

CPD Hours: 2

Close up shot of vivid blue eye

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