• Blog/podcast

    Lifting the veil on palliative care

    24 May 2017
    St John of God Health Care
    Palliative care is commonly misunderstood as being just about terminal care at the end of life. We asked Clinical Nurse Palliative Care…
    • Pastoral services
    • Your private health care
  • Blog/podcast

    Caring for the whole person

    14 June 2023
    Dr Scott Lee
    Director Hospice and Palliative Care Services
    At St John of God Murdoch Community Hospice, our commitment to our patients is to provide compassionate and holistic care – the kind of…
    • Palliative care
    • Pastoral services
  • Blog/podcast

    Make your wishes known

    25 March 2019
    Alison White
    St John of God Murdoch Community Hospice Director Hospice and Palliative Care Services
    What would happen if you had an accident or you suddenly became ill? Would your family know what kind of treatment you would want or how…
    • Pastoral services
  • Blog/podcast

    Rainbow families

    12 October 2026
    Lesley Pascuzzi
    Childbirth and Early Parent Educator
    Rainbow families come in many shapes and sizes. Discover resources, support and practical information to help LGBTIQ+ parents and children…
    • Maternity
    • Pastoral services
    • Community services
  • Blog/podcast

    Bereavement service contributes to healing

    04 June 2017
    St John of God Health Care
    Death and dying are not easy to face and it is with great admiration that we recognise those amongst us who ease this journey for the loved …
    • Pastoral services
  • Blog/podcast

    Catholic healthcare - walking the extra yard

    13 July 2018
    Colin Keogh
    Director of Mission Integration
    When you come to a Catholic hospital, in what ways do you expect the care you receive to be different from the care provided at a…
    • Pastoral services
  • Blog/podcast

    Five common misconceptions about pastoral care

    23 October 2017
    Suranga Amaratunga
    Pastoral Services Practitioner
    This week is pastoral care week and we asked Manager Pastoral Services Suranga Amaratunga to correct some common misconceptions about his…
    • Pastoral services
  • Blog/podcast

    Dealing with death during the 'joyous' season

    06 December 2022
    Jennine Dodd
    Copywriter
    Whether you're grieving, facing the potential loss of a loved one, or are actually the loved one whose death will impact those you are…
    • Mental health
    • Pastoral services
  • Blog/podcast

    Exploring the role of art in health care

    08 November 2023
    Carina McPherson
    Art Curator
    What role does an art curator have in a health care organisation? What does the St John of God Health care art collection look like? Our…
    • Pastoral services
    • Your private health care
    • Meet our caregivers
  • Blog/podcast

    Understanding miscarriage and stillbirth: support after pregnancy and baby loss

    10 September 2026
    Natalie Benn
    Maternity Quality and Improvement Lead and Clinical Risk Coordinator
    Miscarriage and stillbirth are more common than many people realise, but for families experiencing pregnancy or baby loss, grief can be…
    • Maternity
    • Pastoral services
    • Perinatal mental health