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The best in Catholic news from across the Archdiocese of Perth
St John of God Health Care announces retirement of Group CEO Dr Shane Kelly
Dr Shane Kelly who has more than 35 years’ experience in the health care sector, 20 of which have been in public and private CEO roles, took over as Group CEO in April 2018.
New unit to reduce waiting times, avoid unnecessary overnight admissions
St John of God Midland Public Hospital CEO Paul Dyer said the new Ambulatory Emergency Care unit has been designed to reduce waiting times, improve patient flow, avoid unnecessary overnight admissions and enhance the patient experience.
Notre Dame University bringing former nurses back into WA hospitals
Notre Dame offers WA’s only re-entry to practice course for nurses (including those who gained their qualifications overseas), which enables them to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
St John of God Health Care announces inaugural Fellowship recipients
St John of God Health Care has awarded fellowships to four caregivers to undertake research in their clinical areas.
WA artist takes home major prize
Western Australia artist Claire Beausein was this year’s winner of the $25,000 major St John of God Health Care prize for the 2022 Mandorla Art Award, submitting a piece created from wild silkworm cocoons, stitched together with silk thread and presented on cotton rag paper.
National competition to break down stigma on men’s mental health
Enter St John of God Raphael Services Healthy Men, Healthy Minds photo competition and help raise awareness of men’s perinatal mental health.
St John of God Health Care appoints new CEO St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital
New St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital CEO Vanessa Unwin is currently Director of Nursing and Midwifery SJOG Mt Lawley, a position she has held since 2016.
The young face of homelessness
In sharing her thoughts during Western Australian Youth Week, St John of God Healthcare Homelessness and Support Services Director Naomi Boyd says that the less visible reality of youth homelessness is that there are thousands of young people in Australia who are not yet homeless but are living in homes that don’t provide the necessary physical or emotional safety. Photo: Supplied.
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St John of God Health Care appoints new CEO St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals
Paul Dyer has been appointed as the new CEO at St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals from 9 May 2022.
Mr Dyer, who has been with St John of God Health Care for more than 20 years, commenced his career at St John of God Bendigo Hospital as a registered nurse before moving into a range of leadership roles in the organisation.
New walk-in mental health centre opens its doors in Midland
The new Midland Head to Health adult mental health centre provides a new approach in the mental health system and removes some of the traditional barriers for people seeking support for mental health concerns by offering a free, community-based walk-in service available from 10am – 8pm every day of the year.
