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First Nations cancer patients find solac...
Generous donors have provided funding for renowned indigenous artist Aunty Marleen Young Scerri to create 13 comfort quilt packs.
Nurturing tomorrow's caregivers
St Vincent’s Foundation partner, Bank First, was proud to recognise and support St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) nurses with scholarships.
Breakthrough program thanks to a generou...
The William Buckland Foundation has supported the establishment of a First Nations Mental Health Wellbeing Pilot Program at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.
Long Table Lunch raises $67,000 for St V...
Thanks to the generosity of everyone who attended, we are proud to announce that an impressive $67,000 was raised for St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee.
Students provide enduring support for St...
Students from St Columba's College in Essendon have remained dedicated to supporting St Vincent’s Hospital’s homeless services for almost 24 years.
A special reunion
Four years ago, Betty Mandarano spent six weeks in ICU on a ventilator in an induced coma with severe COVID-19.
The Life-saving wonders of robotic surge...
Discover how St Vincent's robot assisted surgery transformed a Queensland woman's life.
Donors share why they support the ACMD
Our donor community is vital for our success at the ACMD.
Generous donors give a gift that keeps o...
Six dedicated nurses from St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne’s 10 West Neurosurgical ward were given an unexpected and very welcome surprise.
Something on the brain
A brain tumour diagnosis had life-changing impact for Richard Thayer.
Bunnings and Taubmans transform BETRS cl...
Big thanks to Bunnings Collingwood and Taubmans Paint for blitzing the BETRS Clinic outdoor space.
Hormone testing service receives support...
Renowned global pharmaceutical company Pfizer is supporting St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne’s Endocrine Testing Service.
Your support is helping prostate cancer ...
Your support is helping to ease the mental burden for prostate cancer patients.
Toys bring joy to St Vincent’s smalles...
A donation of soft toys from Bakers Delight has lifted the spirits of patients at St Vincent’s Children’s Ward
Smartsalary provides valuable support
St Vincent’s STAR Peer Support Program has celebrated a milestone of 25 years.
Fitness Passport supports staff wellbein...
Fitness Passport was the perfect partner to support the Shake It Off staff event.
A love that will last beyond a lifetime
Chelsea and Brock first met at the tender age of 16. She was instantly attracted to Brock’s outlook on life.
Generous upgrades benefit The Cottage re...
Generous donations to The Cottage from SONIQ and Bunnings Collingwood have lifted the spirits of staff and patients.
The great Bunnings bake sale
The digital team at Bunnings recently put their culinary expertise to the test, holding a bake sale to raise funds for St Vincent’s Hospital’s Sisterhood Support Fund.
Thanks to our donors, St Vincent’s wel...
Birthing teams in Fitzroy are excited to welcome innovative technology that will give mothers visual access to their baby.
Bank First celebrates St Vincent’s nur...
2023 marks the second year Bank First is supporting St Vincent’s nurses by providing scholarships to three worthy recipients.
Stunning new maternity suites are coming...
New private hospital towers has many benefits for new mothers and their babies.
A loving tribute to a great man
Elaine Arrigo and her husband Nino were destined to be together. Both were born in Werribee and practically grew up together.
Men supporting men to ease the burden of...
This Father’s Day you can help ease the mental stress for patients going through prostate cancer treatment.
A true appreciation of engineering and m...
Philip Spry-Bailey has had a long and illustrious association with St Vincent’s Hospital, dating back to 1989.
A celebration of two very special nurses
We recently celebrated nursing excellence at St Vincent’s with a very special award
Turning pain into laughter
Comedian Nick Capper is sharing his very personal cancer experience in a very public way.
12 months on and still going strong
When we first spoke to Kellie 12 months ago; she had been through the wringer!
A brother’s legacy brings life to ACMD
The bond between Yvonne Clements and her brother, Alf Hughes, was unbreakable. He was more than her brother; he was her best friend
Free lecture with internationally celebr...
Join Professor Russell White as he shares his experiences as a cardiac surgeon in Keyna.
An exciting new chapter
St Vincent's cancer patient, Germaine Symons, has received not one but two pieces of very exciting news.
Celebrating a Werribee philanthropist
Ori is a local business leader and Chair of St Vincent’s Werribee Private Hospital Committee.
The Sisterhood Gala does it again!
The 10th anniversary of the Sisterhood of St Vincent’s Lunchtime Gala was simply the best!
Remaining positive in the face of advers...
One day, virtually out of the blue, Shane's whole world changed.
Generous gift will fast track the future...
MECCA M-POWER has provided a generous gift to support Helen Frazer’s globally unique research.
Oncology nurse inspires support for Dry ...
Cameron is giving alcohol in July to raise money for his patients.
A committment to Indigenous patients and...
St Vincent's aims be the health service provider & employer of choice for First Nations people.
Community generosity brings people close...
Thanks to donors like you, Caritas Christi is now the proud owner of a brand new cuddle bed.
Two recipients receive nursing scholarsh...
The Dame Quentin Bryce Postgraduate Nursing Scholarship has been awarded to two recipients.
Pioneering project for people experienci...
Thanks to generous funding, an accommodation project is being explored.
Your support brings the latest technolog...
Generous donations have helped St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne to become the first public hospital in Australia to install a robotic exoscope.
Long-table lunch raises $60,000 for St V...
The very first Long Table Lunch held at Shadowfax Winery was a huge success.
Key businesses get behind St Vincent's P...
Thank you to the businesses who are supporting the St Vincent's Private Hospital Gala Dinner.
Honda Foundation grant provides new woun...
New grant funding has enabled the purchase of the newest techniques in wound healing therapies.
New grant brings breast care database to...
A generous grant the Collier Charitable Fund has enabled the creation of a Victorian first database.
Palliative Care Nursing Research Fund Re...
Dame Quentin Bryce Research Scholarship awarded to St Vincent’s Alysia Coventry.
Generous local sponsors get behind Werri...
The anticipation is building for the very first sold-out Long Table Lunch at Shadowfax Winery on 17 February.
A commitment to family and the community
Family and community spirit motivated the Cilmi family to make a donation to St Vincent’s Werribee
International surgeon training program
An St Vincent's led international training program aims to upskill doctors from rural Kenya.
Generous donor honours her parents’ me...
Caritas Christi in Kew has a special meaning for Ellen Lew and her family.
Werribee locals make a difference to the...
Werribee is a very special place for Adrian and Amanda Williams.
A symbol of lasting friendships and grea...
Over the decades, the Aikenhead Wing was home to thousands of trainee nurses at St Vincent’s.
Podcast profiles St Vincent’s women
The She Knows It podcast celebrates the work and careers of women who work in STEM and Health.
Doctor’s important legacy for the next...
Dr Anthony Poon is excited about a big change that is happening at St Vincent’s Private Hospital
A tribute to a beloved brother
Dominic Bonadino was inspired to write a book about his family to honour his brother, Ralph
The gift of movement
St Vincent's Young Adult Complex Disability Service (YACDS) has received a very special gift.
ACMD supporters make a tangible impact
Support for the ACMD continues to gain momentum with a generous donation of $150,000
Purchase art to support St Vincent’s b...
Bid today for art, jewellery & sporting memorabilia donated from private collections
New podcast profiles key St Vincent’s ...
The Genazzano Institute has launched a podcast series featuring women from St Vincent's
Thank you for supporting our staff
Thank you to our generous sponors and winners of the St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Staff Awards
Dry July 2022 - a great result
Dry July raises over $32,000 for St Vincent’s Hospital’s Cancer Centre patients
Special motivation to run the Melbourne ...
Tess Herron is taking part in the Melbourne Marathon for the first time to raise money for a special reason.
An instant and truly special bond
Fate brought two special little boys together and has united their families for life.
Construction has commenced
Construction has officially begun on the state-of-the-art Fitzroy Private Hospital redevelopment.
A long-awaited celebration
After a three-year hiatus, the St Vincent’s Nursing Alumni event made a triumphant return.
A fitting celebration for a great entert...
Tony Cursio was a born entertainer. He was known not only for his excellent singing skills but also for his outgoing personality.
Meet St Vincent’s Private’s newest r...
We wanted to introduce Rosie, St Vincent's Private Melbourne’s new therapy dog.
Local community raises $100,000 for St V...
The 2022 Werribee Winter Ball was a resounding success, rasing vital funds for Werribee Hospital.
A Fond Farwell
After more than a decade working with St Vincent’s Hospital, CEO Angela Nolan, has sadly left.
World-first ICU device invention
Dr Barry Dixon has invented a world-first method to monitor oxygen levels in a patient’s brain.
‘Drug Runners’ ready to Run Melbourn...
St Vincent’s Pharmacy has a team participating in Run Melbourne to support St Vincent’s.
St Vincent's ED Team go dry for July
Members of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Emergency Department (ED) team have opted to 'go dry'.
A transformative diagnosis provides qual...
Ongoing treatment at St Vincent’s Werribee means Richard’s Hayes disorder is being controlled.
Bank First thanks our staff
The Bank First team visited our Fitzroy campus to say thank you to St Vincent’s staff
The Ian Potter Foundation supports vital...
A recent generous grant of $100,000 will enable the purchase of a microscope that will be the first of its kind in Australia.
How a clinical trial gave Kellie her lif...
Discover the very special gift St Vincent's Hospital's haematology team gave Kellie
Official on-site opening of Gidget House
St Vincent’s Private Fitzroy celebrated their partnership with the Gidget Foundation
Double award win
Adjunct A/Prof Helen Frazer’s ground-breaking research has been recognised with two awards
Laughter really is the best medicine
Nicholas Capper likes to look on the bright side. His positivity was shaken with a cruel diagnosis.
2022 Dame Quentin Palliative Care Schola...
Discover this year’s recipient of the Dame Quentin Palliative Care Nursing Scholarship.
Innovative support for injured Ukraine c...
St Vincent’s emergency physicians have helped develop instructional videos that could save lives
St Vincent’s in World’s Best Hospita...
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne has placed in the top five hospitals in Australia
Scrub ‘em up with love
Gorman Clothing is showing it's support for frontline staff with the colourful scrubs
Bank First Supports our Nurses
The inaugural Bank First nursing scholarships have been awarded to five deserving reciepients
Celebrating a new partnership with Genaz...
We are proud to announce an exciting collaboration
Shop to support
Australia’s iconic fashion brand, Cue, is supporting St Vincent's
A final thank you for two decades of car...
Carmel Garazoni's family created a very special tribute in loving memory of her life
Kids ward receives gifts from Wyndham co...
St Vincent's Kids Ward were the recipients of generous gifts donated via the Stockland Giving Tree
Happy 4th Birthday Werribee
St Vincent's Werribee Private is celebrating four years since opening its doors to care for patients
Generous donation for staff
GAMA Healthcare have generously provided a donation of over 60,000 hand sanitiser wipes
Happy Lunar New Year
1st February is Lunar New Year. This is a time for celebration!
The ICU team are lifesavers
Betty Mandarano credits the team at St Vincent’s for saving her life after she contracted COVID-19 in July 2020.
A gift with love
Christmas Day 2019 will be forever etched in the memories of Adrian and Shanesse. Find out why.
Talk to Me App
New app assists staff to communicate with patients from non-english speaking backgrounds
St Vincent's Private Hospitals ranked nu...
A survey of Medibank Private patients saw St Vincent's Private Hospitals ranked first in Australia
Most Outstanding City Hospital in Austra...
St Vincent’s has received an award at the Australian Patients Association National Awards
Thank you to our Corporate and Community...
We wish to thank the corporate and community groups who generously supported our staff
Introducing an exciting new partnership
We are proud to announce the launch of our new partnership
Marvellous Macca is Top Dog
St Vincent's therapy dog, Macca, has been crowned ‘Top Dog with a Job’.
Supporting and recognising our staff
We wish to thank the 2021 Staff Award sponsors – Bank First, Hesta and Finsbury Green.
St Vincent’s Kids Ward - A Whole New W...
The kids ward at St Vincent’s Private Hospital East Melbourne is a sight to behold.
Revolutionary, life-saving surgery
Graham will be forever grateful to the St Vincent’s Cardiology team because they saved his life.
Generous donation for vulnerable patient...
Clothing company, UNIQLO, have donated 1,500 HEATTECH tops valued at over $29,500 to St Vincent’s for our most vulnerable patients.
Corporate support to protect our staff
Generous support from our corporate partners enabled the purchase of state-of-the-art masks for our frontline staff
Social distancing inspires team to go dr...
Members of St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne's Emergency Department went dry in July.
Life-changing surgery for some special c...
St Vincent’s Private Hospital East Melbourne has donated life-changing surgeries for children from developing countries.
Going virtual to Run Melbourne
The cancellation of the Run Melbourne didn’t stop Prague House Health Care Worker, Ciera Dunne from completing the event.
Celebrating the life of a loved one
Discover why the Sawaya family chose to ask for donations in lieu of flowers to celebrate the life of their beloved mother, Mary.
Hitting rock bottom... and deciding to R...
JUST a few weeks from graduating from university after five years of studying Law and Commerce, Zara was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Cancer can strike in the most unexpected...
For Germaine Symons a swim at the beach resulted in a devastating discovery.
The implant giving hope to Aussies with ...
Professor Mark Cook and his team, have devised an implant at the ACMD that could be life-changing.
A brave battle
Souhail’s cancer journey began with virtually no warning signs. He was fulfilling his life-long dream of being a successful commercial airline pilot. Then, one day out of the blue..
ACMD world-first research in the media
Natalie Booth has been seizure-free for two years thanks to innovative treatment being developed by St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne through ACMD.
The power of a united effort
Staff from St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne 6th Floor created a team for Dry July 2020 and together raised over $5,000.
See St Vincent’s Mission in Action
The Foundation hosted the Wrapped in Kindness Campaign in collaboration with Caulfield Grammar School.
From asylum seeker to Aussie doctor
Rwandan doctor, Marc Dusengimana, and his family sought asylum in Australia. Discover his inspiring story
Nurturing future leaders
Nurse Claire Hartmann secured a three-month internship with ACMD to focus on tissue engineering.
The Font - Special edition
We hope your enjoy the special year in review edition of The Font.
ACMD Board Chair Australia Day Award
Ms Brenda Shanahan has been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.
Keeping nurses connected
President of St Vincent’s Nurses Alumni (SVNA), Clare Dyer, shares her experiences.
St Vincent's invention
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne anaesthetist has invented an innovative oxygen mask.
Giving tree for St Vincent's
Stockland Point Cook is inviting shoppers to donate gifts for St Vincent’s Werribee.
The spirit of giving
The Mission teams at St Vincent’s public and private hospitals share the spirit of giving.
Opportunity to leave a lasting legacy
The rebuilding of the Caritas Christi Hospice is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.
Cancer care close to home
Point Cook resident Alison Smith thought turning 50 would mark a positive milestone.
Ground-breaking trial tackles breathing ...
A world-first trial led by St Vincent’s Hospital is using Heparin to help improve breathing.
Beating breast cancer with Artificial In...
A ground-breaking Australian study is set to benefit thousands of Australian women.
Winter newsletter - out now!
Click here to read the current edition of our St Vincent’s Cares newsletter.
St Vincent’s COVID-19 Advice Line
Our COVID-19 Advice Line has been taking calls from the community, 12 hours a day seven days a week.
Going dry to support their patients
A team from St Vincent’s Oncology ward are doing Dry July to give back to their inspiring patients.
Expert tips for lockdown
Watch Chair of Psychiatry, David Castle's video with tips on caring for ourselves during lockdown.
Don’t leave home without it!
Some helpful tips about wearing a mask - to help save and protect lives!
Life-saving immune boosting infusions
Hazel Bennini was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2016. Thankfully she is now in full remission.
Building for the future of palliative ca...
Construction has started on the new Caritas Christi building. Watch the progress of the build live!
Victoria’s Centre for Myeloma Treatmen...
St Vincent’s Chemotherapy Day Unit is Victoria's centre for myeloma treatment.
Essential items for vulnerable patients
Local and national businesses generously donated warm clothes and toiletries for patients in need.
Find out why supporting Dry July is so i...
Hear from one of our brave patients, Brendan, about how your support for Dy July helps.
Thank you for your kind and generous sup...
We are truly grateful for the overwhelming support we have received from our Family of Supporters.
Staying positive in the face of adversit...
Living with an incurable cancer is an extremely challenging situation for anyone but Karen Wilde is making the most of life.
ACMD appoints new CEO
Scientist, educator and entrepreneur, Dr Erol Harvey, has been appointed new CEO of ACMD.
Powering social connection
The Virtual Visitor Program is helping isolated patients stay in touch with their families.
Family rallies for brave grandmother
Robyn Graham beat breast cancer in 2017. Find out what happened next....
Family rivalry achieves an impressive re...
Discover the secret to our Dry July 2019 Fundraising Champion's success.
Patients sit in comfort thanks to Dry Ju...
Find out how St Vincent’s cancer patients benefited from $40,000 raised from Dry July 2019.
International Nurses Day
We encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the incredible care our nurses provide.
Using technology to address Covid-19 nee...
Advanced manufacturing assistance is being offered to clinicians to meet Covid-19 needs.
A new lease on life
Ray Thomas will be forever grateful to St Vincent's for saving his life.
Giving back to say thanks for life-chang...
Neel is giving back to support the hospital that transformed his life.
New series of videos to show our appreci...
We've created a series of videos as a thank you for the support received for our Emergency Appeal.
Printing 3D masks for health workers
A team at St Vincent’s Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery are 3D printing face shields.
Emergency Appeal Coronavirus Fact Sheet
Here’s a handy downloadable fact sheet to help you to stay well.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Information and guidance about the current outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
St Vincent's Cares Autumn edition
In this edition we announce our new Advocate for Palliative Care, world first research and much more!
Celebrating remarkable women
International Women's Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Dame Quentin Bryce advocates for palliat...
We are proud to announce the Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO as an Advocate of St Vincent’s Centre for Palliative Care.
World-first research featured in Herald ...
The first two patients have had a “fitbit for the brain” implanted in a world-first trial.
Think about your heart this Valentine’...
14th February is also the "Day of Hearts" – a reminder to love and take care of your heart.
THANK YOU for giving the Gift of Hope
We wanted to say thank you to the hundreds of generous people who supported our Christmas Appeal.
Lunar New Year – a time for celebratio...
We’re commemorating our rich and diverse community by highlighting the Lunar New Year celebration.
The future of skin repair
An exciting research project is looking at creating artificial skin by using 3D printing techniques.
A Christmas Blessing
Executive Director Mission, Margaret Stewart and Mission Integration Manager, Julie Wain share a Christmas Blessing.
Transforming the treatment of bone cance...
A new research project is set to change the way physicians surgically treat bone cancer.
Healing messages give hope
Read some of the beautiful healing messages we've received from our caring donors.
Butterfly Wall – Gone but not forgotte...
A 'Butterfly Wall’ comprising of around 1000 handmade ceramic tiles unfortunately had to be dismantled for the redevelopment of Caritas Christi Hospice. Find out what happened next...
A Christmas Thank You & Special Announce...
We're proud to announce our new St Vincent's Hospital ambassador
Recognising our volunteers
The Foundation is very lucky to have two wonderful volunteers, Phyl and Marg.
Unique Cancer Centre art project
A new art project by local indigenous artists has brought a colourful world of dingos inspired imagery and artwork to St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne’s Cancer Centre Chemotherapy Day Unit.
The importance of a healthy gut
Our researchers are doing ground breaking work to address gut issues.
Groundbreaking diabetes research
Find out about the latest innovations in diabetes research....
Preparing for the future
Free Wills Seminar inspires attendees to 'take action'.
Special dinner for Caritas Christi
Mrs Jeannie Pratt AC hosted a very successful fundraising dinner at her home ‘Raheen’.
From St Vincent’s to Vietnam
A fascinating presentation about St Vincent staff who went to Vietnam in 1965.
Blessing of the Foundation
The Foundation was officially blessed to inspire ongoing peace and prosperity.
Addressing the impact of kidney disease ...
Find out about the pilot project that is seeing promising results.
How to help minimise hay fever symptoms
Do you dread Spring because you suffer from hay fever? Some tips to help minimise your symptoms...
Charity ball raises important funds for ...
The Italian Sports Club of Werribee held a Charity Gala Ball on Saturday 1st June to raise funds for St Vincent's Private Hospital Werribee.
St Vincent’s Hospital is one of the to...
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne has been ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals in the world by news outlet, Newsweek. St Vincent’s further cemented its position as a world-class hospital and healthcare provider by being rated number four on the list of the best hospitals in Australia.
