Heartbeat - Autumn/Winter 2026

Discover the latest stories of impact, innovation and generosity from the St Vincent’s community.

Inside this edition, you will see how your support is making a difference – from advancing cancer research to supporting our nurses and patients... and a whole lot more!

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Heartbeat Autumn Winter 2026

Explore the latest Heartbeat stories below to see your impact in action.
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St Vincent’s nurses will have the opportunity to embark on further education this year thanks to your support of nursing scholarships during our Christmas appeal.

Singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem AM brought
good news to our nurses in Victoria when she visited
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne to film her Christmas
television special late last year.
Thanks to a generous donation from Freemasons Foundation Victoria, St Vincent’s is piloting a new hormone therapy clinic for men with advanced prostate cancer.


Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of The Ian Potter Foundation, St Vincent’s urologist, Associate Professor Lih-Ming Wong and his team, now have access to cutting-edge imaging technology...

Elizabeth Chow has spent many precious moments volunteering at St Vincent’s over the past decade, whether sharing a cup of tea with patients, or reading to provide special comfort to those in palliative care.

It was the multiplier effect of teaching one person to
help many that drew Peter to philanthropic giving,
particularly at St Vincent’s.


A special charity concert held last year, “When the East Meets the West” was a wonderful example of community-led fundraising in action.

At St Vincent’s, all our supporters are important to us, and we wanted to acknowledge some of our hardworking volunteers who are celebrating significant milestones providing service to St Vincent’s.

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St Vincent's Foundation
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East Melbourne, Victoria 3002