The St John of God Foundation aims to raise funds to enhance our capacity to help the less fortunate in our community and to meet the growing list of human needs that come to our attention almost daily.

St John of God Foundation Mission

Wherever and whenever possible the St John of God Foundation will endeavour to reach out into the community and provide a service which they feel fulfils the mission, heritage and culture of the Sisters of St John of God, in a more holistic way.

Target Projects

St John of God Foundation aims to help those people and communities who are recognised as being the most marginalised and disadvantaged people in our community by funding programs that support:

Youth

• • Long term accommodation for homeless and at risk youth aged 16-22
• • Intensive case management
• • Family therapy and mediation

Families

• • Short term supported accommodation to newly released female ex-offenders and their families
• • Support short term accommodation programs
• • Provide food for the homeless and destitute
• • Speech and hearing programs for young children
• • Support for women and children escaping domestic violence

Rural Aboriginal Communities

Linking with existing health, education and welfare services to assess and assist with the unmet needs of aboriginal communities in remote and regional areas.