Diocesan News
Towards the end of 2025, St John of God Hospital Ballarat had the privilege of connecting again with colleagues in Tonga.
This visit was part of our Tonga Twinning Program, supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), focused on enhancing key areas of healthcare delivery.
A team from the Vaiola Hospital and hospitals on the outer islands arrived in Ballarat to learn from our caregivers and see how our hospital works.
We extend our gratitude to the Ministry of Health Tonga for their support in the program and we were so grateful to have the incredible team with us.
A big thank you to Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for their continued support in advancing healthcare initiatives in the Pacific region, and allowing such important programs such as this to exist now and into the future.
