The following story is a good reminder not to judge a book by its cover. At St John’s Care we have a saying, “Leave your judgement at home”.

Last week a lady came in to the Centre driving in a new luxury car. One of the volunteers who was looking out the window saw the...

Winter is not here yet, but we have had a spike in the amount of people needing prescriptions. As most of you are aware prescription medication has gone up. If you aren’t on a healthcare card, to fill a prescription can be anywhere upwards of $20.00. If you are on a lo...

A great many of our St John’s Care clients receive Centrelink benefits. Therefore, because of their low income we are well aware that they can have difficulty coping with any unexpected or large bills that they cannot pay on time.

Less frequently, we meet clients who ha...

St Johns Care (SJC) is a special place in Canberra providing refuge and support for people who have day to day challenges in their lives. All the people who attend the Centre are treated with compassion and respect.

We provide support and understanding, including food t...