Our History

Mount Lawley Hospital’s story began in 1937, when it was established as St Anne’s Nursing Home by the Sisters of Mercy. The 30-bed general medical, surgical and maternity hospital opened in a former residence, Killowen House, on 10 April 1937. The Sisters of Mercy worked hard to improve facilities and services, opening a stand-alone maternity hospital in 1958 and a “modern” general hospital in 1970.

Over the decades, the hospital has continued to grow and evolve, while remaining committed to compassionate care and service to the community. 

In 1996, the hospital was renamed Mercy Hospital Mount Lawley to commemorate the arrival of the Sisters of Mercy in Western Australia, and in 1998 management of the hospital transitioned from the Sisters of Mercy to MercyCare.

The hospital entered a new chapter in May 2014, when it became St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital as part of the St John of God Health Care group.

On 1 September 2026, ownership of the hospital transferred to the Western Australian Government, and it was renamed Mount Lawley Hospital. As part of the East Metropolitan Health Service, the hospital continues its longstanding role in improving the health and wellbeing of the community.

Mount Lawley Hospital’s story began in 1937, when it was established as St Anne’s Nursing Home by the Sisters of Mercy.