At Logan and Beaudesert hospitals, a quiet change is taking place—one that speaks to the soul as much as it does to the body. It’s not about high-tech machines or clinical breakthroughs, but about recognising the deeply human need for connection, meaning and comfort during life’s most vulnerable moments.
That’s the vision behind the newly formed Spiritual Care Subcommittee (SCS)—a group dedicated to weaving spiritual support into the fabric of healthcare. Whether a patient follows a particular faith, holds personal beliefs, or simply needs space for reflection, the committee is working to ensure their emotional and spiritual wellbeing is acknowledged and nurtured.
“Health and healing are about more than just the physical body,” says Kristy Perkins, Director of Allied Health and chair of the SCS. “By understanding and respecting the diverse values and beliefs of our patients, we can make their care more compassionate, more complete.”
The subcommittee brings together a rich blend of voices—First Nations and multicultural officers, spiritual carers, consumer partners, hospital staff and representatives from community faith groups. It’s a team as diverse as the Logan and Beaudesert communities themselves.
The SCS has three key aims: to partner with patients and families to understand their spiritual needs, to improve hospital systems that support this kind of care, and to promote spiritual wellbeing as a routine part of health service delivery.
Spiritual Care Coordinator Brian, who also provides bedside chaplaincy, says these moments of care often make the biggest difference. “Whether it’s through prayer, quiet conversation or simply being present, this support can bring comfort, ease anxiety and help people find meaning in what they’re going through.”
For patients, families and staff alike, it’s a step toward more thoughtful, human-centred care—where healing touches every part of a person.
