I talked to John yesterday, he sounded much better then in previous conversations when he could barely whisper. Yesterday his voice was stronger, still not his old self but much better. Having said that after about 5 minutes he was tiring and I let him get some rest.
He told me it would likely be a few more weeks before he would be out of hospital. He is still connected to machinery and drips and the Docs still have a few treatments to try on him.
Once he is discharged and, if not being medivaced back to Canberra (hopefully not required), he will probably benefit from a couple of days on the ground in Perth before flying back home.
He is in a "normal" ward and can take visitors, so if you have some spare time and are happy to go see him, I'm sure he would appreciate your company. Maybe a call beforehand to Fiona Stanley 08 6152 2222 enquire about John Nagle.