Flinders Private Hospital

05/12/2025

Flinders Private Leads the Way in Alzheimer’s Treatment

A major milestone for dementia care in South Australia - Flinders Private Hospital (FPH) has successfully delivered the state’s first Donanemab infusions outside of a clinical trial.

Donanemab is a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)–approved disease-modifying therapy for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Clinical studies show that for selected patients, these therapies can modestly slow cognitive and functional decline, offering meaningful extra time for patients and families.

At present, Donanemab is available in Australia via private prescription only and is not currently listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Access pathways and affordability are part of an ongoing national and international discussion about equity, cost, and readiness of health systems to deliver advanced dementia therapies. We continue to advocate for fair and equitable access for all Australians.

Our multidisciplinary team at FPH is committed to delivering this therapy safely, with rigorous MRI monitoring protocols, specialist oversight, and comprehensive patient counselling.

Special thanks to our FPH team for their leadership and collaboration in bringing this important treatment option to South Australian patients.

📷 Dr Ashwin Shukla, Specialist Geriatrician

28/11/2025

So proud of Dean and his unwavering commitment to raising funds and awareness in the name of his beautiful wife Judith. Dean is a much loved member of our Consumer Team at Flinders Private Hospital.

Congratulations to Dean Rowe for being the recipient of the Ray Gilbert Award from the City of Onkaparinga for his incredible work raising funds for ovarian cancer research through Judith’s Legacy

25/11/2025

We are so grateful to our community who have overwhelmingly supported our Christmas hamper drive. We have 300 generously filled bags heading north, south, east and west to share some Christmas cheer.

We are incredibly humbled by the support from , College, Position Promo, BarkerMedia, Pilgrim Church, Coromandel Valley Uniting Church, Uniting Church Synod Office, Uniting College of Leadership and Theology, U City, Church of the Trinity, in addition to our three ACHA Hospitals - Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital.

📷 Dina- Flinders Private Hospital staff member with Haydn - Minister at Mt Barker Uniting Church.

13/11/2025

This year we are again partnering with UnitingCare in their Christmas appeal.

If you are able to, your support of those doing it especially tough is always appreciated.

11/11/2025

06/11/2025

Our Cardiac Emergency Centre team are here 24/7, because a cardiac emergency can happen at ANY time. Always call 000 in an emergency, know that we're ready for you.

28/10/2025

We're recruiting Registered Nurses in our Perioperative Department.

For more information or to apply, visit https://tinyurl.com/FPH-Perioperative-Nurse

24/10/2025

The Flinders Private Hospital Cardiac Emergency Centre is here when you need it.

15/10/2025

What a day!

We started bright and early, hosting an emotional and inspirational Breast Cancer Awareness Day breakfast, with guest speakers including Dr Chloe O’Dea and breast cancer survivors Belinda and Jane.

Followed by a bake sale (and so much more), in the foyer of the hospital, where we were overwhelmed with support from patients, visitors, staff and VMOs - raising $4300 for Breast Cancer Network Australia.

Special thanks to Charlotte, our Specialist Breast Cancer Nurse for championing this day. 💕

14/10/2025

This October we are acknowledge Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ahead of our Breast Cancer Breakfast tomorrow and fundraising bake sale, Charlotte would like to share one clear message for our community.

13/10/2025

Each month we acknowledge staff recognised by patients and their colleagues for their passion for excellence and commitment to quality patient care.

This month we congratulate Katie, Registered Nurse - ICU, on receiving the ACHA Staff Excellence Award for Flinders Private Hospital.

03/10/2025

Across our three ACHA hospitals - Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital - we are fortunate to be supported by a wonderful group of Chaplains. They are available to support patients and staff alike. As an adjunct to the care they provide our staff community, they have initiated a Wellbeing Bites program sharing thoughts and inviting discussions with our staff group.