The George Centre

12/12/2025

Congratulations Dr Nick Hartnell!

Today The George Centre took the opportunity to congratulate Dr Nick Hartnell - this years winner of the InnovationAus Paul Shetler Disruptor of the Year Award.

This award celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact on their respective sectors by demonstrating an unwavering vision for what is possible. They predict future trends, identify new opportunities, and take bold risks, driving disruptive change through a relentless focus on challenges and opportunities, coupled with a willingness to fight.

We are very excited for Dr Hartnell's achievement and proud to have him as one of our hospital's orthopaedic team.

On behalf of all The George Centre - congratulations and well done Dr Hartnell.

Pictured: Dr Hartnell with theatre team and at the awards ceremony.

11/12/2025

Welcome to our November babies!

Another busy month for our maternity team of OBGs, paediatricians, midwives and nurses and the support teams of admin and hotel services. Thank you all for the care and attention you give to each of our new mums and their bubs.

Please join us in saying "welcome" to all the precious bundles that came into the world in November and congratulations to the happy families they have joined.

09/12/2025

The George Centre wishing tree

The final gifts were received by our wishing tree and delivered to the Shining Stars Foundation team this morning and the response was absolutely overwhelming.

On behalf of the Shining Stars Foundation we take this opportunity to pass on our gratitude to everyone who gave a gift to help someone enjoy something special at Christmas.

A special shout out to Sue one of our registered midwives who donated all the gifts you see in the trolley and the box in her photo (2nd image) by doing the return and earn bottles. What an amazing effort! Thank you Sue!!!

Shining Stars Foundation's motto is "Together we make a difference". Their services don't stop at Christmas but run throughout the year providing food support and other essentials to those in need.

If you would like to learn more about how you can provide support to Shining Stars Foundation visit https://lnkd.in/gBpBbTQB

Thank you all again for your kindness and generosity and for making someone's Christmas day brighter.

05/12/2025

04/12/2025

Christmas is coming - soon!

All our teams are excited and in the Christmas spirit - with lots of Christmas magic sprinkled all over The George Centre.

Thank you to all our generous Christmas elves who have placed a gift under the Wishing Tree. Just a reminder that our Wishing Tree will again be supporting the Shining Stars Foundation Street Outreach Service - a 100% volunteer run registered not for profit that focuses on the homeless & less fortunate with both homeless and community outreach programs across our region.

The sleigh leaves to deliver all the gifts donated to Shining Stars on 9th December - so if you would like to donate but have not yet been able to do so, please have your goodies in place by then.

You can learn more about Shining Stars here https://shiningstarsfoundation.org.au/

And best wishes for a joy filled Christmas from our family to yours.

03/12/2025

3D Printed Knee Replacements now at The George Centre

Dr Nick Hartnell - Orthopaedic Surgeon briefly discusses one of the latest technological updates for total knee joint replacement.

*Scans are taken preoperatively
*The knee replacement is designed on the computer based on the individual patient's scan
*The 3D knee replacement model is then printed
*Dr Hartnell performs the knee replacement using the completely individualised 3D model prosthesis

Dr Hartnell provides this service at The George Centre and is a participating surgeon in the HCF No-Gap Joints Program at our hospital. You can learn more about Dr Hartnell and HCF No-Gap Joints at The George Centre here https://thegeorgecentre.com.au/hcf-no-gaps-program/

02/12/2025

Dr Phillip Chang performs the first hearing implant surgery at The George Centre!

We are excited to announce another first for our hospital and community with the first hearing implant surgeries taking place at The George Centre by Dr Phillip Chang, for a longstanding patient who lives only ten minutes away.

For the first time, the full journey including candidacy work-up, surgery and upcoming programming - occurs at The George Centre - just minutes from the patient's home.

The surgery took place in the hospital's modern operating theatre suite with outstanding support provided from Cochlear and Medtronic. Just as, or even more important than the technology is the exceptional operative team whose expertise, preparation and coordination made the entire process run seamlessly for Dr Chang and his patient - and for many more patients to come.

We take this opportunity to pass on Dr Chang's thanks and compliments to the theatre team - Cassie Wilson, Nick Uriarte, Jhubie Guadalupe and the anaesthetic team Dr Jo Tan and Hannah Lam.

Thank you Dr Chang for bringing this service to our hospital and our community - allowing our patients access to a world class service within our local area.

02/12/2025

The George Centre private hospital is hiring

The George Centre is a family focused provider of private health services offering Day, and Short Stay Surgical and Maternity services to Camden, Campbelltown, and the surrounding areas.

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Part Time After Hours Manager.

Skills & Experience

*Nursing qualification
*Demonstrated Management and leadership skills
*Advanced level of clinical skills
*Registered Nurse with at least 5 years’ experience
*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
*High degree of computer literacy including MS office and various data bases
*Ability to manage complaints, conflicts and performance issues when they arise
*Post Grad Management Qualifications or working towards

We offer

*Competitive salary
*Career development opportunities across the Acurio Group
*Employee assistance program

For duties and to apply for this position go to https://secure.workforceready.com.au/ta/6191586.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-AU

For further information, please call Jodie Nifo, Director of Clinical Services on 9129 2053 or email jodie.nifo@acurio.com.au

Application Closes – 12 December 2025

28/11/2025

A message from our Maternity Unit Manager

27/11/2025

25/11/2025

Dr Phillip Chang - ENT and Cochlear Implant Surgeon - Now at The George Centre!

We are very excited to announce that Dr Phillip Chang renowned ENT and cochlear implant surgeon has now established a practice at The George Centre, enabling our community access to world class ear and hearing implant surgery in our local region.
Welcome Dr Chang - we are so happy you have joined us.

You can learn more about Dr Phillip Chang on this short video and find his contact details here https://thegeorgecentre.com.au/specialisation/cochlear-implants/

22/11/2025

GP and Physio Education Event - Nepean

We were excited to hold our first clinical education dinner in Nepean last week on the topic "The Ageing Game". A great line up of speakers and topics for an evening of education and interactive Q&A between our presenters and our guests. Our thanks to:

Dr Yasser Khatib - Orthopaedic Surgeon: The Painful Hip;
Approach to Diagnosis & Management
Dr Min-Jae Lee - Orthopaedic Surgeon: The Painful Knee;
Pre and Post Op
Dr Richard Allom - Orthopaedic Surgeon: Sports Injuries
and the Ageing Athlete
Dr Giuseppe (Joe) Femia- Interventional Cardiologist:
GLP-1 Agonists - A Sweet Deal for the Heart?

This event was made possible by HCF our partners in the HCF No-Gap Joints Program at The George Centre.

Learn more here https://thegeorgecentre.com.au/hcf-no-gaps-program/