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Calvary Mater Newcastle public hospital in Waratah, NSW, is the major cancer care centre for the Hunter New England Local Health District, delivering more than 320,000 occasions of outpatient services and in excess of 16,000 inpatient treatments per year. Calvary Mater Newcastle provides an Emergency Department open 24 hours seven days a week, an Intensive Care Unit, extensive palliative care services including the Mercy Hospice. Calvary Mater Newcastle is also home to our world-renowned research facility. Staffed by leading researchers in oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care, we are affiliated with major universities and colleges and international research partners.

19/03/2026

Don’t miss out! The Calvary Mater Newcastle Bowel Cancer Research Ball is fast approaching. Limited tables remain.

Join us on 11 April for a fantastic evening supporting vital bowel cancer research at Calvary Mater Newcastle. It’s set to be a memorable night for an important cause.

🎟️Purchase your ticket👉 https://ow.ly/bfRU50Yv5OF

Thank you to our major sponsor, HYFLOW Plumbing Solutions.

Together with our silver sponsors, Newcastle Endoscopy Centre, Newcastle Private Hospital and The Mutual Bank for their continued support of community organisations like ours.💜

If you would like to donate a prize for the evening, we would be very grateful for your support. Please feel free to get in touch via the following email address: CHC-CalvaryMater-Fundraising@health.nsw.gov.au

17/03/2026

Today we recognise World Social Work Day 2026 and acknowledge the vital contribution of social workers across Calvary Mater Newcastle and the communities we serve.

This year’s theme, “Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society,” highlights the power of collaboration, collective responsibility, and solidarity in strengthening connection, inclusion, and trust.

Social workers play a critical role in addressing the social determinants of health and wellbeing, supporting people through complex circumstances, and advocating for equitable, person-centred care.

Their work strengthens multidisciplinary practice and helps build safer, more responsive, and more inclusive health services.

Today we thank our social workers for their professionalism, compassion, and commitment to making a difference for the patients, families, and communities we support every day.

Happy World Social Work Day 2026.

12/03/2026

To mark International Women’s Day on Sunday 8 March, Calvary Mater Newcastle’s Women in Leadership Group hosted a couple of events at the hospital last week recognising the incredible women in our workplace.

A special afternoon seminar was held where attendees enjoyed inspiring talks on work–life balance, professional development, workplace practices, and resources that support women at work. We were also delighted to welcome Maria Murphy, Dietitian at the HNE Menopause Hub, who delivered an insightful session on menopause and nutrition.

The team also hosted an information stand where staff could drop by to ask questions, explore resources, and collect some goodies to take back to their workspace.

Here’s to continuing to support, empower, and celebrate the women in our workplace - today and every day. 💜✨

11/03/2026

In recognition of World Delirium Awareness Day on March 11, our aged care team at Calvary Mater Newcastle hosted an informative and interactive stand in the hospital’s main foyer to help raise awareness about delirium.

The team spoke with staff, patients and visitors about the importance of early recognition and intervention of delirium, as well as the latest research, guidelines and best practice.

Sherri-Lee Harris, Whole of Hospital Acute to Aged Related Care Service Nurse said, "Delirium is everyone's business, the core of change is through awareness - let's talk and let's think, "could this be delirium?".

Together, we can continue the conversation and strengthen awareness of delirium across our healthcare community. 💙

Take a moment to learn the signs of delirium and why early recognition matters: https://ow.ly/Y47U50YsaNa

06/03/2026

This week we said a sad farewell to Delta Dog Abby 🐾, and her owner/handler Wendy. Abby, the long-legged, strawberry blonde, is well known for bounding with grace through Calvary Mater Newcastle, sharing the unconditional love that only a dog can provide to staff, visitors and patients.

After almost seven years at the Mater it was time for the duo to hang up their Delta lead and harness and start the next chapter in their lives.

Wendy, through tears, said, “It has been an absolute honour and privilege to spend time with patients and staff alike. The Mater holds such a special place in both mine and Abby’s hearts.”

Abby had a great last morning being spoilt with endless rubs, pats and cuddles and her favourite treat of cabanossi.

Abby and Wendy have been an intrinsic part of the care team, providing holistic, dog-centred support to our patients and staff – they will both be very missed 🐶💐.

05/03/2026

💙 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteer, Pearl, for her outstanding efforts in coordinating supplies for our head and neck cancer patients.

After hearing about Sleapy’s Foundation launching head and neck cancer care bags at Calvary Mater Newcastle, Pearl was inspired to support this meaningful initiative.

Determined to make a difference, she rallied her Mayfield line dancing group, Dancin’ Fun, along with her dancing friends from Instep at Telarah, encouraging them to come together in support of patients undergoing head and neck cancer treatment at Calvary Mater Newcastle.

Thanks to Pearl and the generous support of her friends and family, essential items for the head and neck cancer care bags, along with a cash donation of $170, were collected to help ease day-to-day challenges and bring a little extra comfort to patients who need it most.

We are incredibly grateful to Pearl and the members of her line dancing community for their generosity. 🌟

04/03/2026

✨ You’re Invited to The Royal Flush! ✨

Get ready, Newcastle! The Calvary Mater Newcastle Bowel Cancer Research Ball, ‘The Royal Flush’, is set to be an unforgettable night of glamour, excitement and raising money for an amazing cause.

Proudly brought to you by the Colorectal Team at Calvary Mater Newcastle, this spectacular event will take place on Saturday 11 April 2026, at the iconic Newcastle City Hall.

✨Inspiring speakers, live auction, raffles, dancing - and most importantly, raising vital funds for bowel cancer research.

🎟️ Tickets are now available –https://ow.ly/6VFc50YoWTa

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly special!

Thank you to our major sponsor, HYFLOW Pumbing Solutions.

Together with our silver sponsors, Newcastle Endoscopy Centre, Newcastle Private Hospital and The Mutual Bank for their continued support of community organisations like ours.💜

If you would like to donate a prize for the evening, we would be truly grateful for your support. Please feel free to get in touch via the following email address: CHC-CalvaryMater-Fundraising@health.nsw.gov.au

23/02/2026

We are thrilled to welcome 35 New Graduate Nurses to Calvary Mater Newcastle as part of our Nurse Transition to Practice Program 🌟

The Program is a structured, supportive program that helps newly qualified nurses transition from university into clinical practice. It provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and ongoing education to build confidence, skills, and professional growth in the first year of nursing.

Each new grad will complete two six-month medical/surgical rotations.

We’re excited to welcome you all to our team! We look forward to the knowledge and passion you bring, and we can’t wait to assist in your professional growth over the coming year.

Please join us in giving our 2026 New Grads a very warm welcome 👏💙

18/02/2026

Random Acts of Kindness Week 💙

Every day, acts of kindness take place throughout our hospital – sometimes large, sometimes small – but always unforgettable to those who receive them. ✨

We proudly acknowledge and thank our incredible staff and volunteers who choose to lead with kindness every day. Please take a moment to watch our video. A sincere thank you to everyone who took part.

11/02/2026

Welcome back to our amazing Auxiliary members! 💙✨

We’re absolutely delighted to welcome our wonderful Auxiliary members back to Calvary Mater Newcastle after a well-deserved Christmas/New Year break. You were truly missed!

The lollie tables and craft stalls are now back up and running, along with an exciting Easter raffle.

Thank you to all our Auxiliary members for everything you do and for bringing your warmth, creativity, and smiles back with you each day. It’s so great to have you back with us!😊

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day 2026 💛, observed annually on 4 February, raises awareness about cancer and encourages its prevention.

Members of our cancer teams hosted a stall providing information on community supports, as well as details about the hospital’s cancer services, clinical trials and research.

We were also delighted to welcome the Walka Grange Ukulele Group, who played a couple of sets. This special group all have lived experience of cancer and generously volunteered to perform in support of this important awareness day.

We would like to recognise that cancer care at Calvary Mater Newcastle is truly a team effort. Our sincere thanks go to our doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, clinical trials teams, researchers, administrative and support staff who work together to support patients and families at every stage of their treatment journey.

Thank you for all that you do.

16/01/2026

🌟 Meet Denise 🌟

Denise is a Patient Services Clerk on Ward 4C (Medical) who plays a key role in keeping the ward running smoothly. She supports all ward-level administration, including patient admissions and discharges, discharge paperwork, answering calls, ordering supplies, and assisting the Team Leader, NUM, families, and visitors.

Denise particularly enjoys supporting patients living with dementia, providing comfort and dignity during what can be a confusing time. As a Delirium Champion, she also helps colleagues improve care for vulnerable patients.

Drawn to healthcare by the variety of roles and opportunities, Denise has a genuine passion for helping others and takes pride in supporting patients, families, and colleagues with kindness, compassion, and care. 💙

Thank you, Denise, for your dedication, compassion, and the difference you make every day. 👏

Address

20 Edith Street
Newcastle, NSW
2298

Website

https://www.calvarycare.org.au/public-hospital-mater-newcastle/

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