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St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest not-for-profit private hospital west of Ipswich.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs and has been open for 100 years. We are a 189-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients. Our services include medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency, cardiac and rehabilitation. We are supported by comprehensive allied health services and advanced medical and diagnostic services. Pathology, radiology and pharmacy are also available on site, and our emergency department is open 24 hours, seven days a week. Our corporate values of compassion, justice, integrity and excellence are at the heart of all that we do. From the beginning to the end of life, and all stages in between, we are a trusted healthcare provider that continues to make an indispensable contribution to the communities of the Darling Downs and South West districts of Queensland.

05/11/2025

Chloe and her husband welcomed their daughter, Charlotte, at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba in early October. This was Chloe’s second birth under the care of the St Vincent’s maternity team, and she says both experiences were nothing short of fantastic.

From the moment she arrived, Chloe felt supported and at ease in our spacious, private birthing suites. Under the care of Dr Chettle and midwife Ange, she experienced a calm and empowering birth, with clear communication and genuine teamwork throughout her labour and delivery.

Chloe spoke highly of the care she received from obstetrician Dr David Chettle, paediatrician Dr Leanne Browning, and anaesthetist Dr Meher Chinthamuneedi, who performed an epidural.

"Dr Chettle went above and beyond throughout my pregnancy and was a big advocate for my choices regarding giving birth. Dr Browning really took the time to check over our daughter and answer any questions we had."

"All the St Vincent's staff were so kind. It felt like everyone was just as excited as we were to meet our daughter," said Chloe.

After Charlotte’s arrival, Chloe continued to receive personal follow-up care and guidance from our midwives, nurses and lactation consultant in the Dorothea Devine Maternity Unit.

“I always felt I was in safe hands, that I was listened to and advocated for. I couldn’t recommend Dr Chettle and the St Vincent’s maternity team highly enough," said Chloe.

Congratulations Chloe and family, on the arrival of your beautiful baby girl! 💜💙

03/11/2025

Clinical Nurses Jodie Hayes and Janet Hassall from our medical ward St Raphael’s, recently joined General Physician (Infectious Diseases) Dr Jacob Wembri on a two-week trip to Mount Hagen Provincial Hospital in Papua New Guinea.

Reaching Mount Hagen is no easy journey. There are no roads connecting the capital, Port Moresby, to the Western Highlands so the team travelled by aircraft via Port Moresby to reach their destination.

They stayed in Dr Wembri’s home at Keltiga Village near Mount Hagen, cooking in a traditional round house and experiencing firsthand the warmth and resilience of the local community.

Mount Hagen Provincial Hospital is a 187-bed facility where ‘beds’ often include mattresses on the floor. The town serves as the main referral intake centre for the region. It is chronically under-resourced, with as few as two registered nurses caring for nearly 40 patients in one ward. Families play an essential role in patient care - they feed, bathe and dress their loved ones, bring their own linen, and sleep in tents outside the hospital grounds.

There are health clinics in town but no GP practices in Mt Hagen, meaning people rely on hospital emergency departments for health and medical assistance.

Before leaving Australia, St Vincent’s staff and doctors donated vital medical equipment to be given to Mount Hagen Hospital, including 27 blood glucometers, 3,000 test strips, 15 stethoscopes, 10 blood pressure cuffs, 15 thermometers, 12 pulse oximeters, slide sheets, two spirometers, forceps, scissors and educational materials. Some of Dr Wembri’s patients even contributed funds to support the effort.

The Mount Hagen Hospital’s emergency department was the first in the world to trial the current triage system. Patients present for reasons including strokes, vascular issues, typhoid, pneumonia and trauma from road traffic and farming accidents, all with limited equipment and only two defibrillators for the entire facility.

During their time in Mount Hagen, Jodie and Janet focused on nursing education, sharing knowledge on infection prevention and control, oxygen safety, patient care planning, and empathy in end-of-life care. They also worked with staff to develop better hygiene practices, which have led to improvements in infection control.

“Even with so little, the people of Mount Hagen were so kind and generous. It really reminded me how important it is to be grateful for what we have,” Jodie said.

For our St Vincent’s team, the trip reaffirmed their belief that ‘knowledge is power’ and that by empowering local nurses and doctors through education, patient care can be improved and lives can be saved.

We are incredibly proud of Jodie, Janet and Dr Wembri for their generosity, courage and commitment to sharing their skills where they’re needed most.

30/10/2025

Today on International Orthopaedic Nurses Day, we celebrate and thank our incredible nursing teams in theatre, St Anne’s Orthopaedic Ward and St Michael’s Rehabilitation Ward for their outstanding care and compassion.

At St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba, we’re proud to be a leader in joint replacement surgery, helping patients regain their mobility and quality of life every day.

To our orthopaedic nurses- your expertise, dedication, and kindness make all the difference in every step of our patients’ surgery and recovery journey. Thank you for all that you do!

28/10/2025

How beautiful are the new wall decals in our Paediatric Ward, St Gabriel's?

Clinical Nurse Educator, Danielle, spent hours carefully decorating the walls through the ward. There are so many gorgeous designs that are sure to bring smiles to the faces of our little patients.

Thank you to Little Tall Tales Studio for their assistance!

27/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the Walk of Hope today.

A very special thank-you to our guest speaker, Heath Chant, who courageously shared his journey as a carer for loved ones touched by cancer.

We are also grateful to Mayor Geoff McDonald who spoke of the importance of our fantastic Toowoomba hospitals and local support systems like Hope Horizons Inc and Olive McMahon Lodge, in caring for those impacted by cancer.

The chance of a woman being diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime is roughly 1 in 7. For men it’s about 1 in 550.

Let’s continue to walk, to remember, to support and to hope 💕

26/10/2025

A reminder the 2025 Walk of Hope is on tomorrow, Monday 27 October.

We welcome members of the community to attend the walk and/or ceremony, as we honour and remember everyone touched by breast cancer 💕

24/10/2025

St Vincent's specialists joined us this week for a Grand Round event. The topic was 'Dealing with the Media – Profile, Perception and Politics'.

A special thank you to our guest speaker, Associate Professor Gino Pecoraro OAM. Dr Pecararo is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and shared his expert insights on navigating media engagement, protecting professional reputation, and contributing confidently to public discussion.

We were also delighted to welcome St Vincent’s Health Australia CEO, Chris Blake, who travelled from Sydney to attend the event.

It was a fantastic evening of learning and connection for our specialists and credentialled GPs. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the discussion.

23/10/2025

We were delighted to hold the presentation ceremony for the 2025 St Vincent's Foundation Queensland Elizabeth Fraser Scholarships in our lovely garden today.

These scholarships support staff professional development, funding education and training that directly enhance the patient and resident experience across our hospitals and care services in Queensland. This year, three of our valued Toowoomba staff members received scholarships.

⭐ Kathryn Ingold, Speech Pathologist- completing her final certification in Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing to assist patients with swallowing disorders.
⭐ Milan Acharya, Food Services Supervisor- undertaking a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Nutrition and Dietetic Support) to strengthen collaboration with our dietitians and speech pathologists and improve menu quality, food safety and patient care.
⭐ Alexandra Walters, Clinical Nurse Perioperative Services- funding three specialised textbooks for the cardiac cath lab team to enhance education around complex procedures, equipment and techniques.

2025 Foundation Tax Appeal Ambassador, Allied Health Manager Wendy Callcott, was also recognised for her contribution. Wendy spoke about the significant benefits the new cough assist machine will bring to our patients.

Thank you to our special guests who travelled to attend today- Sr Clare Nolan, Anne Cross AM, Prof. Michael Drew and Chris Blake (CEO of St Vincent's Health Australia).

22/10/2025

Thank you to the Toowoomba Quilters Club Inc for their latest donation of beautiful bed runners, seatbelt covers and drain bags.

The bed runners brighten our Palliative Care Unit, helping to create a warm and homely atmosphere for patients and their families. The handmade drain bags and seatbelt covers assist our surgical patients with their recovery.

We’re so grateful for the effort and love that goes into every stitch 💜💙

21/10/2025

This Pastoral Care Week, we celebrate and thank our dedicated Pastoral Care team for the compassion, comfort and understanding they bring to our hospital community every day 💜💙

Whether you’re feeling anxious, stressed, or simply need someone to listen, our pastoral carers offer a friendly ear, open and non-judgemental conversations, and gentle spiritual and emotional support. This care extends to all patients and their families.

You don’t need to belong to a church or hold a particular faith- our care is for everyone, always tailored to your individual needs.

Pictured back row: Tim, Father Michael, Tiddles and Terry
Pictured front row: Merry, Debbie and Elaine

19/10/2025

Meet Alex Walters, clinical nurse in the cardiac cath lab at St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba, and one of the 2025 Elizabeth Fraser Scholarship recipients.

Elizabeth Fraser deeply valued the exceptional care she received from St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane staff. To ensure that same standard of care continues, she made the visionary decision to give back through a gift in her Will.

In her honour, the Elizabeth Fraser Scholarships support staff professional development, funding education and training that directly enhances the patient and resident experience across our hospitals and care services.

This year, 23 staff from St Vincent’s Queensland hospitals and Care Services have been awarded scholarships. From nurses and allied health professionals to food services and administration, each recipient is strengthening our teams and enhancing the care we deliver every day.

Elizabeth Fraser’s gift is more than a legacy. It is an investment in the future of healthcare, ensuring her generosity continues to touch lives for generations to come.

Congratulations to all 2025 scholarship recipients!

17/10/2025

In late August, Emily and Ethan proudly welcomed their beautiful daughter, Isabella. For Emily, this journey was especially meaningful- not only as a new mum, but also as a physiotherapist in our Allied Health team here at St Vincent’s.

Emily said her birthing experience exceeded expectations, with the dedicated team of midwives making a lasting impact. She was also supported by Obstetrician Dr Gehan El-Bialy and Paediatrician Dr Leanne Browning.

"When I came into the birthing suite the atmosphere was calm and organised, but everyone’s excitement settled any nerves I had," said Emily.

“I always felt safe and supported knowing I was being held by these special women.”

Emily's husband Ethan also remarked that our midwives supported him to step confidently into his role as birth partner. That support continued on our Dorothea Devine maternity ward, where Emily appreciated the continuity of care of seeing the same midwife repeatedly.

"The camaraderie amongst the staff was clear. The families of the Darling Downs are privileged to have the option to birth at St Vincent’s Toowoomba.”

Thank you, Emily, for sharing your story and for trusting us with such a special moment in your family's life 💜💙

At St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba, our obstetricians, paediatricians, midwives and lactation consultants work together to provide personalised, compassionate care. All rooms in our Dorothea Devine Maternity Unit are private with an ensuite, and partners or support people are welcome to stay overnight.

You can learn more about our maternity services at svpht.org.au

Address

22-36 Scott Street
Toowoomba, QLD
4350

Telephone

+61746904000

Website

http://www.svpht.org.au/

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St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba was established in 1922 by the Sisters of Charity. In 1988, the hospital opened a new five-story wing, the Alphonsus O’Doherty Wing, which provided four operating theatres, a day surgery unit, a new children’s ward, along with suites for radiology and physiotherapy. The introduction of these new surgical services to the St Vincent’s complex made it one of provincial Australia’s most technologically up-to-date private hospitals. Since then, St Vincent’s Hospital has grown to providing a wide range of surgical services including anaesthetics, general, ear, nose and throat, reconstructive plastic, obstetric, vascular, urological and orthopaedic. Our 11 operating theatres cater for about 15000 patients a year.

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