Calvary Adelaide Hospital

Calvary Adelaide Hospital Calvary has been caring for South Australians since 1900. In early 2020 we opened Calvary Adelaide Hospital, the largest private hospital in the state.

Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life. With over 18,000 staff and volunteers, we have a national network of 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care service centres.

Today marks our very first official 'Non-Clinical Staff Recognition Day'. An opportunity to thank our wonderful teams wh...
09/07/2026

Today marks our very first official 'Non-Clinical Staff Recognition Day'.

An opportunity to thank our wonderful teams who work behind the scenes across Catering, Housekeeping, Orderlies, Facilities, Patient Services, Medical Records, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Theatre Bookings, Ward Clerks, Theatre Technicians, Theatre Administration, Prosthetics, Supply, Pastoral Care, Volunteer Coordination, CSSD, Security, Cleaners, Risk Safety & Quality, Finance, and IT!

So much of what you do happens quietly, yet our patients feel the care in many ways, even if they never see your faces or know your names.

Thank you for everything you do. Every meal served, every room made spotless, every patient greeted with a smile, every file found, every invoice paid, every theatre list organised, and every kind word offered to someone in need — these things are vital to our hospital, and they don't go unnoticed.

Thank you for the pride, kindness, and dedication you bring through our doors every single day.

Today we farewell Carmel from ICU, after an outstanding 40 years of service!Carmel says: "My nursing career began at Mt ...
09/07/2026

Today we farewell Carmel from ICU, after an outstanding 40 years of service!

Carmel says: "My nursing career began at Mt Gambier Hospital in 1976, and in 1986 I joined Calvary - firstly at Calvary Central Districts Hospital before transferring to Calvary Adelaide (formerly Wakefield) in 2001. It has been an incredible journey filled with challenges, learning, laughter and unforgettable memories. I have had the privilege of working alongside some truly amazing people, who's dedication, compassion and friendship have made every day worthwhile, and I will miss you all. As I close this chapter I do so with immense pride, a sense of achievement, and many cherished memories. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart."

Our thanks to you Carmel, and congratulations on an amazing career caring for those at their most vulnerable. You truly exemplify the Calvary spirit of being for others, and you will be greatly missed.

Today we acknowledged the life and service of a much loved four-legged friend Janey, as her retirement morning tea sadly...
07/07/2026

Today we acknowledged the life and service of a much loved four-legged friend Janey, as her retirement morning tea sadly had to pivot in recent days, to a celebration of her life.

Together Berry and Janey volunteered countless hours over the past four years, across both Calvary Adelaide and Central Districts hospitals, bringing smiles to patients and staff members alike.

Janey's kennel name was 'WYSIWYG Incredible Story' and her life was certainly an incredible story of comfort, kindness and connection.

Staff contributed to gifts, which included a lovely hand-drawn portrait for Berry and his wife, and Volunteer Coordinator Jess addressed the large group who had gathered; "Janey's legacy will not be measured by the number of visits she made week after week, but by the countless lives she touched. Every patient who smiled because of her, every family member who found comfort in her presence, and every staff member whose day was made brighter carries a small piece of her legacy."

While we will deeply miss seeing Janey by his side, we are grateful that Berry will continue to be part of our Calvary family, sharing his warm smile with patients, staff and visitors in a new role, as one of our Concierge Volunteers in reception.

A special farewell to Barb (centre), who after beginning her nursing career in 1982, is about to start her well-deserved...
03/07/2026

A special farewell to Barb (centre), who after beginning her nursing career in 1982, is about to start her well-deserved retirement shift from the Connery ward.

"I began work at the Wakefield site in 1990 after training and working at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and have remained through multiple transitions, including the move to our new hospital here. One of the highlights of my career has been the people. I’ve worked with extraordinary colleagues who support one another, share plenty of laughter, and always pull together during challenging times. That sense of teamwork is what has kept me coming back year after year."

We wish Barb all the best on her new adventure, and thank her for the many years of dedicated service that she has given our community.

The Calvary volunteer program includes social visits from those who speak a language in addition to English. Across our ...
01/07/2026

The Calvary volunteer program includes social visits from those who speak a language in addition to English. Across our three SA hospital, we have more than 20 different languages spoken by our volunteers, including Hungarian, Nepali, Malay, Hindi, and Korean. Hearing their own language can help patients feel more comfortable during their stay, and is a special service that our volunteers can offer.

Italian speaking Rita recently had a visit from volunteer Paula, and she relished the opportunity to share stories about her family, and life in Australia after she came to Adelaide nearly 70 years ago.

If you or a loved one would like to find out what languages are offered by volunteers during a stay, please speak to your nurse who will put you in contact with the Volunteer Coordinator.

We have several vacancies available at the moment, so if you'd like to learn about joining the volunteer program, please visit our website:

https://ow.ly/wmKE50Zfv9v

As part of Stomal Therapy Week (22-28 June 2026), staff and patients across Mackillop and Hynes wards came together to h...
26/06/2026

As part of Stomal Therapy Week (22-28 June 2026), staff and patients across Mackillop and Hynes wards came together to hear the personal experience of someone living with a stoma.

Emma has had her stoma since she was 21 years old, and despite feeling a bit overwhelmed at first, she soon came to appreciate the positive impact that her stoma has had on her life. "Without it, I literally would not be here today. I have been able to live life to the fullest and still get out and enjoy things like scuba diving and camping."

Stomal therapy is a specialised area of nursing that focuses on caring for people with conditions affecting their bowel, bladder, or wounds, particularly those who have undergone surgery resulting in a stoma (an opening on the abdomen that allows waste to exit the body). At Calvary Adelaide we see around 12 new stoma patients a month, along with following up and reviewing many existing ostomates.

In addition to Emma's engaging lunchtime talk, staff also celebrated the week with a fun and educational display on the ward, with one staff member even creating delicious (and on-theme) cupcakes to share with their co-workers!

26/06/2026

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common type of newly diagnosed cancer, and the second deadliest in Australia. As Bowel Cancer Awareness month draws to a close, we hear from General Surgeon Dr Anthony Ciccocioppo in this edition of our Q&A series with Calvary specialists. Here he speaks about the most common misconception about bowel cancer and what we can do to reduce our risk factors.

At Calvary, we have highly skilled specialists like Dr Ciccocioppo who consult and operate with us, supported by specialised nursing and allied health staff. Consults, procedures and surgery relating to the bowel are offered across our three Calvary hospitals in SA.

To watch Dr Ciccocioppo's full video, please visit:
https://youtu.be/gWafc1QVoVg

Find out more:
Bowel Cancer Australia: bowelcanceraustralia.org/
Adelaide Colorectal & General Surgery: adelaidecolorectal.com.au/surgeons/dr-anthony-ciccocioppo/

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22/06/2026

Living with a stoma is a unique experience for every individual, so it helps to have someone who has many years of experience available to turn to for advice.

Beatrice has been a stomal therapy nurse for nearly 30 years, and has seen the products improve immensely over the years, based on direct feedback and advocacy from nurses like herself. The care, education, and reassurance that stomal therapy nurses provide is invaluable for patients from diagnosis and surgery to recovery; helping them gain confidence at every stage of the journey.

As part of Stomal Therapy Week, we invite you to watch Bea's full video here:
https://youtu.be/riIsJfBklQ8?si=KBpP16V9N9QGDlYa

16/06/2026

There are many misconceptions about continence and what may be considered 'normal', so in this edition of our Q&A series with Calvary specialists, Dr Ashani Couchman shares her views on this common problem and why we should reach out "if we are thinking with our bladders, and not our brains".

At Calvary, we have highly skilled specialists like Dr Couchman who consult and operate with us, supported by specialised nursing and allied health staff. Consults and surgery relating to continence and urological function are offered across our three Calvary hospitals in SA.

To watch Dr Couchman's full video, please visit: https://ow.ly/yVsN50Zc7NH

Find out more:
ContinenceAustralia: https://ow.ly/ONvl50Zc7NM
BetterBladders: https://ow.ly/6NtN50Zc7NS

Donuts are not the usual snack that a hospital would be on board with, but when it comes to showing support for those th...
05/06/2026

Donuts are not the usual snack that a hospital would be on board with, but when it comes to showing support for those that keep our community safe, we’re all for it!

Happy International 🍩 day to our wonderful neighbours at South Australia Police

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