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One of the largest regional private not-for-profit hospitals in Victoria.

The hospital is a new modern facility equipped with six wards, a emergency medicine department, hydrotherapy pool, café, gift shop, Chapel, pharmacy, day procedure centre and front reception. Also included is a cardiac and vascular angiography suite, five operating theatres with state of the art theatre equipment. Every year our dedicated team of medical specialists and experienced caregivers prov

ide compassionate care to over 17,000 regional Victorians. Our care is distinctive, with more than 700 caregivers providing a warm and welcoming environment to meet our patients' needs. Our caregivers provide holistic care to all those that they encounter, respecting the unique dignity of every person. The hospital returns all surplus to the community it serves through enhancing services and social outreach to people experiencing disadvantage. St John of God Ballarat Hospital is part of St John of God Health Care Inc, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to furthering the values and healing mission of Jesus Christ.

12/05/2026

Today on International Nurses Day, we celebrate the compassion, dedication and strength of our incredible nurses at St John of God Ballarat Hospital.

Every day, our nurses provide outstanding care, comfort and support to patients and families through some of life’s most important moments. Their kindness, professionalism and commitment make a lasting difference in our community, and we are so grateful for all they do.

We also proudly acknowledge and celebrate our Tongan nurses and the strong partnership we share through our Tonga Twinning Program with the Ministry of Health Tonga. Their desire to improve the health outcomes of their communities is truly valued, and we're so grateful to be a part of it.

To all nurses, thank you for the extraordinary work you do today and every day.

Happy International Nurses Day.

10/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mums in our community, including the new mums who gave birth at St John of God Ballarat this week, the mums who are recovering with us, and the mums on our team who care for everyone else while caring for their own families too. You are all extraordinary. 🧡

05/05/2026

Today we celebrate International Day of the Midwife and recognise the incredible contribution of our midwives at St John of God Ballarat Hospital.

Our midwives provide compassionate, expert care at every stage of the journey, from pregnancy through to birth and beyond. Their dedication, kindness and professionalism help create safe, positive and supportive experiences during some of life’s most meaningful moments.

We are proud of the care our midwives deliver each and every day, and grateful for the difference they make to the lives of our patients and our community.

Thank you to our wonderful midwives for everything you do.

25/04/2026

Anzac Day is more than a date - it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and remember.

We honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and the more than 100,000 Australians who have lost their lives in service to our nation. We also recognise those who continue to serve today.

For many, service doesn’t end when they return home. The invisible wounds of war, including trauma and post-traumatic stress, can last long after active duty.

For over 30 years, St John of God Health Care has supported members of Australia’s defence and veteran community through specialised trauma care - a commitment that continues to grow.

With the opening of a trauma recovery unit at our Langmore Centre in Berwick last year, we’ve expanded access to holistic, trauma-informed care for emergency services and defence personnel and their families.

Today, we remember their service and sacrifice - and reaffirm our commitment to supporting them every day.

Lest we forget.

05/04/2026

This Easter reminds us that hope doesn’t always come with certainty or clear answers. In health care especially, it is rarely loud or dramatic. Instead, hope reveals itself in the moments that truly matter.

May you find time this Easter to pause, reflect, and recognise the small yet meaningful signs of hope around you.

03/04/2026

Today we observe Good Friday, a day of deep significance in the Christian calendar. For St John of God Health Care, it is a meaningful reminder of our calling to continue the healing mission of Jesus.

As we take time to reflect, may we recognise the opportunities in every moment to bring healing and hope to those in our care and to one another.

25/03/2026

Over the past week and a half, St John of God Ballarat Hospital has had the privilege of welcoming colleagues from Tonga.

Among our visitors are members of the hospital executive from across the Kingdom of Tonga, including the Chief Nursing Officer and the Chief Medical Superintendent. Their visit has provided a valuable opportunity to share knowledge, strengthen professional connections, and reflect on our shared commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.

We were also delighted to welcome a Ministry of Health team member from Niuas, the most northern island group of Tonga, a first for our partnership. In addition, we have appreciated the contributions of a nurse from the outer island group of Ha’apai, and radiology representatives from Vava’u working in collaboration with Lake Imaging, supporting mammography and ultrasound services.

We look forward to continuing this important work, with SJOG Ballarat caregivers preparing to travel to Tonga, including the outer islands, in May. This initiative is supported by the Australian Government through Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in partnership with the Ministry of Health Tonga and our dedicated SJOG Ballarat caregivers.

We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from one another and to contribute to healthier communities together.

19/03/2026

Recently we celebrated St John of God Day, a special occasion that honours the life and legacy of St John of God, and the values that continue to guide our care every day: Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice and Excellence.

It’s a time to reflect on the incredible difference our caregivers make in the lives of our patients, their families, and one another.

As part of the celebrations, we were also delighted to recognise our Length of Service Award recipients
These awards honour the dedication, loyalty and commitment of caregivers who have given so much of themselves to our hospital and our community over many years.

From those marking early milestones to those celebrating decades of service, we thank you. Your compassion and commitment are the heart of everything we do.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients!

27/02/2026

Yesterday we held our National Graduate Ceremony, recognising all the amazing graduate nurses across St John of God Health Care.

Across the organisation graduate nurses were nominated for awards based on our values of Compassion, Hospitlity, Respect, Justice and Excellence.

Two of our amazing graduate nurses, Stephanie & Kristian were recognised under the values of Justice and Respect.

Congratulations to Stephanie and Kristian on bringing the values of St John of God Health Care to everything you do.

18/02/2026

Today we mark Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season in the Christian calendar.

Over the next 40 days leading to Easter, Lent offers a time for reflection, renewal and spiritual growth through prayer, fasting and acts of compassion. It is an invitation to pause, turn inward and prepare our hearts for the hope of Easter 🙏

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101 Drummond Street North
Ballarat, VIC
3350

Website

https://www.sjog.org.au/ballarat

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