St Vincent's Lismore

St Vincent's Lismore St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Lismore is an accredited acute surgical, medical, rehabilitation

Meet Enid, 101 years young... yes, you read correctly! Enid has been undergoing physio treatment on our rehabilitation ...
04/06/2026

Meet Enid, 101 years young... yes, you read correctly! Enid has been undergoing physio treatment on our rehabilitation ward for a fractured arm and doesn't look a day over 70. What a lady! Pretty much completely independent too. Born and raised in Kyogle, these days Enid whips around Lennox Head on her mobility scooter and still gets over to the bowlo, where she is a life member.
Born in 1925, Enid was part of the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) during the war, providing nursing care at age 17 to service men and women before she went on to become a Registered Nurse after 4 years of 'brutal' training in Sydney.
'Most of the old sisters and people in charge... were old warhorses and really strict...It was four years hard slog... the agony and ecstasy of nursing' she said, 'but I'd do it all again'. Enid then travelled to Melbourne for midwife training before working in various regional hospitals and eventually returning to Ballina Hospital, where she met her future husband, and made her way to deputy Head Matron. Enid retired at age 76.
Of her care here at St Vincent's Lismore, Enid says 'I can't speak highly enough of St Vincent's ... all the staff, from the senior doctors to the nurses to the [housekeeping] staff, everybody's been really nice and looked after me'.
On independent living in Lennox, she says 'I have absolutely wonderful neighbours and friends down there. If the neighbours are making a baked dinner or casserole...they always make an extra serve for me. It's so cool'.
Enid has a bit on, and needs to get the invitations ready for her 102nd birthday bash. Wishing you a speedy recovery Enid, see you at the Lennox bowlo for some trivia 😜

02/06/2026

With a history of introducing innovative techniques to regional Australia, it's the partnership between St Vincent's Hospital and our specialist surgeons and medical physicians (hospital VMOs) that make this a possibility.
Here is Dr Richard Freihaut (Orthopaedic Surgeon) on the developments that have made the biggest difference in Knee Arthroplasty for our patients.
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The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Wear White at Work campaign is a call to action across the country by White Wreath Association – a m...
29/05/2026

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Wear White at Work campaign is a call to action across the country by White Wreath Association – a movement that encourages Australians to unite in support of su***de awareness. Many have been touched in our lives by the tragic loss of loved ones, and we are proud to remember and honour them today, as well as coming together to raise awareness around su***de, and for the support programs White Wreath provide around mental illness.
Great to see staff at St Vincent's today supporting the cause and remembering that every life is precious. For support in accessing mental health treatments or navigating the system go to https://www.whitewreath.org.au/contact/

National Volunteer Week in Australia runs from 18–24 May 2026. The 2026 theme is "Your Year to Volunteer," which encoura...
20/05/2026

National Volunteer Week in Australia runs from 18–24 May 2026. The 2026 theme is "Your Year to Volunteer," which encourages Australians to make 2026 a year of meaningful involvement.
Here at St Vincent's Lismore, we are known for providing an unparalleled patient experience, which wouldn't be possible without the dedication of the amazing individuals from The Friends of St Vincent's volunteer team.
From raffles, community events, running the Coffee Lounge, the gift shop, driving the courtesy buggy, wheeling the famous lolly trolley, meet & greet at the information desk, tending rose gardens, to just being the kind, smiling face you need when you visit the hospital or nursing home.
It was a pleasure to recognise the Friends team on site today for morning tea and hear some funny stories!
Are you looking for a meaningful way to help in the community, and interact with caring people? In 2026 we invite you to volunteer with the Friends. Donate a little time to making the hospital experience joyful for patients and guests.
Call (02) 6627 9340, or email [email protected]

Great to see more patients from across the Northern Rivers being supported directly from their GP and community provider...
19/05/2026

Great to see more patients from across the Northern Rivers being supported directly from their GP and community providers into St Vincent’s Hospital Lismore.
As the only private inpatient hospital in the Northern Rivers, we remain committed to working collaboratively with local GPs, specialists, health services and the broader healthcare system to support timely access to care for our community.
Where clinically appropriate, direct admission pathways from GP clinics and community providers can help patients access care sooner, avoid unnecessary delays and provide another option for healthcare support locally.
Our focus is simple:
Supporting our GPs.
Supporting our specialists.
Supporting our community.
We know the Northern Rivers community has faced enormous challenges over recent years, and we want people to know we are here, continuing to invest, grow and work alongside our healthcare partners to provide quality local care close to home.
Thank you to the many GPs, clinicians and healthcare teams across the region who work collaboratively with us every day in support of patient care.

Today, a shout out to all of the fund-raising fabulosos from the Vinnie's Vipers, the team that took part in the Lismore...
14/05/2026

Today, a shout out to all of the fund-raising fabulosos from the Vinnie's Vipers, the team that took part in the Lismore & Villages Relay For Life to raise funds for Cancer Council Australia back in March. The Vipers set a target of $3K and smashed it out of the park, raising $4,922. These funds support local services for cancer patients in the Lismore area.
Big effort guys and girls! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️

To all of our wonderful nurses -You are there when the need is great and when the need is small. You give the very best ...
12/05/2026

To all of our wonderful nurses -
You are there when the need is great and when the need is small. You give the very best of yourselves to those who are feeling their worst. You offer endless shades of light to those encountering darkness. You understand the difference between care and caring.
It is more than just showing up — it is showing competence, compassion, empathy, and most importantly, kindness.
You advocate for your patients. You fight for what is right to ensure their needs are being met. You share in their joy and in their pain, in their laughter and in their tears. You are their voice when they do not have one, their hand to hold when they are alone, their protector when they are vulnerable, and their source of strength when they feel weak.
Being a nurse goes far beyond dressings, vital signs, and charts — it is about loving people through some of their rawest moments. It is taking on others’ pain with passion and purpose. It is giving a piece of your heart to help heal the heart of someone else.
You are nurses — making an infinite difference through every person you touch.
Take the time today to reflect on your profession and honour yourselves.
Happy Nurses Day to you all. You have our heartfelt thanks, admiration, and gratitude.

This week we have been recognising the Heart Foundation National Heart Week. It provides an opportunity for all people ...
08/05/2026

This week we have been recognising the Heart Foundation National Heart Week. It provides an opportunity for all people living in Australia to start a conversation about heart health with their loved ones and take positive steps to reduce their heart disease risk.
At St Vincent's our wonderful nurse educator Leonie has had representatives from various partners to educate staff on defibrillators, AEDs, compression devices and heart monitors, as well as encouraging us all to wear heart clothes! Check out the socks from Gillian.💖💖💖
There are heaps of tips for checking/ improving your heart health all year round on the Heart Foundation website https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-week

Sporting one of our new purchases from the good folks at Brave Gowns is young Genevieve, who recently visited the hospit...
07/05/2026

Sporting one of our new purchases from the good folks at Brave Gowns is young Genevieve, who recently visited the hospital and was pretty happy to have one of these to jump into instead of a boring white one!
Brave gowns are about bringing comfort and fun when patients have to get something scary done! It's nice to have fun designs to give everyone a little vibe at a time they need it most. Rock on Genevieve!

It was a privilege to have Kath Harms (DoF) and Peter Fahey (CEO) from St Vincent’s attending yesterday at the Exhibitio...
07/05/2026

It was a privilege to have Kath Harms (DoF) and Peter Fahey (CEO) from St Vincent’s attending yesterday at the Exhibition of the Draft Strategic Planning Framework – Lismore Economic Future, presented by Lismore City Council.
Panel member and Chair of the St Vincent Board, Damian Chapelle said, "we need brave leadership to really drive the region into the new era". At St Vincent’s Hospital, we are proud to be part of the future growth of our region.
The future of Lismore is bright, and collaboration across business, healthcare, government, and community will be key to achieving it.

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