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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 serv

ices 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.

15/06/2026

In recognition of Men’s Health Week, Calvary Mater Newcastle is encouraging men across the Hunter to take a proactive approach to their health and wellbeing through a free community information event.

On Wednesday 24 June, Calvary Mater Newcastle will host a dedicated Men’s Health Night at Club Charlestown from 5:30pm, featuring presentations from a range of healthcare professionals and guest speakers talking all things ‘men’s health’.

Calvary Mater Newcastle Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse, Nancy Consoli, said a range of topics will be covered including Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) testing guidelines, heart health, mental health, bowel cancer, exercise and alcohol, drugs and long-term health.

“Men’s Health Week shines a spotlight on the importance of checking in, both physically and mentally,” Nancy said.

“Too often, men delay seeking help or ignore early warning signs. This free event is designed to encourage open conversations, promote preventative health, and empower men to take positive steps towards their overall wellbeing.

Event details below:
📣 Calvary Mater Newcastle Men’s Health Night
📍 Lincoln Function Room, Club Charlestown
🗓 Wednesday 24 June 2026
⏰5:30pm - 8:30pm
🎟 For further information about the event and to register, visit: https://ow.ly/POFJ50ZbAMm or call (02) 4014 4680.

This event is generously supported by O&L & Skillsons constructions and Club Charlestown

12/06/2026

More than art 🎨

At Calvary Mater Newcastle’s Mercy Hospice, something special is happening through the Fig Tree Day Hospice Program. It’s not clinical or structured in the usual sense - it’s simply about people and their stories 💛

Through an Arts Health installation project, kindly funded by Dry July and its supporters, patients living with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, along with their families, are given the opportunity to create, reflect, and share what matters most ✨ For many, it becomes a way to tell their story and leave something behind.

At its core, this project is about storytelling.

To read more about this wonderful project, please click here – https://ow.ly/wogX50ZahTn

Keen to support initiatives like this by taking part in Dry July? It’s not too late to join us or show your support 👇

https://ow.ly/GK8P50ZahTo🍷🚫

11/06/2026

👉 What if there were no warning signs?

Prostate cancer often develops without symptoms in its early stages - which is why having the right conversations about PSA screening matters.

A simple blood test can help detect if something isn’t quite right. But knowing when to test, and why, isn’t always straightforward. 🩸

That’s where Dr Sam Dickson comes in.

At our upcoming Men’s Health Night event being held at Club Charlestown on Wednesday 24 June, Calvary Mater Newcastle Radiation Oncologist Dr Sam Dickson will share insights into PSA testing guidelines and the importance of screening.

“Prostate cancer can be treated in a range of ways, depending on the severity of the disease. We also know that some prostate cancers are very slow-growing and may never require treatment,” Dr Dickson said.

“Guideline-based PSA screening can help detect prostate cancer at an earlier stage in people who are likely to benefit from treatment, while also helping to avoid unnecessary intervention for those whose cancer may not require active treatment.”

Join Sam, along with a range of other speakers for our Men’s Health Night.

Details below:
📣 Calvary Mater Newcastle Men’s Health Night
📍 Lincoln Function Room, Club Charlestown
🗓 Wednesday 24 June 2026
⏰5:30pm - 8:30pm
🎟 For further information about the event and to register, visit: https://ow.ly/fssj50ZahWx or call (02) 4014 4680.

This event is generously supported by O&L & Skillsons constructions and Club Charlestown

06/06/2026

Could 10 minutes change your health❓

Last year at our Men’s Health Night, we checked blood pressure for 20 attendees… 👉 15 were referred to their GP.

Most had no idea anything was wrong.

High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” - it usually has no symptoms, but it’s one of the leading preventable risk factors for heart disease and early death worldwide.

✅ Quick ✅ Free ✅ No prep needed ✅ Could save your life

This is your opportunity to come in, have a chat, and get a blood pressure check. You’ll also get to hear from a range of trusted health professionals on all things Men’s Health including Trent Williams, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Cardiology, who will be talking about heart health, helping attendees to understand cardiovascular risk and early warning signs.

📣 Calvary Mater Newcastle Men’s Health Night
📍 Lincoln Function Room, Club Charlestown 🗓 Wednesday 24 June 2026
⏰5:30pm - 8:30pm
🎟 For further information about the event and to register, visit: https://ow.ly/VeXa50Z7rQe or call (02) 4014 4680.
… sometimes the most important thing you can do is get checked.

This event is generously supported by O&L & Skillsons constructions and Club Charlestown

05/06/2026

🎓 Get ready for GradStart 2027!

Applications are opening soon, and we’d love you to learn more about the Calvary Mater Newcastle GradStart Program.

Join us at our upcoming information session to hear everything you need to know:
📅 Date: Friday 12 June 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 Location: Mater Lecture Theatre, Calvary Mater Newcastle
💻 Or join online via Microsoft Teams here: https://ow.ly/ke1f50Z7rsG

Our Transition Program is designed to support newly registered nurses as they build their skills and confidence, offering both personal and professional growth in a supportive environment.

📧 Want to know more? Get in touch:

Martin Gray – Nurse Manager, Learning & Development
📩 [email protected]

Phillipa McGrath – Clinical Nurse Educator, Learning & Development
📩 [email protected]

04/06/2026

🎉 Dry July 2026 is underway! 🎉

Calvary Mater Newcastle is proud to once again be a beneficiary of this incredible campaign, helping support people affected by cancer. 💛

A huge thank you to our amazing community who have already signed up to go Dry this July - your efforts truly make a difference. Every dollar raised helps us provide better care, comfort and support to our patients when they need it most.

Keen to get involved? It’s not too late to join us or show your support 👇
https://ow.ly/jHQR50Z7rzA

Together, we can help make a difficult time a little easier for people facing cancer. ✨

03/06/2026

👏 Outstanding research recognised on the national stage

A team led by Professor Joerg Lehmann, Principal Medical Physicist in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Calvary Mater Newcastle has been selected for the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) 10 of the Best 2026, a prestigious recognition highlighting outstanding NHMRC-funded research.

This 17th edition of 10 of the Best recognises outstanding NHMRC-funded research completed in 2023 and highlights work that has made a significant contribution to the health and wellbeing of Australians.

The research, which was administered through the University of Newcastle was titled, ‘First ever system to continuously and directly measure the internal anatomy to guide breast cancer radiation treatment under deep inspiration breath hold’.

🔗 Find out more and read the full story here:
https://ow.ly/hNnY50Z6YMZ

Congratulations to the team on this outstanding achievement.🌟

02/06/2026

After more than 35 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Mater, we recently said a fond farewell to Selina from our Patient Services Department 💙

For so many, Selina was the first person you met when coming through our doors - warmly welcoming patients, families, visitors, and staff at the information desk.

With her reassuring smile, heart of gold, and genuine kindness, Selina made a lasting difference to countless people’s experiences at the Mater.

Thank you, Selina, for your many years of service and compassion. We wish you all the very best for the future - you will be truly missed 🌟

28/05/2026

From 27 May to 3 June, we recognise National Reconciliation Week (NRW) - a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to reflect on how each of us can contribute to reconciliation.

The 2026 theme, ‘All In’, is a reminder that reconciliation requires active participation from everyone. It highlights our shared responsibility to support meaningful change and advance the rights and opportunities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

During this important week, our staff took time to reflect on its significance and consider how they can contribute to reconciliation through their actions, relationships, and commitment to culturally responsive care.

Here’s how they’re showing they’re ‘All In’ for Reconciliation 👇

27/05/2026

🚀 A major milestone in digital healthcare!

The Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) is now live across the Hunter New England Local Health District including Calvary Mater Newcastle.

Hunter New England Local Health District, alongside Justice Health NSW and NSW Health Pathology Hunter New England sites, are proud to be the first in NSW to implement SDPR - a transformative step that will roll out to every NSW Health public hospital and health service.

The SDPR brings a patient’s healthcare information together in one secure place, enabling more connected, seamless care, so clinicians have access to the right information, at the right time, when it matters most.

👏 Congratulations and thank you to our staff for their dedication, hard work and commitment in making this transition a success.

🌟 A special thank you to our incredible SDPR team for their tireless support and for ensuring a smooth and successful transition to the SDPR.

Find out more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/sdpr

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20 Edith Street
Newcastle, NSW
2298

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

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