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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 services 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.

20/10/2026

💙 Thank You, ‘Team Calvary Mater Newcastle’!

Together, our 17 Fernleigh 15 fundraisers, supported by generous donors, friends, family and the wider community, raised an incredible $6,510 for Calvary Mater Newcastle.

In a record field of 2,300 participants and among 24 fundraising charities, ‘Team Calvary Mater Newcastle’ proudly finished top of the fundraising table.

Many fundraisers took part to give back for the care their loved ones received at the Mater, while others raised funds for causes close to their hearts, including bowel cancer research.

To everyone who ran, walked, donated, volunteered or supported ‘Team Calvary Mater Newcastle’, thank you. Every dollar raised will help support patients, families and research at Calvary Mater Newcastle.

💙 Donations can still be made via our Grassrootz campaign page:
https://ow.ly/ulm350ZZ9Qb

17/10/2026

🏃💙 Over 1500 people are expected to hit the Fernleigh Track tomorrow for the Fernleigh 15, and we're proud to have ‘Team Calvary Mater Newcastle’ among them.

Our staff, supporters, patients, families and friends will be taking on Fernleigh 15 to raise funds for the hospital and help support the most urgent and emerging needs across Calvary Mater Newcastle.

Thank you to everyone who has signed up, donated, fundraised or will be cheering from the sidelines. Your support helps ensure vital funding can be directed to patient care, treatment, research and support services, when and where it is needed most.

Good luck to all participants. We'll see you at the start line tomorrow!

👉If you would like to support the team in their fundraising, see link below
https://ow.ly/fHrX50ZXR9v

16/10/2026

For 40 years, clinical trials at Calvary Mater Newcastle have helped shape the future of cancer care.

Behind every clinical trial is a dedicated team working to give patients access to new treatment options while advancing knowledge that may benefit countless others in the years to come.

In part two of our clinical trials video series, meet more of the passionate clinical trials team members who make this work possible and hear what inspires them to be part of a program that is changing lives across the Hunter and beyond.

As we celebrate 40 years of clinical trials at Calvary Mater Newcastle, we thank the staff, researchers, patients and supporters who have helped make this important work possible.

15/10/2026

🧹💙 Happy Cleaners Day! 💙🧹

Yesterday was Thank Your Cleaner Day, an opportunity to recognise and thank the Environmental Services team at Calvary Mater Newcastle.

The team plays a vital role in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff, while also offering a helping hand and a friendly smile to all who enter the hospital.

To mark the occasion, the team enjoyed a sausage sizzle organised by Manager Penny, Supervisor Katie and Administrator Billie-Jo.

To the Environmental Services team, thank you for the important work you do, often behind the scenes. Your contribution is valued and appreciated across the entire hospital community. 💙👏

14/10/2026

🎉 Happy Allied Health Professions Day! 💚

Today we celebrate the incredible Allied Health Professionals who make such a difference at Calvary Mater Newcastle.

From physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists, to social workers, dietitians, psychologists, radiation therapists, medical physicists, radiologists, nuclear medicine scientists and cardiac technicians, along with our pharmacists and pastoral care team, our allied health professionals are an essential part of the care we provide every day.

Whether they’re helping a patient regain independence, supporting their wellbeing, guiding recovery, or simply being there when it's needed most, their expertise, compassion and dedication have a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

Thank you for the care, knowledge and heart you bring to your work. We are proud to work alongside you and grateful for all that you do.

Today, we celebrate and thank you for the difference you make.

13/10/2026

🌟Meet Peter, Health and Security Assistant

As a Health and Security Assistant, also known as a wardsman, Peter plays an important role in supporting patients, visitors and staff across Calvary Mater Newcastle.

"We help wherever we're needed," Peter said. "You'll find us assisting with patient transfers and discharges, attending Code Black and rapid response calls, and providing support throughout the hospital. We do a little bit of everything."

The aspect of his role Peter enjoys most is the people.

"I enjoy meeting lots of different people, helping care for patients, and being part of the great team I work with."

Peter's connection to the Mater spans almost four decades. After spotting a job advertisement in the Newcastle Herald in 1989, he joined the hospital as a cleaner. He later moved into a wardsman role and has been a valued member of the team ever since.

"Thirty-seven years later, I'm still here."

💙 Thank you Peter, for your dedication and the many ways you support our patients, visitors and staff every day.

10/10/2026

🧪 How does cancer research conducted in Newcastle help patients across Australia and around the world?

At our 40 Years of Clinical Trials Event, discover how clinical trials led by the Calvary Mater Newcastle Medical Oncology Trials Group are advancing cancer care and improving outcomes for people affected by cancer.

Dr Howard Chan, Staff Specialist Medical Oncologist, will share how studies led right here in Newcastle are influencing cancer treatment nationally and internationally. From helping some women with breast cancer safely avoid unnecessary chemotherapy to expanding treatment options for people living with rare cancers, these trials are changing lives and helping shape the future of cancer care.

Dr Chan says, "Research has the greatest impact when it leads to better outcomes for patients. Clinical trials are a vital part of that process, helping us improve how we diagnose, treat and care for people with cancer."

Join us as we celebrate the research, collaboration and innovation that continue to transform cancer care for our community and beyond.

👉 For more information and to register, click the link below: https://ow.ly/wrCZ50ZVGMh

09/10/2026

💙For Perioperative Registered Nurse Tim, the past year has been one of resilience and determination.

After suffering severe burns in a backyard accident in August 2025, Tim faced months of surgery, rehabilitation and recovery. Through it all, he held onto one goal: returning to the job and colleagues he loves.

Now back at work, Tim is sharing his story to thank those who supported him along the way and to remind others that even the toughest recovery starts with a single step forward.

Read Tim's inspiring story via the link below. 👇
https://ow.ly/bpUF50ZVIoP

07/10/2026

🌟It was wonderful to welcome the McNulty family back to the hospital and show them firsthand how the incredible $40,000 raised through last year's ‘Move for the McNultys’ fundraiser has helped support patient care.

Around 120 people took part in the walk from Shoal Bay to Fingal Bay, held in memory of Steven McNulty, who sadly passed away from lymphoma in 2010, and in support of Robert McNulty, who underwent treatment for the same disease. Rob received an Autologous Stem Cell transplant in December 2024 and to date has remained cancer-free. The remarkable community effort raised vital funds to support patients receiving care at Calvary Mater Newcastle.

The funds were donated to the Calvary Mater Newcastle Auxiliary and contributed to the purchase of two new apheresis machines for the Haematology Department, which are essential in the treatment of patients requiring stem cell transplants. The machines cost more than $137,000, with the Auxiliary generously funding the remaining balance.

Calvary Mater Newcastle is the leading hospital in the Hunter New England region for apheresis and Autologous Stem Cell Transplants (ASCT), making this investment an important one for patient care.

Our thanks to Apheresis Clinical Nurse Consultant, Cathie, who was on hand to explain how the machines work and the important role they play in supporting patients undergoing treatment.

A huge thank you to Demi, Abbey, Perry, Rob, Amanda and Liam, and everyone who contributed to ‘Move for the McNultys’. It was a fantastic fundraising effort that will support patients at Calvary Mater Newcastle for years to come.

Thank you for making a difference. 💜

06/10/2026

❤️💙 There was plenty of Knights spirit around Calvary Mater Newcastle last week as staff showed their support ahead of the big game!

From proudly wearing their Knights jerseys to creating banners and decorations, staff got behind the Newcastle Knights and brought a sea of red and blue to the hospital.

It was fantastic to see so many people embracing the occasion and adding a little footy fun to the workplace. While the season may not have ended as hoped, there was certainly no shortage of Knights pride, team spirit and support for our local club across the hospital.

Now we turn our attention to 2027 and look forward to another season of Knights footy. Go the Knights! ❤️💙🏉

Address

20 Edith Street
Newcastle, NSW
2298

Website

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

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