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Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation.

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

03/10/2025

Tomorrow is the Feast of St Francis Assisi who, as well as being remembered for his generosity to the poor and his willingness to minister to the lepers, is also renowned for his love for animals and nature.

To mark this day, the mission and volunteer teams arranged for Fr Mannes Tellis OP to bless the pet therapy dogs who work with their handlers to bring joy to our patients, staff, and visitors.

It was a lovely gathering in the chapel garden, where the furry guests of honour enjoyed some home-made treats while others tucked in to a delicious morning tea.

We sincerely thank and acknowledge the special work of Donnie, Janey, Alaska, Phaedra, Cherry, Lotte, Trixie, and those who weren’t able to attend the blessing – Addie, Jet, Cheechy, Lyric, Gracie and Jaspa; along with their dedicated two-legged helpers.

'Blessed are you, Lord God, maker of all living creatures.
You called forth fish in the sea, birds in the air, and animals on the land.
You inspired St. Francis to call all of them his brothers and sisters.
We ask you to bless this pet.
By the power of your love, enable it to live according to your plan.
May we always praise you for all your beauty in creation.'

23/09/2025

Staff thoroughly enjoyed the Mindfulness Meditation session that the students planned and presented recently. Thank you Alberton Primary School!

11/09/2025

We marked R U OK? Day today with a delicious lunch, served to staff and volunteers by members of the hospitality, executive, and management teams. A special mention to Monti for singing and Angelo on the guitar, sharing great songs in the theme of 'being there for others'.

Life is full of ups and downs, so it’s important to check in with those around us and ask R U OK? any day of the year.

You don’t need to be an expert, just a good friend and listener.
Some steps that might help youhave that conversation:

- Ask R U OK?
- Listen
- Encourage action
- Check in

www.ruok.org.au/r-u-ok-day

26/08/2025

Happy International Dogs Day!

We sincerely thank our four-legged Pet Therapy volunteers and their handlers for bringing smiles to the faces of patients, visitors and staff across our hospitals. Your visits are the highlight of the day for many, and we truly appreciate you spending time with us.

If you are interested in being part of the program, you can find out more information:
https://careers.calvarycare.org.au/.../6188c894-948c-4b27...

20/08/2025

We are proud to partner with WISE Employment on Project SEARCH; a nine-month, immersive, unpaid cadetship model directed at 18-25 year olds in receipt of NDIS payments.

Project Search is comprised of three rotations within three different hospital departments, and we look forward to welcoming our first group in late September!

To find out more information about Project SEARCH and to register interest, please contact Cherie or Bec:

Cherie – 0438 170 227
cherie.valentine@wiseemployment.com.au

Bec – 0448 785 216
rebbecca.forsythe@wiseemployment.com.au

09/08/2025

Yesterday, staff on our Mackillop Ward celebrated The Feast Day of Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop.

Pastoral Care worker Wendy presented Manager Sasha and her staff with bookmarks from Penola, and a book about Mary’s life. She then led them through a reflection.

What are the lessons St Mary MacKillop's life offers us?
To do the ordinary, everyday tasks and activities of life - do them well; do them with faith; do them with courage and conviction.

Mary's legacy is a simple lifestyle of closeness to ordinary people, her faith with prayer, her deep compassion and her fearlessness to see justice done, and always having a practical response to a need.

That is the spirt that staff keep alive on the MacKillop ward to this day. Thank you for continuing this Mary MacKillop legacy.

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01/08/2025

Celebrating International Friendship Day earlier this week, staff were encouraged to write a note about a friend, colleague or department that they appreciate, and then attach it to the tree of life.

With nearly 100 notes added to the branches by the end of the day, the tree produced a bounty of beautiful words around camaraderie, kindness, and belonging.

28/07/2025

We have several nursing roles available across our three SA hospitals including Periop, Oncology, Maternity and ICU.

You can apply directly to a role, or hear from the team by attending one of our upcoming webinars:
- Wednesday 30 July, 5:30pm
- Thursday 31 July, 12:00 noon

Please register your interest (via the ‘Apply Now’ button on the page linked below) and we will send you the webinar information for your preferred session - https://careers.calvarycare.org.au/jobs/afdbc92d-bbd7-4fe2-849b-3eb2ce5d3727

13/06/2025

Executive staff, consumer representatives, and special guests from across our hospitals, aged, and home care came together recently to celebrate with a special bush tucker-inspired breakfast.

As part of his Welcome to Country, Jack Buckskin gave a powerful and entertaining insight into aspects of the important work that he does within the South Australian and wider Australian community to further the spirit of Reconciliation. We are privileged to have a long-term connection with the Buckskin family, with Jack’s Aunty Mary having trained at Calvary North Adelaide, graduating in 1978.

Her outstanding contribution as a nurse, Aboriginal hospital liaison officer, clinical educator, senior health administrator and policy adviser created an inspiring legacy for a new generation of young Aboriginal leaders and health care professionals.

Regional CEO Sharon Kendall then addressed the group;
“Some people might imagine that Reconciliation Week is a box-ticking exercise to convey that we, as an organisation, care about Aboriginal people. It is actually the complete opposite. What I have learnt from people like the Buckskin family, and from John Lochowiak, our amazing Calvary First Nations Cultural Advisor, is that it is actually a profound act of care from Aboriginal people towards us. It is Aboriginal people’s gracious invitation to us to walk with them in the imaginative and creative effort of becoming a better nation together. With great generosity, and in spite of many years of painful experiences of marginalization, they remain prepared to share with us, their culture, their spirituality, their traditional knowledge, and their incredible commitment to community and to country."

29/05/2025

Thank you to all the recent graduates who came to the Application Information Night for the Calvary 2026 Graduate Nurse/Midwife Transition Program – it was lovely to meet so many enthusiastic and motivated new nurses!

The clinical teams from across our three hospitals enjoyed speaking about their speciality areas, and our Learning and Development team were impressed with the great questions asked during the Q&A sessions. The L&D team had done a magnificent job putting the whole night together, and with the support of the hospital executives and business development team, the overwhelming feedback was that it was a very worthwhile event to have attended.

Applications are now open!
More information about applying for the Calvary 2026 Graduate Nurse/Midwife Transition Program:
https://careers.calvarycare.org.au/graduate-nurse-program

22/05/2025

Yesterday, volunteers from across our three SA hospitals came together to celebrate with a shared morning tea.

Executive staff and managers also attended the event, expressing our collective gratitude to our 200+ volunteers - the heart and soul of Calvary!

In her acting Regional CEO role, Toni-Ann addressed the group “Volunteering is more than showing up; it's about bringing heart, empathy and kindness to make a difference. Every day you embody these qualities, whether it's through a comforting smile, a listening ear or working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. Your selfless efforts support Calvary to thrive, and your kindness and commitment creates a lasting impact that resonates far beyond the hospital walls. We simply couldn't do it without you!”

If you are interested in volunteering with Calvary, find out more information: https://ow.ly/prP650VWPKg

13/05/2025

Celebrating International Nurses Day yesterday, staff received fun gift packs that had been curated and put together by members of the hospital management team.

The packs contained goodies including novelty socks and some delicious treats - a small token of our enormous gratitude for our nursing staff and the wonderful care and support they give our patients.

Address

120 Angas Street
Adelaide, SA
5000

Telephone

+61882277000

Website

https://www.calvarycare.org.au/adelaide-hospital/

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