St John of God Ballarat Hospital

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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 provide 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.

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 🙏

11/02/2026

We welcome the 2026 cohort of The University of Notre Dame Australia Rural Clinical School Medical Students to Ballarat!

These students will complete their final year of their MD program in Ballarat, with a combination of clinical exposure and academic learning in a regional setting.

04/02/2026

A calm, private space to welcome your baby.

Our birthing suites are designed with comfort, dignity and safety in mind, giving you space to move, rest and be supported during labour and brith.

The birth suite can be change and moved around to make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed.

02/02/2026

Welcome to our new Graduate nurses for 2026!

Our 12-month graduate nursing and midwifery programs, feature rotations across surgical, medical, emergency, and perioperative settings. These programs include structured clinical support and training for registered and enrolled nurses.

We're excited to have you all working with us this year.

30/01/2026

With the warmer weather continuing across Ballarat, we know that coming to the hospital can be more uncomfortable during the heat.

St John of God Ballarat Hospital has onsite parking for patients and visitors, including undercover parking, to help keep you protected from the sun and close to the hospital entrance when you arrive.

🟠 Convenient access
🟠 Shade from the heat
🟠 Parking located close to hospital buildings

If you require assistance please speak with our friendly concierge volunteers who are more than happy to help.

28/01/2026

Here are some of the most popular baby girl names for 2025!

Congratulations to all the families who had a baby girl in 2025.

26/01/2026

Curious to see which baby boy names were most popular at St John of God Ballarat Hospital in 2025?

Congratulations to all families who welcomed a baby boy last year!

22/01/2026

Tonight, we pause.

At 7:01pm, we join communities across the country in a minute of silence on this National Day of Mourning.

We stand with those whose lives have been lost, and extend our thoughts and prayers to their families, loved ones, and all who have been affected by the tragic events at Bondi Beach.

With compassion, solidarity, and hope for healing.

21/01/2026

Towards the end of 2025, we had the privilege of connecting again with our colleagues in Tonga.

This visit was part of our Tonga Twinning Program, supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), focused on enhancing key areas of healthcare delivery.

A team from the Vaiola Hospital and hospitals on the outer islands arrived in Ballarat to learn from our caregivers and see how our hospital works.

We extend our gratitude to the Ministry of Health Tonga for their support in the program and we were so grateful to have the incredible team with us.

A big thank you to Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for their continued support in advancing healthcare initiatives in the Pacific region, and allowing such important programs such as this to exist now and into the future.

14/01/2026

A milestone moment for our maternity team

In 2025, we were thrilled to welcome a record 517 babies into the world at St John of God Ballarat Hospital.

Each number represents a precious new life, a proud family, and countless moments of care, compassion and dedication from our incredible maternity team.

Thank you to the families who trusted us with such a special chapter of their lives. It’s truly a privilege to be part of so many beautiful beginnings.

12/01/2026

With a severe bushfire crisis affecting parts of Victoria, including major blazes in a number of places throughout Victoria, the risk of fire remains extremely high across our region and state. Emergency warnings and evacuation orders have been issued, and a total fire ban is in place in many areas.

Smoke and ember risk can travel long distances, and conditions can change quickly. We encourage everyone in our community to stay vigilant, be prepared, and look out for one another.

Make sure your home is fire-prepared:
🔥Clear gutters and vegetation around buildings
🔥Have a bushfire survival plan for your household
🔥Know your local evacuation routes
📲For up-to-the-minute alerts and warnings, download the VicEmergency app and check the VicEmergency website regularly.

Your safety matters, stay informed, stay ready and look after each other.

Address

101 Drummond Street North
Ballarat, VIC
3350

Website

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

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The hospital is a new modern facility equipped with six wards, an 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, and five operating theatres with state of the art theatre equipment. Every year our dedicated team of medical specialists and experienced caregivers provide 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.