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 prov

ide 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.

05/04/2026

This Easter reminds us that hope doesn’t always come with certainty or clear answers. In health care especially, it is rarely loud or dramatic. Instead, hope reveals itself in the moments that truly matter.

May you find time this Easter to pause, reflect, and recognise the small yet meaningful signs of hope around you.

03/04/2026

Today we observe Good Friday, a day of deep significance in the Christian calendar. For St John of God Health Care, it is a meaningful reminder of our calling to continue the healing mission of Jesus.

As we take time to reflect, may we recognise the opportunities in every moment to bring healing and hope to those in our care and to one another.

25/03/2026

Over the past week and a half, St John of God Ballarat Hospital has had the privilege of welcoming colleagues from Tonga.

Among our visitors are members of the hospital executive from across the Kingdom of Tonga, including the Chief Nursing Officer and the Chief Medical Superintendent. Their visit has provided a valuable opportunity to share knowledge, strengthen professional connections, and reflect on our shared commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.

We were also delighted to welcome a Ministry of Health team member from Niuas, the most northern island group of Tonga, a first for our partnership. In addition, we have appreciated the contributions of a nurse from the outer island group of Ha’apai, and radiology representatives from Vava’u working in collaboration with Lake Imaging, supporting mammography and ultrasound services.

We look forward to continuing this important work, with SJOG Ballarat caregivers preparing to travel to Tonga, including the outer islands, in May. This initiative is supported by the Australian Government through Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, in partnership with the Ministry of Health Tonga and our dedicated SJOG Ballarat caregivers.

We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from one another and to contribute to healthier communities together.

19/03/2026

Recently we celebrated St John of God Day, a special occasion that honours the life and legacy of St John of God, and the values that continue to guide our care every day: Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice and Excellence.

It’s a time to reflect on the incredible difference our caregivers make in the lives of our patients, their families, and one another.

As part of the celebrations, we were also delighted to recognise our Length of Service Award recipients
These awards honour the dedication, loyalty and commitment of caregivers who have given so much of themselves to our hospital and our community over many years.

From those marking early milestones to those celebrating decades of service, we thank you. Your compassion and commitment are the heart of everything we do.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients!

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!

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.