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St John of God Ballarat Hospital

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.

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.

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from St John of God BallaratHospital!

As we welcome 2026, we reflect with gratitude on the year just gone and look ahead with hope and purpose.

Guided by our core values of Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice and Excellence, we remain committed to providing care that makes a meaningful difference for the people and communities we serve.

Wishing you a healthy, bright and meaningful 2026.

24/12/2025

Today, we give thanks for our patients, clients and families, and for our caregivers across St John of God Ballarat Hospital who are spending this Christmas caring for others with compassion and dedication.

Wherever this day finds you, at home, at work or in our care, we hope it brings moments of peace, kindness and connection.

From all of us, we wish you a joyful Christmas and a safe, healthy year ahead.

16/12/2025

St John of God Health Care extends our deepest condolences to everyone affected by the tragic and distressing events at Bondi Beach in Sydney over the weekend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and loved ones, the Jewish community, and the first responders and hospital teams caring for those impacted.

Events like this can have a profound effect not only on those directly involved, but on the wider community. We encourage everyone to take care of themselves and one another, to check in on family, friends and colleagues, and to seek support if needed.

If you or someone you know needs support, we encourage people to reach out to:

Lifeline Australia – 131114
Beyond Blue - 1300224636
13 Yarn - 139276

As a healthcare organisation, we stand with our community at this difficult time. St John of God Health Care provides a range of mental health services across New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia, including in-hospital care, counselling and community-based support to assist with wellbeing, treatment and recovery.

For more information visit our website: https://mentalhealth.sjog.org.au/

12/12/2025

Yesterday we held our annual Christmas celebrations, and part of the celebrations is recognising caregivers who go above an beyond to uphold St John of God Ballarat Hospital's values.

Congratualtions to all caregivers who were recipients of an award.

09/12/2025

EXTERNAL CALLS OUTAGE

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UPDATE: External phone calls have now been restored
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Due to an external fault, the hospital is unable to receive any external phone calls.

Our network teams are working closely with external providers to resolve the issue, and we will provide updates as they come to hand.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

14/11/2025

MAIN PHONE LINE OUTAGE

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UPDATE 3:00pm: Our main hospital phone line has now been restored.

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We are currently experience issues with our main hospital contact number, and calls are unable to be received.

If you need to contact the hospital, please phone the specific ward or department directly.

Our teams are actively working to resolve the issue, and we will provide updates as they come to hand.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

18/08/2025

Celebrating 100 robotic surgeries!

We're proud to share that we've completed our 100th surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System.

The da Vinci Surgical System is used at St John of God Ballarat Hospital for urological, colorectal, thoracic, and upper gastrointestinal surgeries. It enables surgeons to operate through small incisions using advanced robotic instruments guided by a high-definition 3D camera system.

Urologist, Mr Robert Forsyth, who performed both our first and 100th procedures, says the technology has transformed the way complex surgeries are delivered.

28/07/2025

📢 Service Disruption Update - Services Restored

We’re pleased to share that hospital systems are now back online, and our Emergency Department and Maternity Unit have returned to normal.

We sincerely apologise for the disruption over the weekend and extend our heartfelt thanks for your patience and understanding as we worked through the outage.

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.