Bowral & District Hospital

01/10/2025

New lift keeping things moving! Our much-anticipated new back-of-house lift is now in service!

Over time it became clear that we needed another back-of-house lift to meet the day-to-day needs of our busy hospital. The original lift has been an absolute workhorse carrying hundreds of meals, linen and supply trolleys, cleaners’ carts and waste bins every week. Staff are happy that there is no more queuing for the lift now that we have a second lift dedicated to transporting staff and essential goods and services – you can read all the latest in the September edition of our Redevelopment newsletter https://bit.ly/BOWSept25

30/09/2025

Spring has sprung in Bowral! We all know that Bowral is famous for its beautiful displays of tulips at this time of the year and although we don’t have any tulips, we do have plenty of colour popping in and around the hospital precinct! Read all about it in our latest newsletter https://bit.ly/BOWSept25

28/09/2025

🏆 Congratulations to our 2025 Quality Award winners!🏆

This year’s Patient Safety Champion is Ana Wennekes, Nurse Manager for Clinical Informatics at Bowral & District Hospital.

Ana’s leadership, innovation, and commitment to safety have had a measurable and lasting impact on patient care.

Ana’s approachable and respectful communication style encourages others to embrace change and contribute to innovative solutions. Her leadership in clinical informatics has empowered staff to better use digital systems, resulting in more accurate documentation, improved clinical decision-making, and ultimately safer patient outcomes. She is a true Patient Safety Champion.

27/09/2025

It’s today! ✨ Join us at Bowral Hospital’s Maternity Open Day

🕙 10am–1pm | Tours every 30 mins
📍 Near the maternity unit

Come meet our warm and supportive team, explore our maternity facilities, and ask all your questions. Everyone’s welcome! A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors: Community Bank BDCU, CPR Kids and Simon’s Meats Bowral. Your support helps make this event possible!

👉 Register now Bowral Maternity Service Open Day

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23/09/2025

BreastScreen NSW has a new mobile clinic at The Oaks. The van is at The Oaks Hotel Driveway, off John Street, until 26 September. You can also book at our local clinics in Campbelltown and Bowral.

To book call 13 20 50 or book online: https://book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au.

A 20-minute breast screen appointment could save your life!

18/09/2025

Enjoy paid, hands-on experience while you study an eligible allied health course.

Applications for next year’s Aboriginal Allied Health Cadetships are now open!

Abagail’s career was transformed after completing the Aboriginal Allied Health Cadetship during the first year of her Master of Psychology. “I’ve made incredible connections with other clinicians and received cultural supervision that’s helped me grow both personally and professionally.”

For Abagail, the Cadetship also provided a better understanding of her studies and allowed her to put her knowledge into practice. “There are so many ways to integrate Aboriginal culture into Western medicine,” she says. Her thesis explores the restorative effects of nature and how being on Country can reduce stress – a concept that resonates across cultures.

Abagail encourages other Aboriginal students considering a career in allied health to embrace every opportunity. “Be open-minded. I never thought I’d be part of an alcohol and other drugs clinic, but it turned out to be one of the best experiences.”

Pictured is Abagail (right) and her family on Wiradjuri Country. Artwork by Leona McGrath (Woopaburra and Kuku Yalanji).

Applications for the 2026 Aboriginal Allied Health Cadetship program are now open for eligible Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in their final two years of study.

Apply today: www.health.nsw.gov.au/aboriginal-allied-health-cadetship

15/09/2025

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04/09/2025

Need instant advice about a late night fever? Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. A registered nurse is available 24/7 to help you get the care your child needs.

The nurse can find you a nearby GP, pharmacist or urgent care service, connect you to a paediatric specialist online or call you an ambulance if it is life threatening.

For language support call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450.

To find out more, visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/callhealthdirect

03/09/2025

Thinking about your birthing journey?
Discover your options at Bowral Hospital’s Maternity Open Day ✨

📅 Saturday 27 September 2025
🕥 10.00am–1.00pm (tours every 30 mins)

Meet our caring maternity team, tour the birthing and postnatal wards, and discover the different care options available to you. Whether you’re expecting your first baby or adding to your family, this is a great opportunity to get familiar with the hospital and ask questions.

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