St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney

St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney St Vincent's Hospital Sydney sits on Gadigal Land.

For many years, Cana Communities' Teresa House on Cleveland Street, Redfern, offered a vital lifeline: a bed, a meal, an...
22/07/2025

For many years, Cana Communities' Teresa House on Cleveland Street, Redfern, offered a vital lifeline: a bed, a meal, and shelter for those in need. It was a true community effort, with dedicated volunteers even handling laundry from their homes.

When COVID-19 forced Teresa House to close, a new opportunity arose two years later with the emergence of St Francis House. Unfortunately, the previous laundry volunteers were no longer available. Cana Communities reached out to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney to step in and assist with St Francis’ House linen and laundry services.

We are proud to now provide approximately 45 sets of linen (sheets, pillow slips, blankets, and towels) each week for St Francis House. This partnership is a testament to community and collaboration - and we are thrilled to help make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most.

21/07/2025

For the first time, a targeted treatment for cholangiocarcinoma, otherwise known as bile duct cancer, is now listed on the PBS - offering real hope to Australians facing this aggressive disease.

St Vincent’s Sydney Associate Professor Hao Wen Sim was involved in the clinical trials and says the results are significant: “We’ve seen about a 50% reduction in the rate of death events, so quite a striking signal for this type of medication.”

Watch the full story via 9 News

21/07/2025

This , we acknowledge the one in five Australians living with chronic pain, and the impact this has on their lives.
At St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, our Barbara Walker Centre for Pain Management is taking a holistic team approach to help patients find new ways to live well.

We recently welcomed back our 1985 Nursing Alumni to celebrate 40 years since completing their training at St Vincent’s....
17/07/2025

We recently welcomed back our 1985 Nursing Alumni to celebrate 40 years since completing their training at St Vincent’s. It was a moving milestone - filled with warm reunions, memories, and gratitude for the care and compassion these incredible nurses have shown to our community. They are part of a proud tradition that stretches back to 1882, when our School of Nursing was founded.

The early ‘80s were a defining era for healthcare at St Vincent’s. From pioneering HIV/AIDS care to the country’s first adult bone marrow transplant, nurses were at the heart of these innovations. Many alumni reflected on their time here during major national moments - from the launch of Medicare and Dr Victor Chang’s first heart transplant to pioneering Australia’s first clean needle program. Through it all, the strength, skill, and empathy of our nurses helped shape the legacy we carry forward today.

We were honoured to be joined on the day by Sister Clare Nolan rsc, whose presence reminded us of the enduring mission at the heart of St Vincent’s. Though much has changed, our commitment to nursing excellence has only deepened.

Thank you to the nurses of ‘85 for the standard you set - and for continuing to be part of our St Vincent’s story.

VO₂ max has long been the gold standard of fitness, but it’s no longer just for athletes.“With the rise of wearable tech...
15/07/2025

VO₂ max has long been the gold standard of fitness, but it’s no longer just for athletes.

“With the rise of wearable tech, more of us can now peek behind the curtain and truly understand our fitness levels,” says Professor Andre La Gerche, sports cardiologist at St Vincent’s.

Measured in millilitres of oxygen per kilogram per minute, VO₂ max reflects how efficiently your body uses oxygen during exercise, and it’s a powerful indicator of health and longevity.

“Every single increase translates to a measurable improvement in health outcomes.”

Find out why VO2 Max matters, how to improve it, and what it means for healthy ageing in this article by The Australian 🔗: https://bit.ly/44JwODH

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
St Vincent's Institute

As NAIDOC Week 2025 draws to a close, we want thank everyone who joined us in celebrating the history, culture and achie...
12/07/2025

As NAIDOC Week 2025 draws to a close, we want thank everyone who joined us in celebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Throughout the week, our Sydney community came together to honour this year’s theme and deepen our shared commitment to truth-telling, cultural respect and reconciliation. From theFlag Raising Ceremony and powerful performances by traditional dancers, to our annual NAIDOC street party filled with music, food and community - this week has been a proud and powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of the world’s oldest continuing culture.

NAIDOC Week celebrations may be over, but our commitment to listening, learning and walking together continues every day.

10/07/2025

“We know it’s a tough ask for some people who’ve experienced trauma within the healthcare system… but the work we’ve done here, it’s for you as mob”, Chris Delamont, Wiradjuri Nari Nari man and Indigenous Talent Partner at St Vincent’s Health Australia.

This NAIDOC Week, we reflect on Strength, Vision and Legacy.

At St Vincent’s, that means listening, walking alongside community, and creating culturally safe spaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to receive care, connect to culture, and feel safe.

Chris is helping lead that work, not just through employment pathways and cultural education, but through art, relationships, and truth-telling.

“It’s not tokenistic. It’s not just talk, it’s action.”

From Sydney to Paris, news of our world first CorWave SA implant has made global headlines today - including a nod from ...
10/07/2025

From Sydney to Paris, news of our world first CorWave SA implant has made global headlines today - including a nod from French President Emmanuel Macron.

This is a proud moment for us at St Vincent's as we take a glimpse into the future of cardiac care. 🇫🇷🇦🇺

09/07/2025

St Vincent’s Sydney has carried out the world’s ‘first-in-human’ implant of a new generation of life-saving heart technology🫀

The CorWave Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) is a French-invented device which uses a revolutionary approach to help pump blood around the body and prevent heart failure until a donor heart for long-term transplant can be found.

The device uses undulating 'membrane technology' to mimic the natural beating and pulse of a healthy heart - aiming to preserve the physiological balance of the cardiovascular system, unlike currently-used rotary LVAD pumps that deliver a continuous and fixed flow rate.

The CorWave SA device was implanted on 28 May in a procedure led by St Vincent’s cardiothoracic and transplant surgeon, Dr Paul Jansz.

After several weeks in the ICU, followed by observation in the ward by St Vincent’s clinicians, led by Professor Chris Hayward, patient Michael Smith – a 67-year-old grandfather and former food processing worker from Leeton in southern NSW – is about to return home and will live with the device until a donor heart is identified for transplant.

The implant is the first of around 20 that will take place over three years as part of a clinical research study to test the effectiveness of the CorWave LVAD with six hospitals participating. Four of the hospitals are in Europe, with St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and The Alfred in Melbourne the only non-European partners.

Michael said he couldn’t thank the St Vincent’s team more highly. “Since the operation, I feel good. There's no tiredness. I don’t feel run down or anything. I feel really good, I feel like I'm 21 again"

09/07/2025

Aunty Crystal Love is a sistergirl from the Tiwi Islands, a beloved performer, cultural advocate, and unapologetically proud trans elder. During her recent stay at St Vincent’s, she reflected on healing, community, and what it means to feel safe in care.

“It was a bit scary coming to this ward after knowing everyone at first,” she said, “but the nurses, like Chanel Number Five Angela, were just beautiful.”

As we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 and its theme, ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’, we’re reminded that safety in healthcare is about connection, dignity and trust.

“I’m a sick lady,” she told us with grace and candour. “I have diabetes and kidney problems… but you get good things, bad things, and you put it together. It makes you who you are.”

Staying true to Crystal’s voice, we’re committed to building a health system where all patients receive better and fairer care. Always.

“Compassion - it comes from my upbringing. In my culture, we’re matriarchal. You’re taught by your grandmother and the w...
08/07/2025

“Compassion - it comes from my upbringing. In my culture, we’re matriarchal. You’re taught by your grandmother and the women in your family. My nan was a strong, strong woman. That strength has been passed down. You don’t walk past someone - especially someone elderly or scared - and not be moved. You stop and help.”

Wendy is one of the first faces you’ll see at St Vincent’s Clinic in Sydney, where she works as a receptionist. She’s a proud Kamilaroi woman from Moree in Northern NSW, and she brings warmth, strength, and deep cultural wisdom to her role every single day - ensuring patients feel safe, seen, and cared for from the moment they walk through our doors.

“NAIDOC Week, for me, is a celebration of our culture, our resilience, and our survival. We’ve been knocked down again and again - but we’re still here. We’re the oldest race in the world. That is something worth celebrating,” Wendy says. “For a long time, language and history were beaten out of our people. Now, young ones are reconnecting - they’re asking questions, finding community, learning who they are.”

Wendy has seen the power of cultural identity in the hospital setting, where staff and patients alike have discovered their Aboriginal heritage - sometimes for the first time. “When that happens, it’s emotional - there are tears, anger, joy. But it’s healing. We still need more cultural care. Elders are afraid to go into hospitals - they fear they won’t come out. That’s why we need more visible Aboriginal staff. Not just people who want to help, but people they identify with. That’s how we build trust.”

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