Calvary Central Districts Hospital

Calvary Central Districts Hospital Calvary Central Districts Hospital is a private hospital, located in the Northern Adelaide region. I

Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life. With over 18,000 staff and volunteers, we have a national network of 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care service centres.

Congratulations to Sandy, the latest recipient of our Staff Recognition Award!“Sandy consistently demonstrates genuine r...
06/01/2026

Congratulations to Sandy, the latest recipient of our Staff Recognition Award!

“Sandy consistently demonstrates genuine respect, care, and friendship toward patients, staff, and volunteers alike.
She is truly the heartbeat of the ward—and of the hospital as a whole. Sandy has an exceptional ability to quietly get things done, often going above and beyond without complaint and always with a warm smile. Her positive presence, kindness, and unwavering commitment make a meaningful difference every day, and she embodies the values this award represents.”

This award is presented to staff members who demonstrate exceptional dedication, commitment to excellence in their work, compassion, and kindness. Well done Sandy!

Recently Patient Services and Business Development staff hosted Practice Managers from across our network of Specialists...
18/12/2025

Recently Patient Services and Business Development staff hosted Practice Managers from across our network of Specialists for a festive breakfast. A fun occasion to celebrate the end of the year, it was also a wonderful opportunity to continue our collaboration; ensuring the best possible patient journey for all involved.

Thank you to all those who attended, and to those we have worked with during the year.

Our wonderful volunteers came together for a special Christmas lunch today.Lovingly prepared by our hospitality team, th...
11/12/2025

Our wonderful volunteers came together for a special Christmas lunch today.
Lovingly prepared by our hospitality team, the lunch was a fun way for the volunteers to connect and celebrate in the lead up to the silly season. Managers and staff were on hand to ensure the volunteers enjoyed the festivities, and know just how much they are appreciated.

Volunteers work across the hospital and Connery Centre on John Rice Ave, looking after patients and helping staff in a myriad of ways.

A huge thank you to each and every one of our dedicated volunteers, and a very Merry Christmas from the bottom of our hearts!

A big 'thank you' to The Mary Potter Foundation Inc for the new Calvary Connery Centre Day Oncology patient packs. We ...
27/11/2025

A big 'thank you' to The Mary Potter Foundation Inc for the new Calvary Connery Centre Day Oncology patient packs. We are very fortunate to be working in partnership with Kristen and the Foundation team on this wonderful initiative.

Sally is one of the first patients to receive a pack this week, and she thought they were a lovely idea. We will now be distributing these essentials packs to all our special patients as they come in for treatment.

Each one contains:
A toothbrush and toothpaste
QV intensive cream
QV lip balm
QV body wash
Note pad
Pen
Thermometer
Hand Sanitiser

Congratulations also to our team Award Nominees, and to overall winners – the Day Surgery Unit!The day surgery team work...
26/11/2025

Congratulations also to our team Award Nominees, and to overall winners – the Day Surgery Unit!

The day surgery team works very cohesively. Everyone is kind, caring, compassionate and friendly to staff and patients. We are very professional in our daily work and uphold the Calvary values in all that we do. We show our stewardship to the future generations of nurses with all of the mentoring we provide to our students. We support each other and our staff morale is excellent. We are like a big family always laughing and the patients enjoy the friendly atmosphere when they come in for surgery. It always makes them feel welcome and at ease. We are a wonderful department to work in and everyone deserves the recognition of their hard work.

The day surgery team show all of Calvary values.
Respect - they value and respect the dignity of all patients coming into the department. They treat the patients with kindness and support the anxious when needed.

They are always happy and work with a smile. No job is too small, and always go above and beyond not just for the patients, but for each other. Team work.

They have empathy and compassion for all. They are the beginning and ending for patient advocacy throughout the patients admission.

Another special part of last weeks’ Venerable Mary Potter’s Birthday celebrations honoured those whose peers nominated t...
25/11/2025

Another special part of last weeks’ Venerable Mary Potter’s Birthday celebrations honoured those whose peers nominated them for recognition of outstanding service to our patients, and exemplary demonstration of our Calvary values.
Congratulations to all nominees, and especially to our Individual Award winner Rob H.

"Rob is an approachable person. He is warm and kind to all those who come in contact with him.

He makes people feel welcomed and always greets with a smile.
Robs door is always open for staff to talk, he listens and gives valuable feedback and advice.

Through his leadership and attention to detail, Rob has fostered a culture where service excellence is not just expected but delivered consistently. He is highly regarded by colleagues and valued by patients and families for his professionalism, warmth, and tireless efforts to uphold the standards of Calvary."

Every November, Calvary sites and services across the country come together to acknowledge the birthday of Venerable Mar...
24/11/2025

Every November, Calvary sites and services across the country come together to acknowledge the birthday of Venerable Mary Potter.

Staff reflected and celebrated with a beautiful service in the cafe gardens. We also acknowledged the work of all sites and services across Calvary’s 140 years in Australia.

Staff members who have dedicated many years to Calvary were honoured - congratulations again to all who received recognition for their service of 5+ years, especially:
- Linda S (40 years)
- Catherine W (25 years)
- Vikki Carter (20 years)

We extend our heartfelt thanks for their dedication, commitment, and faithful service to our mission.

Celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week with our outstanding team.These are the faces that greet and ready patients for su...
14/11/2025

Celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week with our outstanding team.

These are the faces that greet and ready patients for surgery, who care for them during and after their procedure, and who ensure all the instruments and equipment is clean, sterile and ready to go.

Thank you for all that you do to keep our patients safe and well cared for. You’re genuine care, professionalism and expertise are second to none, and we value each and every one of you!

Today on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, at the eleventh hour, we honour the memory of those who died or who wer...
10/11/2025

Today on the eleventh day of the eleventh month, at the eleventh hour, we honour the memory of those who died or who were injured in wars and armed conflicts.

They shall grow not old
As we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun
And in the morning
We will remember them.

Lest we forget.

Staff were on hand at the TAFE SA Careers Week Expo, where they connected with a diverse group of attendees including sc...
30/10/2025

Staff were on hand at the TAFE SA Careers Week Expo, where they connected with a diverse group of attendees including school leavers, new migrants, individuals with English as a second language, and those seeking to re-enter the workforce or progress their careers.

Lara and Bree showcased the wide range of employment opportunities available across housekeeping, kitchen, cleaning, nursing, and allied health assistance roles. The event was vibrant and engaging, with an estimated 500 attendees throughout the day, providing an excellent platform to promote Calvary and the rewarding career pathways we offer.

To view all current vacancies across SA: https://careers.calvarycare.org.au/jobs/search?page=1&location_group_uids%5B%5D=2f2a8d3c4523dbce6e83ad129fc63cb0&query=

Acknowledging Breast Cancer Awareness Month, staff and patients enjoyed some cupcakes across our services at the Playfor...
29/10/2025

Acknowledging Breast Cancer Awareness Month, staff and patients enjoyed some cupcakes across our services at the Playford Health Hub last week.

These services included our Oncology day suite in the Connery Centre, as well as the Calvary Breast and Endocrine Service on the ground floor, where patients have all their breast care needs covered in the one location:
- Triaging of diagnostic appointments
- Specialised surgical team, including Dr Sam Rice, Dr Anurag Gupta, and Dr Michael Whitlaw
- Minimal surgical appointment wait times
- Experienced breast care nurses

To book an appointment, speak to your GP or call the service directly on 8282 5300.

Celebrations to mark Calvary’s 125 years in South Australia culminated in a spectacular Gala Ball on the weekend, where ...
29/10/2025

Celebrations to mark Calvary’s 125 years in South Australia culminated in a spectacular Gala Ball on the weekend, where staff, specialists, volunteers, sponsors and special guests came together to acknowledge this remarkable ‘quasquicentennial’ milestone.

The joy-filled evening, with beautiful MC Lauren from Adelady, featured a video which showcased Calvary’s rich history along with the variety of services now offered across SA, including our hospitals, home care, aged, and residential care. It highlighted the people within Calvary who continue the legacy of care that has been passed from the Sisters who arrived in Adelaide from Sydney in 1900, to carry on the work of Mary Potter here today.

As part of the celebrations, fundraising efforts via a silent auction and wine wall were well supported, and it is our great pleasure to announce that funds raised on the evening exceeded $20,000. These have gone directly to The Mary Potter Foundation Inc which supports the Mary Potter Hospice in its mission to provide loving, dignified, and meaningful end-of-life care for patients and their families.

The sold-out event would not have been possible without our sponsors which included HPS, Schiavello, and Wilhelm – along with wine sponsor Sorby Adams Wines. We thank them all sincerely for their generosity and support.

Thank you to everyone who helped to make this event a truly special celebration, and we look forward to continuing our mission of care for our community into the future.

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25 Jarvis Road
Elizabeth Vale, SA
5112

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+61882504111

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