Forster Private Hospital

22/12/2025

The Christmas Spirit is alive and well at Forster Private Hospital this year.

No one likes to think they'll have to be in hospital leading up to and over Christmas, so we have bought the festive feeling to you! Each area of the hospital has lovingly been decorated to embrace the essence of Christmas and bring cheer to our patients and their visitors.

You can thank our staff for this festive feeling of a Gingerbread house, Santa's workshop, the Elves Disco, and crafty and traditional themes and more!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe, healthy and happy New Year!

15/12/2025

In light of the tragic events at Bondi Beach yesterday, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood are calling on donations of blood and blood products, particularly donations from O type donors.

It's time to roll up our sleeves and support our fellow Australians. Please consider joining our team in donating blood today.

Our thoughts are with the injured, their families and those who have lost loved ones because of this tragedy.
On Sunday evening Lifeblood issued several life-threatening orders for O negative blood, in the wake of the incident at Bondi Beach.
Please make an appointment for the coming days and weeks if you can https://app.lifeblood.com.au/XW3k/d9wncrn5

25/11/2025

A lovely story about the enduring legacy of one of Forster Private's former patients. Toby's legacy lives on through FBI - Forster Tuncurry Boardriders Inc. and the annual donations to support the oncology unit.

Thank you The Great Lakes Advocate for covering the story on a day that we were able to officially open our Healing Garden - a beautiful extension to our oncology ward. Thank you also to our friends at FBI - Forster Tuncurry Boardriders Inc. and the extended Flew family 💜

Live Like Toby surf comp raises $24,000 for hospital oncology unit

12/11/2025

PERIOPERATIVE NURSES WEEK!

This week is Perioperative Nurses Week, celebrating the S.T.A.R.S - the Scrub/Scout, Technicians, Anaesthetics, Recovery and Support staff - who keep our theatres running, providing excellent care for patients each and every day.

We love our theatre team at Forster Private Hospital 🩵

04/11/2025

Now Accepting Applications - 2026 Nursing New Graduate Program!

Where will your nursing career begin?
Forster & Mayo Private Hospital are now accepting applications for our Regional Nurse Graduate Program.

This will provide exposure to a various employment opportunities in clinical specialties such as:

🩺Acute Surgical / Medical
🩺Perioperative
🩺Coronary Care
🩺Rehabilitation
🩺Mental Health
🩺Oncology

For more information about the program - https://forsterprivate.com.au/about/work-with-us/regional-graduate-program

03/11/2025

This month we're recognising men's health with Movember, focusing on men's mental health, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Did you know:

- Men have a lower life expectancy than women
- Factors like preventable diseases, su***de and injuries contribute to premature death
- 50% of men have 1 or more chronic conditions
- 43% of men experience a mental health condition in their lifetime and account 3/4 of all su***des

This month, reach out to the men in your circles - connect and encourage them to 'Get Checked' - prostate and testicular cancers can be treated if caught early.

24/10/2025

Come and work with us!!

Forster Private Hospital has exciting new career opportunities in a variety of departments across our great hospital!

🏥Regional Quality & Risk Manager
🏥All Nursing - Registered Nurse & Enrolled Nurse
🏥General Services Officer - Housekeeping
🏥Physiotherapist
🏥Occupational Therapist

Find out more about these roles here - https://forsterprivate.com.au/about/work-with-us/careers

22/10/2025

Introducing Dr Richard Allom to The Mid North Coast!

Dr Allom is an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon with a subspecialist interest in knee surgery. He is now consulting and operating at Forster & Mayo Private Hospitals.

Dr Allom's special interest are:

✅ACL reconstruction & revision
✅Primary, complex and revision of knee arthroplasty
✅Medial unicondylar knee replacement
✅Patellofemoral replacement
✅Robotics
✅Meniscal preservation
✅Tendon repair
✅Joint preservation surgery of the knee
✅Patellofemoral instability
✅Patient education
Ask your GP for a referral TODAY - https://forsterprivate.com.au/specialists/dr-richard-allom

13/10/2025

Allied Health Professionals Day!

We are very proud of the amazing Allied Health Professionals across both Forster & Mayo Private Hospital.

They are the backbone to our multidisciplinary team and play a key role in the health and wellbeing of all our rehabilitation patients alongside our incredible medical and nursing teams.

🏃Physiotherapist
🏃‍♀️Exercise Physiologist
️‍🏊Hydrotherapist
👊Occupational Therapy
🦹‍♂️Allied Health Assistant
🩵Social Worker
🤪Speech Pathologist
🧁Dietician
💉Pain Management

Find out more about the Inpatient and Outpatient Services and let our team take care of you - https://forsterprivate.com.au/services/rehabilitation

02/10/2025

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to a disease that will impact 1 in 7 Australian women during their lifetime.

Our Specialists, Surgeons, Nurses and Allied Health teams are on-hand to provide support before, during and after treatment - helping support the fight towards Zero Deaths from breast cancer by 2030.

Learn more at https://nbcf.org.au/pink.../funding-life-changing-research/ and by visiting our website. 🩷

10/09/2025

Today is RU OK? Day

It's a day dedicated to promoting conversations about mental health and checking in on our loved ones. At Mayo and Forster Private Hospitals, we understand the importance of mental well-being.

We encourage open and supportive dialogue, ensuring that everyone feels heard and supported. Remember, a simple conversation can make a big difference. Let's prioritise mental health together!

Find Help - https://www.ruok.org.au/findhelp

06/09/2025

Happy Father's Day to our real life superheros!

Whether you're a dad, stepdad, grandpa, uncle, godfather, mentor or father-figure - thank you for your strength, guidance, love and support.