St Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith

06/11/2025

St Vincent’s Private Community Hospital Griffith and St Vincent's Curran Foundation warmly invite you and your family to our Mass of Remembrance.
Join us as we gather to honour the memory of family members, colleagues, benefactors, and friends of St Vincent’s Griffith who are no longer with us. The Mass will be celebrated by Fr Henry Ibe VG of Sacred Heart Parish Griffith.
𝑊𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑎𝑙𝑠𝑜 𝑜𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒 𝑎 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘 𝑅𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝐷𝑎𝑦.
📅 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭: St Vincent’s Griffith Mass of Remembrance
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 10:45 am for a 10:55 am start
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: Sacred Heart Church, 27 Warrambool Street, Griffith
𝑹𝒆𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒉𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕 𝑽𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕’𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑯𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑩𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒎.
📝 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏: To assist with catering and let us know if you'll be bringing a guest.
Call: SVPCHG on 02 6966 8300
or Email: SVHS.Events@svha.org.au
We hope you can join us for this special service.

03/11/2025

20/10/2025

What an absolute champion! 🎉
Huge congratulations to our incredible supporter, Gary Meyers, who successfully completed his massive walk from Sydney to Griffith last week to launch our Staff Wellbeing Fund!
It wasn't easy! Gary battled aggressive flies and even got kicked off a highway, but he persevered and walked every step with that signature dedication he's famous for.
Gary, your commitment to "walking the talk" for our St. Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith staff is truly inspiring. A huge thank you for going above and beyond to ensure our 92 team members have the resources they need to take care of themselves. You're a legend!
https://svhs.grassrootz.com/vaucluse-lighthouse-2-st-vincent-s-griffith

10/10/2025

🚨 GARY IS ALMOST HERE! 🚨
Heart attack survivor Gary Meyers is walking the MASSIVE distance from Sydney to Griffith!
He's raising vital funds for the staff right here in Griffith!
Gary is supporting the St Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith's Staff Wellbeing Fund—an initiative dedicated to improving our team's mental health and combatting burnout. He believes, "When you stare death in the face, nothing becomes scary anymore."
Let's match his bravery with our generosity! Help us celebrate this unbelievable feat and support the SVPCHG staff.
➡️ Click to donate & track his final steps:
https://svhs.grassrootz.com/vaucluse-lighthouse-2-st-vincent-s-griffith

08/10/2025

Gary John Meyers is over half-way on his epic journey from Vaucluse Lighthouse (Sydney) to Griffith NSW!
Let's support Gary and his incredible dedication! Click the link to follow his journey and donate to this cause, which is specifically designed to give our team the time, space, and resources they need to combat burnout and improve overall wellness.
https://svhs.grassrootz.com/vaucluse-lighthouse-2-st-vincent-s-griffith

Gary Meyers is once again going the distance — walking from the Vaucluse Lighthouse to St Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith to raise funds for our Staff Wellbeing Fund.

His 700km journey honours the extraordinary dedication of our nurses, doctors and healthcare workers who give their all for our patients every day.

Support Gary and help us care for those who care for others.
To donate:
https://svhs.grassrootz.com/vaucluse-lighthouse-2-st-vincent-s-griffith

23/09/2025

Nine years ago today, on September 23, 2016, the keys to the building were handed over to St. Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith. This anniversary isn't just about a building or a date on the calendar; it's a celebration for our organisation, staff, VMOs, community and stakeholders to celebrate the success of our mission.
We were founded with a clear purpose: to enhance access to healthcare and provide greater choice for our regional community, all while upholding the values of our founding Sisters of Charity. We aimed to reduce the burden of travel, bringing timely, effective specialist care closer to home. Looking back, we've not only met these goals but exceeded them, becoming a vital part of the fabric of this community.​
This achievement belongs to all of us. It's in the quiet hum of our sterilising services, the warmth of our food services, and the careful attention of our environmental staff. It's in the seamless support from our supply and facilities teams, the expertise of our surgeons, and the compassionate hands of our nurses. It's also in our administration teams' shared commitment to delivering patient-centered care. Together, we've built a viable model of care, attracted talented people, and fostered a culture of learning and growth.​
As we celebrate this milestone, let's remember the impact we've made. We've helped people heal, ​supported families, and built a stronger, healthier community. Let’s continue to embody our ​mission and build on the legacy we've created over the past nine years.

22/09/2025

Walking from Sydney to Griffith is a massive undertaking, but for Gary Meyers, it's a way to give back. A heart attack survivor who "died twice" in 2018, Gary credits St. Vincent's Hospital in Sydney with saving his life. Now, he's taking on his next epic trek to support our incredible staff by raising money for the Staff Wellbeing Fund, an initiative dedicated to improving their mental health.
Since his recovery, Gary has become a relentless fundraiser, walking thousands of kilometres and raising over $87,000 for cardiac care. His motto is, "When you stare death in the face, nothing becomes scary anymore. You just want to make the most of life. There's no time to waste."
Let's support Gary and his incredible dedication! Click the link to follow his journey and donate to this vital cause, which is specifically designed to give our team the time, space, and resources they need to combat burnout and improve overall wellness.
https://svhs.grassrootz.com/vaucluse-lighthouse-2-st-vincent-s-griffith

09/08/2025

At St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, our Emergency Department includes a dedicated Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug (MHAOD) Hub - an integrated, specialist-led service providing immediate support to people in crisis.

This collaborative model brings together emergency clinicians, mental health specialists, and AOD teams to offer trauma-informed, person-centred care when it’s needed most. “We see people from all walks of life and treat everyone with respect,” says Emergency Nurse Olivia Bollington. “We listen and involve them in their care.”

The average length of stay for those attending the Hub is 40 per cent shorter than the average length of stay they would have experienced in our ED as part of the general mix of patients.

It’s part of a national St Vincent’s commitment to caring for people experiencing mental health challenges, addiction, and disadvantage - across our hospitals, outreach teams and digital services.

29/07/2025

Are you a passionate Perioperative leader ready to make a real impact in a regional hospital setting? Join our dedicated team at SVPCHG - a mission-based health service proudly part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia network and help shape the future of surgical care in the Riverina.
We're seeking a full-time Perioperative Services Manager to oversee our two operating theatres, procedure room, and business development.
This is a senior leadership position involving:
• Oversight of perioperative workflows
• Clinical and operational staff leadership
• Collaboration with the executive team to drive safe, high-quality care
• Strategic input into the business development of surgical services
This role is a fantastic opportunity for a capable leader to contribute to the continued growth of a modern facility with strong ties to the broader St Vincent’s family across NSW.
Learn more and apply at this link. https://www.seek.com.au/job/85986192

24/07/2025

This Pain Week, we’re sharing the story of Navy veteran Ashley Semmens - who lived with chronic pain for over a decade after a bomb blast in Afghanistan.

With support from pain medicine specialist Dr Ramsey Jabbour at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside, Ashley underwent a targeted treatment called radiofrequency ablation - and for the first time in years, found meaningful relief.

Ashley then went on to achieve a world-first: crossing the English Channel swimming on his back using only his legs.

His story is a powerful reminder that evidence-based pain care can transform lives.

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

15/07/2025

We're delighted to announce that A/Prof Keran Sundaraj, a highly skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon will commence consulting and operating from St Vincent's Private Community Hospital Griffith.
For more information on A/Prof Sundaraj, head to our website:
https://www.svph.org.au/specialists/dr-keran-sundaraj-orthopaedic-surgeon