St Stephen's Hospital

08/01/2026

⭐ Your favourite moments of 2025! ⭐

Last year, you loved our story about the difference Urologist Dr Nazim Ahmad has made after choosing to call Hervey Bay home some 15 years ago. 💙

“When I moved to Hervey Bay, there was an opportunity to make a real difference… No longer do patients and residents of Hervey Bay and surrounding areas like Childers, Bundaberg and Gympie need to make trips to metropolitan areas for specialist urology care,” – Dr Nazim Ahmad

When Dr Nazim Ahmad (pictured with his practice team) chose to call Hervey Bay home 15 years ago, the region had no resident urologist. It’s a move that’s made a difference for countless patients from across the Fraser Coast and beyond.

Since establishing his practice here at St Stephen’s, Dr Ahmad has performed more than 500 radical prostatectomies locally, and with expertise spanning all areas of urology, provides a wide range of surgical and non-invasive procedures, such as laser and microsurgery – right here in Hervey Bay.

Discover more about Dr Ahmad's story and contributions to local healthcare here, https://ststephenshospital.com.au/about-us/news/2025/10/16/surgeon-s-sea-change-which-advanced-urology-care-on-the-coast

08/01/2026

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight 🌟

We’re proud to shine the spotlight on volunteer Pam, whose life took an unexpected turn when she stepped away from her career to care for her husband after his cancer diagnosis. That profound experience didn’t just change her life — it changed her purpose.

Since joining our volunteer team in 2017, Pam has brought compassion, connection and comfort to patients and families, especially through her work in the Forbes Cancer Care Centre. Her kindness goes beyond the hospital walls — from heartfelt conversations to coffee catch-ups, she’s built community and brought joy to so many.💙

👉 Read her story here: https://bit.ly/3L2M49e

02/01/2026

⭐ Your favourite moments of 2025! ⭐

This month, we're taking a look back at your favourite moments of last year, beginning with our walk out celebration in September for Ngari, who was discharged from our Ingram rehabilitation ward after 53 days. 🙌

30/12/2025

✨ As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an incredible year across our UnitingCare hospital network. From everyday moments of care to major milestones and innovations, this year has been defined by dedication, collaboration and a shared commitment to making a real difference for our patients and communities.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supports and trusts our hospitals, and to our dedicated teams who continue caring for patients throughout the holidays.

Wishing you a safe, healthy and hopeful New Year. Here’s to 2026 and all that lies ahead. ✨

The Wesley Hospital | St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital | Buderim Private Hospital | St Stephen's Hospital | UnitingCare

24/12/2025

Shining the light of hope, peace, joy and love this Christmas. ❤️ ✨

From everyone here at St Stephen's Hospital, we wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and all the best of the season. 🎄

22/12/2025

✨🎶 We have been blessed by some very special visitors recently who shared the joy of the season through song and music. A heartfelt thank you to Voices of the Bay, Fraser Coast Anglican College, and Maryborough Ukuleles for bringing Christmas carols to our patients, visitors and staff.

These beautiful performances lifted spirits, spread smiles and reminded us of the power of community during the festive season. We’re so grateful to each group for taking the time to share their talents and kindness with us. 💙🎄

19/12/2025

🎁 A little something sweet to say thank you!

Our Executive Team recently delivered gift hampers of cherries to every department, spreading some festive cheer to all staff and our wonderful volunteers. Your dedication and hard work make a difference every day!

19/12/2025

Our hospital inpatient services will remain open throughout the festive season, providing high-quality care and supporting the Fraser Coast community whenever you need us. 💙

18/12/2025

🎄✨ Celebrating the season together! ✨🎄

Today, our staff enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch with our Executive team, complete with sliders (barbecue pulled beef, ham and honey mustard, turkey and cranberry, and vegetarian) and classic Christmas plum pudding with custard.

Thank you to our incredible staff for your dedication to our patients and visitors. Your hard work helps everyone in the St Stephen’s community to “live life in all its fullness”! 🩵

16/12/2025

✨ Congratulations to Ingram Ward for taking out top honours at the St Stephen's Hospital Christmas decoration competition.

The team created a wonderfully warm and imaginative display that truly captured the theme of an Australian Bush Christmas. A huge thank you to everyone who joined in the fun — your efforts helped make the hospital feel extra festive this season. 🎄💚

Enjoy a peek at Ingram Ward’s magnificent winning decorations below!

12/12/2025

This week during our Christmas Celebration Service, our team and community came together to create this beautiful Christmas wreath. 🌟🎄

It now forms part of the festive display outside the chapel, bringing colour, joy and a touch of Christmas spirit for all to enjoy as they pass by.

Wishing our St Stephen’s community a warm and hope-filled Christmas season. ✨

10/12/2025

🎄 Sharing the Christmas spirit with our community 🎄

Our St Stephen’s team has been busy collecting gifts for the Fraser Coast Murri Christmas event — a special celebration supported through partnerships with local First Nations and non-Indigenous organisations.

The Fraser Coast Murri Christmas, led by Kahwun Wooga together with other community groups, is on 13 December at Brothers Sports Leagues Club Fields, Maryborough. It will feature free rides and a barbecue, arts and crafts, cultural dance, music and ceremony, community stalls and, of course, gifts for local children.

We are proud to support this meaningful community event through our Annual Christmas Gift Appeal, helping to share joy and connection with families across the Fraser Coast.

A big thank you to our generous staff for donating so many wonderful presents. ❤️🎁