Notice to patients
Critical cladding remediation works will commence at Calvary Mater Newcastle on Monday, 30 March 2026. For further information click here.
We want to assure you that the safety and wellbeing of our patients, their carers, and our staff remains our highest priority.
Comprehensive control measures within our control have been implemented across the hospital to manage and reduce the risk of mould and pest management.
We remain committed to advocating for and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all.
If you have any questions or would like further clarification, please speak with your treating doctor or a member of your care team.
Calvary Mater Newcastle public hospital in Waratah, NSW, is the major cancer care centre for the Hunter New England Local Health District, delivering more than 390,000 occasions of outpatient services and in excess of 17,000 inpatient treatments per year.
Our services include an emergency department open 24 hours seven days a week, an intensive care unit, extensive palliative care services including the Mercy Hospice. Hunter New England Local Health District’s Mental Health facility and Breastscreen NSW are also located on the Mater campus.
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Visiting hours
The standard visiting hours at Calvary Mater Newcastle are from 8am to 8pm, seven days per week.
In the instance of a local COVID-19 outbreak, visiting hours may change in line with NSW Health guidelines to limit the risk of transmission.
While visitors are no longer required to wear masks on-site, those with cold and flu symptoms are encouraged to wear a mask, cover their nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, practice good hand hygiene and avoid visiting while unwell.
This will help us stop the spread of airborne respiratory infections and protect our patients and staff.
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Calvary Mater Newcastle is a public hospital. We offer a high standard of patient care to the communities of Newcastle and the Hunter region, as well as a comprehensive range of health services.
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