History, Mission & Values
Our History
1921 marked the beginning of Calvary Mater Newcastle and the provision of health care by the Sisters of Mercy, (Singleton) for the people of Newcastle and surrounding areas.
The hospital first operated from a single building known as Enmore Hall situated on the Mater’s current site. As services developed, new buildings have been added. Many of these received generous support from the Hunter community. The most recent additions, the Mercy Hospice, Villa Units and Mater Institute have all received funds through locally conducted Telethons.
On November 9 2006, after 85 years, The Sisters of Mercy (Singleton) handed on to The Sisters of the Little Company their mission of high quality health care and compassion for the sick of Newcastle and the Hunter New England.
An official 'Ceremony of Welcome' was held at Corpus Christi Church, Waratah to mark the occassion.
Little Company of Mary Health Care - Mission Statement & Values
Our Mission identifies why we exist
We bring the healing ministry of Jesus to those who are sick, dying, and in need through “being for others”
In the Spirit of Mary standing by her Son on Calvary;
Through the provision of quality, responsive and compassionate health and aged care services; Based on Gospel values and in celebration of the rich heritage and story of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary.
Our Values are visible in how we act and treat others
As stewards of the rich heritage of care and compassion of the Little Company of Mary, we are guided by our values:
· hospitality demonstrates our response to the desire to be welcomed, to feel wanted and to belong. It is our responsibility to extend this to all who come into contact with our services by promoting connectedness and listening and responding openly.
· healing demonstrates our desire to respond to the whole person by caring for their spiritual, psychological and physical well being. It is our responsibility to value and consider the whole person and to promote healing through reconnecting, reconciling and building relationships.
· stewardship recognises that as individuals and as a community all we have has been given to us as a gift. It is our responsibility to manage these precious resources effectively for the future. We are responsible for: striving for excellence, developing personal talents, material possessions, our environment, and handing on the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary.
· respect recognises the value and dignity of every person who is associated with our services. It is our responsibility to care for all with whom we come into contact with justice and compassion no matter what the circumstances, and we are prepared to stand up for what we believe and challenge behaviour which is contrary to our values.