St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital

What St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital does

St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital is a not-for-profit private acute care hospital in Toowoomba, Queensland, established in 1966. It is the only stand-alone not-for-profit private hospital in Toowoomba and the only private health facility on the Darling Downs, serving patients across Toowoomba and surrounding regional and rural communities. The hospital operates a multi-specialty platform spanning cardiology, orthopaedics, cancer care, mental health, rehabilitation, intensive care, and urology, anchored by an 8-bed ICU, a 6-bed Coronary Monitoring Unit, and a 25-patient day oncology unit. It was the first regional hospital in Australia to undertake robotic-assisted surgery, operating MAKO SmartRobotics and Globus ExcelsiusGPS platforms alongside a Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator housed in partnership with ICON Cancer Care.

The hospital's technology stack combines advanced medical hardware (robotic-assisted surgery, cardiac catheterisation lab and hybrid suite, IVUS and OCT imaging, rotational atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy) with electronic medical records and quality/risk management systems. It maintains a 24/7 Emergency Heart Centre delivering the only STEMI (heart attack) service in the Darling Downs region, supported by direct Queensland Ambulance Service pre-hospital activation. Robotic-assisted orthopaedics is backed by Surgical Review Corporation Centre of Excellence accreditation (2024); the hospital also holds ACHS accreditation and NSQHS Standards alignment.

Revenue is generated primarily through patient services billed to private health funds and Medicare, supplemented by community donations and a public-private partnership with Queensland Health that covers STEMI care for public patients. The hospital receives no recurrent government funding and operates as a registered charitable institution (ABN 95 820 855 300). Go-to-market relies on specialist doctor referrals, GP referrals, self-presentation for cardiac emergencies, and an eAdmissions portal for elective admissions, with no disclosed consumer pricing.

Name

St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital

Legal name

St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital

Website

https://sath.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital is a not-for-profit private acute care hospital in Toowoomba, Queensland, serving the Darling Downs region. It operates multi-specialty services including cardiology, robotic orthopaedics, cancer care, mental health, and rehabilitation, and runs the only 24/7 STEMI cardiac emergency service in the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG), Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAA)

Keywords

• Private hospital services
• Cardiac emergency care
• Robotic-assisted surgery
• Cancer care treatment
• Regional healthcare provider

Headquarters

HQ city

Toowoomba

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Services Revenue (Medicare & Health Insurance): The hospital generates primary revenue from patient services billed to Medicare (for public patients via partnership) and private health funds. As a private hospital, services are covered by patients' private health insurance or self-funded, with the hospital recovering costs through health fund agreements and Medicare benefits.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a registered not-for-profit charitable institution (ABN 95 820 855 300), St Andrew's receives donations from the community. Donations can be directed to general or specific purposes and are tax-deductible for donors. All donations over $2 are receipted and tax-deductible. The hospital receives no recurrent government funding.
3. Public Patient Partnership (Queensland Health): Through a public-private partnership, public patients can access the hospital's 24/7 STEMI cardiac emergency service free of charge, with costs covered by Queensland Health. This expands the hospital's patient base while fulfilling community service obligations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital is a not-for-profit private hospital operating the only 24/7 STEMI cardiac emergency service in the Darling Downs, complemented by robotic-assisted surgery (MAKO and Globus ExcelsiusGPS), an integrated cancer care centre with radiation oncology, mental health programs, orthopaedic, urology, rehabilitation, and intensive care services. The hospital serves patients covered by private health insurance, Medicare-funded public patients via a public-private partnership with Queensland Health, and self-funded patients across Toowoomba and surrounding regional and rural communities.

Product overview

St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital is a faith-based not-for-profit private hospital offering comprehensive healthcare services across multiple specialties. The hospital operates a multi-service platform including emergency cardiac care (24/7 STEMI service), robotic-assisted surgery (MAKO and Globus ExcelsiusGPS), cardiology with cardiac catheterisation facilities, cancer care through the John Stedman Cancer Care & Infusion Centre with radiation oncology, mental health inpatient and day programs, rehabilitation services, intensive care, and urology. The hospital partners with external providers including ICON Cancer Care, Queensland X-Ray, Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology, and Slade Pharmacy for specialised services. Patient-facing tools include an eAdmissions portal and MyProcedure perioperative assessment service. The hospital holds Centre of Excellence accreditation in orthopaedics and urology from the Surgical Review Corporation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Cardiac Emergency Services Emergency cardiac care including the only 24/7 STEMI (heart attack) service in the Darling Downs region, providing emergency angiography, stenting, pacemaker implants, and thrombolysis for patients experiencing cardiac emergencies.
• Cardiology Services Comprehensive cardiac care including cardiac catheterisation laboratory, electrophysiology studies, ablation, advanced coronary imaging (IVUS/OCT), heart valve surgery, ICD implantation, and cardiac rehabilitation for patients with cardiovascular conditions.
• Robotic-Assisted Surgery (MAKO and Globus ExcelsiusGPS) Robotic-assisted surgical technology for hip, knee, and shoulder replacements using the MAKO SmartRobotics system, along with the Globus ExcelsiusGPS robotic platform for minimally invasive spine surgery, providing precision bone preparation and implant placement.
• John Stedman Cancer Care & Infusion Centre Comprehensive cancer care including the John Stedman Day Oncology Unit with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies, plus radiation oncology through ICON Cancer Care using a Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator delivering highly precise radiotherapy. The centre treats up to 25 patients simultaneously.
• Mental Health Services Inpatient and day programs for depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, addiction, and eating disorders, featuring neurostimulation therapies including ECT and rTMS, and psychological therapies.
• Rehabilitation Wellness Clinic Inpatient and day rehabilitation programs covering orthopaedic, neurological, cardiac, cancer care, and reconditioning, delivered by multidisciplinary teams including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation physicians.
• Intensive Care Unit 8-bed ICU providing management of intubated and ventilated patients, haemodialysis, and high dependency/cardiac monitoring, alongside a 6-bed Coronary Care Unit, staffed by intensive care specialists and specially trained nursing and support staff with 24-hour medical cover.
• Urology Services Diagnosis and treatment of kidney, bladder, urinary tract, and male reproductive health conditions including kidney stones, urinary problems, bladder conditions, prostate conditions, and urological cancers.
• MyProcedure Perioperative Service Perioperative medicine service helping patients prepare for surgery and linking them with specialists during recovery, providing gold-standard preoperative assessment and care for surgical candidates.
• St Andrew's Health Hub Nurse-led clinic offering specialised care including Stoma Clinic, Urinary Health Care Clinic, Women's Health Clinic, and Wound Clinic for complex wound management.
• eAdmissions Portal Online admission system allowing patients to complete pre-admission processes electronically before their hospital visit, streamlining the intake process for elective admissions.

Quantifiable outcome

• The John Stedman Day Oncology Unit treats up to 25 patients simultaneously in a purpose-built facility.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICON Cancer Care / ICON ToowoombacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007ICON Cancer Centre Toowoomba has provided radiation therapy technology and techniques since 2007, operating an on-site radiation oncology bunker at the St Andrew's Cancer Care Centre. The partnership features a Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator delivering highly precise radiotherapy in a fully digital environment. ICON also offers day oncology and haematology consulting, with patients seen by one doctor throughout their treatment. The partnership enables comprehensive, coordinated cancer care within the hospital campus.
• Hope HorizonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHope Horizons is a charity partner providing complementary wellness therapies to cancer patients at St Andrew's. Services include oncology massage, music and art therapy, support groups, community engagement programs, and participation in the Look Good Feel Better initiative. The partnership provides holistic support integrated into the hospital's Cancer Care Centre, addressing the emotional and physical wellbeing of patients throughout their treatment journey.
• University of Queensland Rural Clinical SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital is a teaching hospital of the University of Queensland through the Rural Clinical School based in Toowoomba. Medical students and junior doctors train at the hospital, contributing to workforce development and ensuring future healthcare professionals are equipped for regional practice. The hospital also provides clinical education for nursing students.
• University of Southern QueenslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hospital provides student nurse training in partnership with the University of Southern Queensland, supporting the education and development of future nursing professionals in the region.
• Southern Queensland Institute of TAFEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hospital provides student nurse training in partnership with Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE, supporting vocational education and training for healthcare workers in the Darling Downs region.
• Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueensland Ambulance Service maintains close collaboration with St Andrew's Emergency Heart Centre for pre-hospital activation of cardiac emergencies. QAS paramedics can transport patients directly to St Andrew's, bypassing other facilities, enabling rapid triage and treatment for STEMI patients. This partnership is integral to the hospital's ability to deliver the only 24/7 STEMI service in the Darling Downs region.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cabrini Health: Faith-based not-for-profit private hospital operator in Victoria offering multi-specialty acute care. Comparable to St Andrew's as a values-led, faith-based private hospital with advanced technology and specialty services.
• Mater Health Services: Queensland-based Catholic faith-based not-for-profit private hospital network offering multi-specialty care. Comparable to St Andrew's as a faith-based private operator with strong community ties, multiple specialty services, and teaching hospital affiliations.
• St John of God Health Care: Catholic faith-based not-for-profit private hospital operator in Australia with multiple regional hospitals. Closely comparable to St Andrew's as a values-driven, faith-based private hospital group offering multi-specialty services in regional catchments.
• UnitingCare Queensland (The Wesley Hospital): Faith-based not-for-profit private hospital operator in Queensland including The Wesley Hospital in Brisbane. Directly comparable as a Queensland-based private acute hospital with strong cardiac, oncology, and specialty services, though metropolitan-focused.

Broad incumbents

• Healthscope: Major Australian private hospital operator with a network of facilities including regional hospitals. Comparable in offering multi-specialty private acute care to insured patients, but operates as a broad incumbent for-profit chain rather than a single-site regional not-for-profit.
• Ramsay Health Care: Australia's largest private hospital operator with hospitals across the country including in regional areas. Comparable as a multi-specialty private hospital operator serving insured patients, though Ramsay is a broad incumbent with metropolitan and international scale versus SATH's single regional not-for-profit focus.
• Epworth HealthCare: Major Victorian private acute hospital group with multiple specialty services including cardiac and oncology. Comparable as a large multi-site private acute hospital operator, though metropolitan-focused versus SATH's regional positioning.
• Greenslopes Private Hospital (Ramsay): Large metropolitan private teaching hospital in Brisbane operated by Ramsay Health Care with comprehensive specialty services. Comparable as a private multi-specialty hospital competing for complex cases from the Darling Downs region that might otherwise stay local at SATH.

Others

• ICON Cancer Care: Australia's largest private cancer care provider operating radiation oncology and medical oncology services. Comparable as the on-site radiation oncology partner at St Andrew's Cancer Care Centre, with shared Varian TrueBeam infrastructure and patient flows.

Regional players

• Darling Downs Health (Toowoomba Hospital): Public health service operating Toowoomba Hospital and other facilities in the same Darling Downs region as St Andrew's. Comparable as the principal regional public hospital alternative in the same catchment, with shared specialist workforce and overlapping service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/standrewstoowoombahospital

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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