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Transition care

Providing care and restorative services to older people.

Meals

When you are in hospital, every day you or your carers can choose what you will eat from an electronic menu.

Dentures, glasses and aids

If you're coming into hospital for a procedure or an overnight stay (or longer), don't forget to bring your dentures, glasses, hearing or walking aids.

Residential care

Do you need longer term care at home or in a residential care facility?

Staff benefits

We have a range of initiatives to support employees in their work, as well as to recognise the achievements and contributions of individuals and teams.

Environmental, Social and Governance Report

The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report is our commitment to driving sustainable social change across the organisation.

Don’t bring valuables

We are committed to caring for you, and we do not have the facilities to be responsible for your valuables.

New investment takes Hepatitis B research one step closer to finding a cure News article

A team of scientists have been awarded $1.7 million over the next five years, to advance world-first research into a cure for hepatitis B virus infection thanks to a grant from the mRNA Victoria Activation Program.

Mobile Stroke Unit

The Mobile Stroke Unit provides rapid diagnosis and treatment for patients suffering a stroke.

Asylum seekers and refugees

Asylum seekers and refugees are provided with free medical care (including diagnostic services) in Victorian hospitals.

Patients from countries with reciprocal rights

The Australian Government has Reciprocal Health Care Agreements with the governments of certain countries. This allows visitors from those countries to receive limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatments.

Public transport around the RMH Parkville

The RMH Parkville is easily accessible by train, bus, tram or taxi. There are multiple transport options for you to get to or from the hospital.

TAC and WorkCover patients

If you are involved in a transport or workplace accident or injury, you need to make sure that your claim is lodged with the TAC or WorkCover so you receive the support you need to cover the cost of your treatment at the hospital.

Patients without a Medicare card

Patients who do not have a valid a Medicare card (called Medicare ineligible patients) are generally responsible for all costs associated with their treatment at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Private patients

Patients with private health insurance have the choice to be treated as either a public patient (if they have a Medicare card) or private patient. Private patients have their treatment costs (excluding discharge medication) covered by their health fund.

Paying for our services

The Royal Melbourne Hospital is part of Australia's public health care system and offers hospital care to any Australian resident under Medicare arrangements.

Public transport around the RMH Royal Park

The RMH Royal Park is well served by public transport.

The RMH Scrub Sessions

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is proud to present "Scrub Sessions" to support our staff, patients and the community through these difficult times.

Volunteer to play music in the hospital

Music Therapy welcomes volunteers who wish to come in and play music in general areas of the hospital.

Privacy and disclaimer

In accordance with Victorian legislation and Government policy, the Royal Melbourne Hospital protects the privacy of personal and health information it holds. This Privacy Statement explains how your personal information (being information capable of identifying you as an individual) will be...