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LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Action Plan

At the Royal Melbourne Hospital, we're working to make care and employment more inclusive, safe and welcoming for LGBTIQA+ and questioning people.

Our values

At the Royal Melbourne Hospital, we instil our values in everything we do. We put people first, lead with kindness and work together to excel as one RMH.

Finding your way around

Our information desk staff and wayfinding volunteers can direct you to where you need to go when you arrive at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. We also have screens and signs throughout to help you navigate.

Five years on the road: Mobile Stroke Unit treats more than 2,700 patients News article

The first of its kind to hit the road in Australia, Melbourne’s highly successful Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) has treated thousands of patients and changed the outcomes of so many Victorians.

Care for older people

We are committed to providing the best care for our older patients and consumers, whether that's in hospital or at home.

How the RMH navigated an aged care outbreak in the middle of Victoria’s second wave News article

During the COVID-19 second-wave, which faced Melbourne in July 2020, multiple aged care wards at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) faced an outbreak that affected both staff and patients.

Chronic kidney disease education program

People diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are carefully monitored during frequent visits to our specialist clinics and attend the CKD education program to prepare for their future care.

Ritlecitinib in adults with non-segmental vitiligo Research study

This trial is investigating a medication for treating people living with non-segmental vitiligo.

NorthWestern Mental Health ‘HOPE’ services launched News article

As one of the biggest providers of Mental Health services in Victoria, the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s NorthWestern Mental Health (NWMH) is excited to announce the launch of two new Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE) services.

OptiTMS Research study

Optimised Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (OptiTMS) trial for the treatment of depression investigates whether personalised brain stimulation targeting can improve outcomes for people with major depressive disorder.

Neuropsychologist receives Post-Doctoral Fellowship to advance MS research News article

Dr Charles Malpas aims to address the gap in knowledge on the variants of cognitive impairment among Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients with a substantial MS Research Australia grant.

Remibrutinib for chronic spontaneous urticaria Research study

A clinical trial to assess a new drug for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) not controlled with antihistamine medication or omalizumab (Xolair®) in the past.

About clinical trials

A clinical trial is a scientific study of a new medication or device that involves human volunteers. Clinical trials are a test of the effectiveness of the new treatment and how safe it is. Clinical trials are also used to find new uses for existing medicines.

Mental health occupational therapy

Our mental health occupational therapists deliver care that helps people with mental health difficulties to participate in the activities of everyday life.

Problems with drugs and alcohol

People can have problems related to their use of alcohol or drugs. If you or someone you know is affected by alcohol or drugs, support is available.

Parkville precinct staff receive $6m in NHMRC funding News article

Congratulations to the RMH and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre's Professor Karin Thursky and Professor Monica Slavin, who have been awarded National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Grants totalling $6m to advance care and treatment for patients.

Global study could change how children with multiple sclerosis are treated News article

Dr Sifat Sharmin hopes her research will influence how children with MS are treated.

Carly Findlay shares her story this International Day of People with Disability News article

Carly Findlay OAM is a patient at the Royal Melbourne Hospital - she’s been a patient here for around 17 years, and before that, she was a patient at the Royal Children’s Hospital. 

BI 456906 for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis Research study

A study to test whether different doses of BI 456906 are effective in people with a liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis.

Cyril Jewell House East Keilor

We provide a place of community and belonging at our Keilor East residential aged care facility. Cyril Jewell is fully staffed by registered and enrolled nurses.