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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be restrictions on the number of visitors that patients can have at some Victorian hospitals. Here are some tips to help you, your family and friends feel connected and informed.

Falls among older people represent a very large public health problem. This booklet has been designed to help prevent falls among hospital patients. It will tell you how, when and why falls occur, and what you, your family members and carers can do to help stop falls from occurring.

01 Jan 2025... The Communication Cards depict a wide range of daily activities and situations and can be used to prompt discussion, assist with directions, clarify a client’s needs and more. The Communication Cards cover themes such as: Food, Drink, Meals, Religion, Spirituality, Medical, Health Specialists, Personal Care, Sleep, TV, Recreation, Feelings, Pain and Mobility Aids.

01 Feb 2023... The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Specialist Clinics provide specialised care for patients requiring eye, ear, nose, and throat (ENT) services in alignment with the Department of Health's Statewide Referral Guidelines. As an outpatient, you will receive comprehensive assessments at our clinics, where we utilise a variety of specialised tests to evaluate your condition. Following the assessment, we will engage in discussions with you regarding your treatment options.

01 Jun 2020... These translations were developed by the Hospitals and Translations Project (2020).Supported by CEH. The messages were identified as common communication points amongst ED waiting room patients and staff in Victorian emergency departments. You may copy and paste the text for use in brochures, posters or other printed resources.

01 Aug 2023... A brochure to help patients prepare for day surgery. Day surgery, also known as same-day surgery, is performed when a patient can be safely discharged from the hospital on the same day they are admitted.

01 Oct 2019... In this translated fact sheet we aim to answer your general questions about day surgery at The Royal Women's Hospital.

13 Jun 2024... Hospital care at home is hospital-level care delivered in the comfort of your own home. Health professionals will visit you regularly – how often will depend on your care needs. For more than 25 years, hospital care at home has been helping people recover better in their own surroundings.  Learn more in this video and find out more about the hospital care at home initiative . An initiative of the West Metro Health Service Partnership.

10 Jul 2023... Advance Care Planning is the process of planning ahead for your future healthcare. It’s about planning the type of health care you would want to receive if you became seriously ill or injured in the future and were unable to participate in the discussion at that time.

Scroll through various audio resources for information on how to go to the hospital, and how to navigate their healthcare system. Also includes some information on the most common eye conditions including  Cataracts Glaucoma Age-related Macular Degeneration Glaucoma Diabetic Retinopathy and more.