The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) began in 1848 in Melbourne as Victoria’s first public hospital. Today, we are one of the largest healthcare providers in Australia.
Summary
We are:
- One of the largest health services in Australia
- A leading teaching hospital and large employer of over 12,000 staff
- A member of the Parkville Local Health Service Network
- One of two level 1 adult major trauma centres in the state
- A major contributor to research and innovation as a member of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct
- A designated statewide provider for trauma, neuropsychiatry, infectious diseases (including tuberculosis), and specialty stroke, cardiology and dermatology services
- A centre of excellence in multiple areas, including diabetes and eating disorders
More about us
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.
Find out moreAs a public health service, our care is for everyone. We strive to create safe and supportive environments for all, respecting the rights, dignity and value of people of all ages, background and identities.
Find out moreLearn more about the origins of the Royal Melbourne Hospital and how it has evolved over more than 175 years.
Find out moreWe do things 'the Melbourne Way'. We put people first, we lead with kindness, and we achieve excellence together. We are the Royal Melbourne Hospital.