The RMH announces five new 2025 Research Hall of Fame inductees News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is proud to announce the latest inductees into the RMH Research Hall of Fame, our highest honour recognising outstanding careers and groundbreaking contributions to medical research.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-announces-five-new-2025-research-hall-of-fame-inducteesThe RMH launches new portal to support carers in Mental Health Services News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Services has launched a new portal for carers to support them through their loved ones’ care journey with the organisation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-launches-new-portal-to-support-carers-in-mental-health-servicesThe RMH Research Conference 2025 Event
The conference provides an important opportunity for everyone – from leading research experts to emerging clinician-researchers – to come together in one place. It’s a chance to connect, share ideas, and take part in meaningful discussions about how we can continue to advance healthcare and...
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/events/the-rmh-research-conference-2025Whistleblowing under the Aged Care Act
The Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) introduces a whistleblower protection framework that encourages anyone to report suspected wrongdoing, misconduct or breaches of the law in aged care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/reports-policies/whistleblowing-under-the-aged-care-actThe RMH and Austin Health join forces to launch Victoria’s Virtual Hospital Pilot program News article
The RMH and Austin Health will co-lead Victoria's Virtual Hospital Pilot program, which was announced by the Premier and Minister for Health.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-and-austin-health-join-forces-to-launch-victorias-virtual-hospital-pilot-programDonate monthly Foundation
Fuel the future of patient-centred care. Your monthly donation ensures that world-class healthcare is accessible to everyone in our community.
https://www.thermh.org.au/foundation/ways-to-support-us/donate-monthly-3Donate monthly Foundation
Fuel the future of patient-centred care. Your monthly donation ensures that world-class healthcare is accessible to everyone in our community.
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Fuel the future of patient-centred care. Your monthly donation ensures that world-class healthcare is accessible to everyone in our community.
https://www.thermh.org.au/foundation/ways-to-support-us/donate-monthly-1Parkville Precinct transitions to HealthLink for secure communication with GPs News article
The Royal Melbourne Hospital and Parkville Precinct has transitioned to using HealthLink for the secure electronic delivery of discharge summaries and clinical correspondence to general practitioners (GPs) and specialist providers.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/parkville-precinct-transitions-to-healthlink-for-secure-communication-with-gpsA new research study aims to uncover the risk indicators for thunderstorm asthma News article
A digital diary may be the answer to uncovering the risk of experiencing thunderstorm asthma.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/a-new-research-studyFirst patients recruited as Snow Centre for Immune Health research clinics tackle immune disease head-on News article
The first patients have been recruited into a landmark study at the newly launched Snow Centre Research Clinics.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/first-patients-recruited-as-snow-centre-for-immune-health-research-clinics-tackle-immune-disease-head-onSection 5: Head Start pilot pre-review service
Complete section 5 only if you intend to submit to Head Start, a pilot pre-review service (optional)
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/submit-an-ethics-application-for-review/section-5-head-start-pre-review-processMental health families, carers, supporters and kin
Supporting someone with mental health challenges can be overwhelming. By working together with the treating team and the person you support, you can play a valuable role in their recovery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/learn-about/mental-health-families-carers-supporters-and-kinWorld-first clinical trial reveals unprecedented insights into brain cancer treatment News article
Brain cancer researchers from the RMH and WEHI have led a world-first clinical trial.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/world-first-clinical-trial-reveals-unprecedented-insights-into-brain-cancer-treatmentA clinical trial for an experimental treatment of recurrent genital herpes Research study
The trial aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an experimental drug for the treatment of recurrent genital herpes caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2)
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/clinical-trials-research-studies/a-clinical-trial-for-an-experimental-treatment-of-recurrent-genital-herpesA message to former RMH staff News article
Recent reports are circulating in the media regarding a junior doctor allegedly involved in highly inappropriate behaviour at Austin Hospital. The RMH is aware that the individual named in this matter was employed by our organisation between February 2024 and February 2025.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/a-message-to-former-rmh-staffThe Royal Melbourne Hospital is committed to providing and actively promoting a safe environment for children, young people and families.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/reports-policies/child-safetyMore protein, no progress - RMH study looks at caring for critically ill patients News article
A new study led by researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne, has found that increasing protein delivery via feeding tubes in critically ill patients does not improve recovery outcomes or earlier discharges.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/more-protein-no-progress-rmh-study-looks-at-caring-for-critically-ill-patientsVictorian Virtual Specialist Consults
Victorian Virtual Specialist Consults (VVSC) is an alternative to specialist clinic referrals. This statewide service offers timely specialist expertise for complex patients in the community.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/for-gps/referrals/victorian-virtual-specialist-consultsNew predictive models aim to reduce overcrowding in the ED News article
Predictive technology is being tested to see whether it could one day help reduce overcrowding and improve patient flow in hospital emergency departments.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-predictive-models-aim-to-reduce-overcrowding-in-the-ed