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Mum thanks hospital collaboration after surviving cancer and a heart attack News article

Lara Scott is thanking the healthcare teams, and her children, who saved her life.

Kidney transplant program

In Australia, kidney transplants were pioneered by the Royal Melbourne Hospital in the 1960s. Today, we continue our groundbreaking work.

Our research

The RMH Kidney Care service is strongly committed to improvement through research and innovation. We have shown that ongoing research and quality initiatives lead to tangible improvements in clinical outcomes.

James Beaney: an eccentric surgeon from our past

James Beaney was a surgeon at the Melbourne Hospital from 1860 to 1891. His every step invited controversy and divided public opinion.

Our archives

The Archives of the Royal Melbourne Hospital document the traditions and history of the oldest public hospital in Victoria.

Proud partner of The Brain Cancer Centre News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) is a proud research partner of The Brain Cancer Centre, a new research Centre established to bring together Australia’s best medical research minds to end brain cancer as a terminal illness.

‘Beyond thankful’ for care after contracting COVID-19 News article

There was nothing ordinary about the way Cheryl Poon showed her gratitude for the care she received after being hospitalised at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) with COVID-19 earlier this year.

Donated artwork brightens up the RMH Emergency Department News article

Mauricio Munoz first became known to the Royal Melbourne Hospital Emergency Department (ED) in 2013 after he was thrown off his bicycle after being hit by a truck.

The RMH neurologist receives $2 million to advance MND research and care News article

The RMH neurologist and The Florey Institute researcher Dr Thanuja Dharmadasa has received funding for three grants in a record investment from FightMND.

Couple both diagnosed with leukaemia marry in special ceremony News article

Leukaemia patients Pat and Trish married last week.

Artist’s paintings bringing calmness to the ICU News article

A Melbourne artist hopes her works bring a sense of calmness and tranquility to those who find themselves in the ICU waiting room of the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Ocean Grove gallery has health in its sights News article

A new exhibition series at The Hive gallery in Ocean Grove will raise vital funds to support ophthalmology at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

First 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.

18 months, three generations and one amazing journey News article

Last week during DonateLife Week, the RMH played host to a very special live kidney donation story.

About ICU

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides specialised critical care to patients who are acutely unwell or seriously injured. 

John Perrett Kidney Centre

The John Perrett Kidney Centre, located on level 7 of the RMH Elizabeth St, is home to dialysis facilities and a living donor education and assessment clinic for those who are considering donating a kidney.

Why Natasha is going Dry in July for the RMH News article

Natasha received the shock of a lifetime when what she thought was long-COVID was diagnosed as leukaemia. Now she is showing her support for the RMH as its Dry July Ambassador for 2022.

Organ and Tissue Donation RMH Service

One organ and tissue donor can transform the lives of 10 or more people.

History of the RMH Parkville

Learn more about the history of the Royal Melbourne Hospital at its inner city Melbourne and Grattan Street sites.

New study paves the way for more effective COVID-19 research and treatment News article

A Melbourne-led study, involving researchers from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), suggests that a primary tissue culture model is more effective at recreating the human experience of COVID-19, leading to more accurate treatments for the condition.