Patients from countries with reciprocal rights
The Australian Government has Reciprocal Health Care Agreements with the governments of certain countries. This allows visitors from those countries to receive limited subsidised health services for medically necessary treatments.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-know-up-front/who-pays-for-our-services/patients-from-countries-with-reciprocal-rightsHonours for former RMH staff News article
Six Victorians with ties to the RMH have been named in the Australia Day 2026 Honours.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/honours-for-former-rmh-staffPreparing psychologically for surgery
Watch some key recommendations to help you prepare psychologically for your upcoming surgery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/virtual-surgery-school/preparing-psychologically-for-surgeryAggressive and violent behaviour
We are committed to providing the best possible care to our patients and consumers. To do this, we need to ensure the safety of the people who provide that care.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/what-you-need-to-know-up-front/aggressive-violent-behaviourThe RMH Emergency physician thanks COVID-19 healthcare workers with artwork News article
The RMH Emergency Physician Dr Amaali Lokuge has painted a portrait of fellow Emergency Dr Emma West to honour her colleagues’ hard work and sacrifices during the peak of the COVID-19 second wave in Victoria.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-emergency-physician-thanks-covid-19-healthcare-workers-with-artworkWhistleblowing 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-actWe have free guest wireless internet (Wi-Fi) access for patients and visitors.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/free-wi-fiYour security at the RMH Parkville
While you stay at the RMH Parkville, your security is important to us.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-parkville/visiting-the-rmh-parkville/your-security-at-the-rmh-parkvilleAll clinical and patient areas at the RMH Royal Park are accessible for people with disabilities.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-royal-park/visiting-the-rmh-royal-park/access-to-rmh-royal-parkVictorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and VCCC Alliance
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is a partner in the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC) Alliance, which strives to be one of the best cancer centres in the world.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/community-partnerships/victorian-comprehensive-cancer-centreHistorical publications tell the story of the Royal Melbourne Hospital, our services and our people.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/historical-publicationsLGBTIQA+ Inclusive Practice Action Plan
Our LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Action Plan 2022-25 reflects our commitment to drive continual improvement for our staff, patients and consumers.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/strategies-plans/lgbtiqa-inclusive-practice-action-planAll clinical and patient areas at the RMH Parkville are accessible for people with disabilities.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-parkville/visiting-the-rmh-parkville/access-to-rmh-parkvilleThe You Made a Difference Awards recognise individuals or teams who build our Safety Culture, show commitment to patient care and live our values in their work.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/you-made-a-difference-awardsEvery time a wound is made during a surgical procedure there is a risk of developing an infection.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/performance/our-key-performance-areas/surgical-site-infectionsPolicies guide our decisions and how we operate. We also create a range of documents and reports in the course of running our organisation and carrying out our functions.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/reports-policiesYour security at the RMH Royal Park
While you stay at the RMH Royal Park, your security is important to us.
https://www.thermh.org.au/locations/rmh-royal-park/visiting-the-rmh-royal-park/your-security-at-the-rmh-royal-parkCOVID-19 guidance for clinical trials and research projects
The safety and wellbeing of trial participants, other patients, visitors, researchers and other clinical and support staff is paramount.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/research-governance/covid-19-guidance-for-clinical-trials-research-projectsWeaving together the RMH’s history News article
The history and creators behind the RMH's tapestry 'Research and Respond'.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/weaving-together-rmhs-history-1674080602219Pay phones are located in various areas around the RMH Parkville and the RMH Royal Park.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/phones