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Hub helping patients get faster access to endoscopies News article

Five hospitals from the West Metro Health Service Partnership (HSP), including the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), have partnered in an innovative hub to cut wait times for hundreds of patients requiring an endoscopy.

Health service partners

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) works with other healthcare organisations at all levels of the health system to meet the health and wellbeing needs of our growing and diverse community.

Apply for the Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program

We can help you through the application process when you're ready to apply for the Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program.

Supporting those who give the gift of a kidney News article

A new kidney care centre dedicated to living donors will provide better support for people who generously choose to donate a kidney.

New partnership to improve mental health and wellbeing support News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne will lead a collaboration of service providers and institutions focussing on adult and older Australians as part of the State Government’s Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Community Services RMH Service

We provide patients with the extra support that they need after a hospital stay.

Spinal surgery performed using Victorian-first robotic machine News article

A new robotic scanner that significantly improves the accuracy of complex surgeries is being used at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) – the first at a public hospital in Australia.

Palliative care research awarded $100,000 grant News article

New research to enhance the timeliness and responsiveness of care for palliative care patients has been awarded a $100,000 grant by the Avant Foundation.

Quilts to provide comfort and care for our First Nations consumers News article

The RMH had a special unveiling of renowned First Nations artist Aunty Marlene’s Scerri’s quilts at the RMH Waratah for NAIDOC Week.

Celebrating the RMH’s Victorian Honour Roll of Women inductees News article

A/Prof Kudzai Kanhutu and Prof Jane Gunn AO were inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll for Women.

New surgical pathways helping patients return home sooner News article

Patients undergoing planned surgery will be able to return home sooner thanks to the support of our 'hospital in the home' service.

Quality Assurance Projects

Quality assurance (QA) projects are an essential and integral part of improving the quality of healthcare service and delivery. 

The RMH partners with Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations News article

A national diabetes research centre initiative involving the Royal Melbourne Hospital has been funded through a significant Australian Government grant.

Basic physician training

Our Basic Physician Training (BPT) program is highly successful and comprehensive, encompassing a broad range of clinical rotations and a supportive educational culture in the heart of Melbourne’s world-class medical precinct.

Supporting older patients in the RMH Emergency Department News article

Since 2023, the Emergency Department Geriatrician (EDGE) service has supported 1,884 patients with a median age of 85.

The RMH Chief Executive recognised in Top 50 Public Sector Women awards News article

Congratulations to the RMH Chief Executive Professor Shelley Dolan who has been recognised among the IPAA Victoria’s Top 50 Public Sector Women.

New study offers hope for depressed middle-aged Australians News article

Depression can be a debilitating illness that affects individuals of all ages, but especially middle-aged and older Australians who are at increased risk of reduced psychosocial functioning.

Feeling worried or anxious

Feeling worried or anxious can be normal, especially in response to stressful or difficult situations. But feeling too anxious can get in the way of your life.

Community Engagement Strategy

Our Community Engagement Strategy sets out how we will work with patients, consumers and carers to build a strong, inclusive community to deliver fair and equitable health care.