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Volunteering

Volunteers are a highly valued part of the Royal Melbourne Hospital team. They play an important role in improving the experiences of patients, consumers, carers, visitors and staff members.

Our university partners

The Royal Melbourne Hospital shapes the healthcare and research leaders of the future in collaboration with our teaching and training partners, including the University of Melbourne.

World-first clinical trial treating type 1 diabetes now underway News article

Lucy Lee is the first person to take part in the BANDIT clinical trial, which began at the Royal Melbourne Hospital this month.

The RMH celebrates 175 years with unveiling of historical time capsule News article

Victoria’s first public hospital, the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has celebrated its 175th anniversary by unveiling its historical time capsule.

The RMH Chief Executive tours Parkville Station alongside Government and precinct partners News article

The RMH’s Chief Executive Prof Shelley Dolan, joined the Premier, Minister for Health, and Minister for Public Transport to tour the new Parkville Station and celebrate the early opening of the Parkville Station pedestrian underpass.

Small brain device proves big game changer for severely paralysed patients News article

A tiny device the size of a small paperclip has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to text, email and even shop online in the first human trial.

Donanemab in early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease Research study

A study to determine the safety and efficacy of a drug called donanemab in treating or delaying the progression of Alzheimer’s dementia.

First Nations Health Unit RMH Service

Our First Nations Health Unit and liaison officers are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations patients and consumers through advocacy, education and support.

Melbourne Brain Centre at the RMH turns 10 News article

The Melbourne Brain Centre at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) has just celebrated its 10th birthday.

International recruitment and sponsorship opportunities

Are you an internationally qualified nurse currently residing outside of Australia or qualify to be sponsored? Find out more about our nursing opportunities.

Weaving together the RMH’s history News article

The history and creators behind the RMH's tapestry 'Research and Respond'.

Neuropsychiatry RMH Service

We diagnose and treat patients with symptoms and illnesses of the mind and brain, including complex neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.

Our partners

We work with a range of external services and partner organisations to ensure we meet the needs of people who access our mental health and wellbeing services.

Lancet study debunks one of the greatest mental health myths News article

Research published in the June Lancet Psychiatry 2017 journal showed that physical assaults in a UK psychiatric hospital reduced by 39% when a smoke-free policy was introduced and supported with proper clinical treatment of nicotine withdrawal.

Angiogram

When your doctor wants you to have an angiogram, you come to Radiology for a procedure to enable us to see specific blood vessels and arteries inside your body.

Ketamine Treatment RMH Service

We provide a 3-week course of low-dose intravenous ketamine treatment for eligible consumers with difficult-to-treat depression.

World’s first study confirms acute stroke treatment is influenced by ethnicity and race News article

An international, randomised controlled ischaemic stroke trial, DIRECT-SAFE suggests acute stroke treatment should be adapted based on ethnicity and race. 

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation RMH Service

We provide care, treatment and support for critically ill patients when conventional heart and lung support provided in ICU has failed.

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.

The RMH anaesthetics registrar wins Heart Foundation 2023 Vanguard Grant News article

Congratulations to the RMH Anaesthetics Registrar and University of Melbourne Honorary Senior Research Fellow Dr Luke Perry, who, with research colleagues, received a 2023 Vanguard Grant from the National Heart Foundation.