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NorthWestern Mental Health ‘HOPE’ services launched News article

As one of the biggest providers of Mental Health services in Victoria, the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s NorthWestern Mental Health (NWMH) is excited to announce the launch of two new Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE) services.

Neuropsychologist receives Post-Doctoral Fellowship to advance MS research News article

Dr Charles Malpas aims to address the gap in knowledge on the variants of cognitive impairment among Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients with a substantial MS Research Australia grant.

About clinical trials

A clinical trial is a scientific study of a new medication or device that involves human volunteers. Clinical trials are a test of the effectiveness of the new treatment and how safe it is. Clinical trials are also used to find new uses for existing medicines.

Mental health occupational therapy

Our mental health occupational therapists deliver care that helps people with mental health difficulties to participate in the activities of everyday life.

Problems with drugs and alcohol

People can have problems related to their use of alcohol or drugs. If you or someone you know is affected by alcohol or drugs, support is available.

Remibrutinib for chronic spontaneous urticaria Research study

A clinical trial to assess a new drug for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) not controlled with antihistamine medication or omalizumab (Xolair®) in the past.

Parkville Precinct staff receive $6m in NHMRC funding News article

Congratulations to the RMH and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre's Professor Karin Thursky and Professor Monica Slavin, who have been awarded National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Grants totalling $6m to advance care and treatment for patients.

Global study could change how children with multiple sclerosis are treated News article

Dr Sifat Sharmin hopes her research will influence how children with MS are treated.

Parking near the RMH Parkville

Limited parking is available in the RMH Parkville car park. The car park is open 7 days a week, 6am to 9pm. If you are a regular visitor, a reduced parking rate is available.

Carly Findlay shares her story this International Day of People with Disability News article

Carly Findlay OAM is a patient at the Royal Melbourne Hospital - she’s been a patient here for around 17 years, and before that, she was a patient at the Royal Children’s Hospital. 

BI 456906 for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis Research study

A study to test whether different doses of BI 456906 are effective in people with a liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis.

Cyril Jewell House East Keilor

We provide a place of community and belonging at our Keilor East residential aged care facility. Cyril Jewell is fully staffed by registered and enrolled nurses.

Rapid drug test to provide patients with better care News article

Teams at two of Melbourne’s leading research and medical institutes are developing high-tech solutions to rapidly test for drugs and better treat patients presenting to hospital.

Health Hub leading to improved patient health outcomes News article

A survey conducted earlier this year of Parkville precinct patients and carers found technology has improved their overall health.

Registered Nurse Transition to Mental Health Nurse Program

We offer a transition program for experienced registered nurses to take the next step in their career and train as specialised mental health nurses.

Getting paid for having a lived experience News article

Living with or having lived through mental illness gives you unique insight that can help others going through it. This lived experience is highly desirable in consumer and carer roles, including peer support.

Researchers discover genes behind antibiotic resistance in deadly superbug infections News article

Australian researchers have uncovered new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus, revealing what makes the bacterium so dangerous when it enters the blood.

Researchers awarded multi-million dollar grant to advance care for brain cancer survivors News article

The Australian Government has awarded $2.6 million to researchers at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne for a project using the latest information technology to improve the lives of people who have survived brain cancer.

Public patients with a Medicare card

As a public health service, the Royal Melbourne Hospital provides free care and hospital services to public patients who are enrolled in Medicare.

‘Waking Up’: The Royal Melbourne Hospital nurse-led research project News article

A new research project is underway in the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s (RMH) Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and ward 6SE (cardiothoracic) to investigate the ways in which cardiac surgery patients wake up from their anaesthetics in ICU.