Sarah’s good news story News article
It’s the good news story that went viral. Sarah is a 22 year old who lives with an intellectual disability. Unfortunately for Sarah, she became infected with COVID and required hospitalization during the height of the COVID wave.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/sarahs-good-news-storyNeuropsychiatry RMH Service
We diagnose and treat patients with symptoms and illnesses of the mind and brain, including complex neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/mental-health/mental-health-services/neuropsychiatryLandmark trial reduces radiation for breast cancer treatment News article
A landmark breast cancer trial has shown radiation therapy may be safely omitted from treatment for some people.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/landmark-trial-reduces-radiation-for-breast-cancer-treatmentNew guidelines set to change the way type 1 diabetes is diagnosed News article
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnoses could soon be transformed with newly released guidance outlining how to detect and monitor early-stage T1D, before the point of symptom onset.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/new-guidelines-set-to-change-the-way-type-1-diabetes-is-diagnosedNuclear medicine allows us to look at a specific part of the body by giving you a small amount of a dye in your blood, known as a radioactive tracer.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/medical-imaging/learn-about-imaging/nuclear-medicineHaematologist awarded for global effort to eradicate anaemia health burden News article
Haematologist at the RMH and WEHI researcher Professor Sant-Rayn Pasricha has received an Australian Academy of Health and Medical Services (AAHMS) award for his pioneering contributions to preventing and treating anaemia around the world.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/the-rmh-haematologist-awarded-for-leading-global-effort-to-eradicate-anaemia-health-burdenOur supporters Foundation
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation extends our sincere gratitude to all of the individuals, families, community groups, businesses, trusts and foundations who support us to advance health for everyone, every day.
https://www.thermh.org.au/foundation/ways-to-support-us/our-supportersA lifesaving journey from the UK to Australia News article
A young Melbourne man who battled aggressive cancer for over a decade has met the stranger who saved his life … from the other side of the world.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/a-lifesaving-journey-from-the-uk-to-australiaDuring your stay in hospital, you are cared for by a team of health professionals and support staff.
https://www.thermh.org.au/your-care/hospital-care/your-hospital-stay/your-treatment-teamSupporting cast: Family, friends and your treating team News article
We all need someone to lean on, so make the most of your supporting cast. Family, friends, treating team, carers, support groups, consumer and carer organisations can all offer ongoing and invaluable help, focus and direction to aid your recovery.
https://www.thermh.org.au/news/supporting-cast-family-friends-and-your-treating-teamSpineCare 2026 is a professional development and training program that combines virtual and face-to-face training. The course runs over 12 weeks from 11 May 2026.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/training-courses/spinecare/spinecare-2026Respond to key selection criteria
This step of the job application pack explains the crucial role of key selection criteria in showing how your skills and experience match what the employer is looking for.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/current-vacancies/first-nations-careers/job-application-pack/address-the-key-selection-criteriaCommunicating with your healthcare team
Patients undergoing surgery, especially those with planned procedures, have options and strategies they can follow to prepare for their procedure, aiming for the best possible recovery outcomes. Maintaining clear communication with the medical staff caring for you is key to helping your...
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/planned-surgery/virtual-surgery-school/communicating-with-your-healthcare-teamGraduate Mental Health Nurse Program
Our Graduate Mental Health Nurse Program can give you a fantastic start to your nursing career. The program is supportive, flexible and will provide you with a wealth of knowledge, skills and clinical experience.
https://www.thermh.org.au/health-professionals/careers/nursing-at-the-rmh/mental-health-nursing-careers/graduate-mental-health-nurse-program-gmhnpLearn more about the history of the Royal Melbourne Hospital's Royal Park campus.
https://www.thermh.org.au/about/about-the-rmh/our-history-and-archives/history-of-rmh-royal-parkPathology staff advise all critically abnormal results by phone to an authorised person at the patient's location (for inpatients).
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/pathology/pathology-critical-results-notificationWe perform many kidney transplants from living donors. A living donor is someone who elects to donate a kidney to another person, often a relative or close friend. Sometimes the recipient is unknown to the donor – this is known as a non-directed or altruistic donation.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/kidney-care/learn-about/kidney-transplant/living-donorsRheumatology RMH Service
We provide diagnosis, treatment and support for people with autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic conditions such as inflammatory arthritis and systemic autoimmune diseases.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/rheumatologyThe National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (National Statement) offers a structured approach for Human Research Ethics Committees (HREC) to evaluate the appropriateness of waiving consent.
https://www.thermh.org.au/research/office-for-research/ethics/waiver-of-consentDiabetes is the name given to a group of different conditions in which there is too much glucose in the blood.
https://www.thermh.org.au/services/diabetes-endocrinology/learn-about/about-diabetes