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Getting to the RMH Royal Park

Find out more about parking and public transport options near the RMH Royal Park.

Your security at the RMH Parkville

While you stay at the RMH Parkville, your security is important to us.

Where do I go at the RMH Parkville

When you arrive, if you are unsure where to go, ask one of our friendly volunteers just inside the main entrance of the hospital. Volunteers help people find their way around the hospital on week days.

What’s around the RMH Parkville

If you are coming to the hospital or visiting a friend, have spare time and need something to do, there's a range of things to see near the RMH Parkville.

The Transit Lounge

The Transit Lounge welcomes patients waiting for discharge from hospital, a day procedure or their specialist clinic appointment.

Sending and receiving mail at the RMH Parkville

If you're staying at the RMH Parkville for a longer period of time, people can send mail to you.

Newspapers and magazines at the RMH Parkville

You can purchase newspapers and magazines from the retail shop.

Leaving the RMH Parkville

Getting you home as smoothly as possible is our priority.

Free Wi-Fi

We have free guest wireless internet (Wi-Fi) access for patients and visitors.

Food, drink and shops at the RMH Parkville

We have a variety of places in and around the hospital to buy foods, snacks and drinks, as well as services such as Australia Post.

Flowers at the RMH Parkville

Flowers and potted plants are a wonderful gift for patients and can certainly brighten up their bedside area and help their emotional wellbeing.

Access to the RMH Parkville

All clinical and patient areas at the RMH Parkville are accessible for people with disabilities.

Visiting the RMH Parkville

Find out about our amenities at the RMH Parkville to plan your visit.

Getting to the RMH Parkville

Find out more about parking and public transport options near the hospital.

Preventing infection

Don't bring germs in - don't take germs home.

Preventing pressure injuries

Pressure injuries (bed sores) are areas of damage to the skin or underlying tissue, caused by lying in one place for too long or your skin rubbing against another surface.

Preventing blood clots

If you are in hospital for a longer stay, your risk of getting a blood clot in your leg or your lung is much higher than usual.

Preventing falls

Falls in hospital can occur due to the unfamiliar environment, when you are feeling unwell and when you are taking certain medications.

The RMH Infectious Diseases Physician receives $3.9 million MRFF grant News article

Congratulations to the RMH and The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity Infectious Diseases Physician Professor Steven Tong, who has been awarded $3.9 million in the latest round of Australian Government Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Grants.

Patient whiteboards

Patient bedside whiteboards are located near each bed. They are used by patients, families and our staff to ask and share information during a patient's hospital stay.