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We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of a person's ability or device.

ED wait-time dashboard goes live News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital has launched its Emergency Department (ED) wait-time dashboard. The dashboard shows the time non-emergency and less urgent patients may expect to wait between being assessed by the triage nurse and being treated by a doctor.

New era begins for Victoria’s mental health services News article

1 July marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one for Victoria's mental health services, and we're excited to be part of this change.

Learn about

Learn more about heart health with our guides to common heart problems, the tests we use to diagnose heart conditions, types of cardiac procedures and what to expect at each step.

Metabolic Diseases services

Find out more about our Metabolic Diseases Unit

Home dialysis

The Home Dialysis service is based at the RMH Royal Park and supports both peritoneal dialysis and home haemodialysis.

The RMH-led study to look at improving recovery from surgery News article

A group from the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) and the University of Melbourne has received funding to test whether a newer muscle relaxant reversal drug can help reduce the number of post-surgical lung complications.

Orthopaedic Surgery RMH Service

We provide treatment, care and support for general, specialty and complex orthopaedic problems.

Uncharted territory: navigating a level one trauma service during a global pandemic News article

As the health system readjusted to the challenges that COVID-19 posed, the trauma service at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) had to adapt.

Community Services RMH Service

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

Excellence in Nursing Awards to celebrate International Nurses Day News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) held its annual Excellence in Nursing Awards and Scholarships as part of celebrations for 2024 International Nurses Day.

Patients without a Medicare card

Patients who do not have a valid a Medicare card (called Medicare ineligible patients) are generally responsible for all costs associated with their treatment at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Nursing awards to celebrate International Nurses Day News article

The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) held its annual Excellence in Nursing Awards and Scholarships on Friday as part of our celebrations for International Nurses Day.

Neuropsychiatry RMH Service

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

New hair salon space for Boyne Russell House residents News article

Aged care residents at the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Boyne Russell House are feeling relaxed and rejuvenated with the opening of a new hair salon space.

Sending and receiving mail

If you're staying at the Royal Melbourne Hospital for a longer period of time, people can send mail to be delivered directly to your ward. The RMH Parkville hospital has an Australia Post outlet if you wish to send mail or pay bills.

COVID-19 and long COVID RMH Service

While we don't have a specific COVID-19 or long COVID Specialist Clinic (Outpatient service), we do accept long COVID patients to our other clinics based on symptoms and presenting complaints.

Public transport around the RMH Royal Park

The RMH Royal Park is well served by public transport.

Police liaison

The police liaison service at the Royal Melbourne Hospital is the hospital’s primary point of contact for Victoria Police and other law enforcement agencies about police-related matters.

O-Lab interns bring facial prosthetics into the future News article

A team of O-Lab interns at the University of Melbourne has innovated the process for creating prosthetic ears at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), saving prosthetists time, and improving patient experience.