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We want your time with us to be as positive and comfortable as possible. Our vision is to ensure every patient or consumer receives the right treatment at the right time in a safe environment.

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We provide a range of support to assist patients, consumers, families and carers to access services at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Coming to hospital can be a stressful time for many people. Knowing as much as possible about what to expect can make you feel more comfortable.

We work with you and your family or carers to set goals for what you want to achieve from your stay in hospital.

We deliver more than 50 healthcare services in the community and in people's homes, across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

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At the Royal Melbourne Hospital, we offer a range of services and clinics for our patients and consumers. We support people staying in hospital, as well as people coming in for treatment or being treated in the community.

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As a large public hospital and healthcare provider, we work with health professionals statewide to help deliver patient care. Our career and training opportunities for healthcare workers promote professional development and improve patient outcomes.

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There's a range of clinical learning opportunities at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH).

Our GP Liaison team helps GPs and other health professionals to navigate and refer patients to services at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH). We work to improve communication between the hospital and primary care

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The RMH Pathology Handbook is a reference guide to help clinicians select tests and collect the correct specimen.

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Music Therapy

We use evidence-based practice to promote relaxation, reduce stress and relieve discomfort through music.

Key points

Program is centred on original song writing, listening and participating in live music
Music therapy is used for functional recovery in speech and movement

What we do

Our Music Therapy service provides group and individual music therapy sessions for people staying in hospital in the following areas:

The program is centred on original song writing, listening and participating in live music.

Current research includes the positive impact of song writing on cancer patients' mood and quality of life and the impact of singing on stroke patients speech recovery and quality of life.

In Neurology, music therapy is used for functional recovery in speech and movement.

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Read about the latest offerings in music therapy news.

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Interpreters & cultural support

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We provide qualified, professional interpreters to help you communicate with us at any time during your stay and at your clinic appointments.

Find out more about interpreters & cultural support

Last updated 17 January 2023

Head of service

Dr Emma O'Brien

Manager, Music Therapy

Contact us

Music Therapy

Email

rmhlivemusic@mh.org.au

Music Therapy Volunteer Coordinator

Address

The RMH Parkville
Level 3 North
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria

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Last updated 17 January 2023