Staying in hospital
What you need to know about your upcoming hospital visit, including what to bring, what to tell us and in-hospital services like Wi-Fi and meals.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred update
Where changes have been made to planned care, patients have been notified.
The Virtual Emergency Care Service provides free specialist emergency care services, by telephone or video conferencing.
If you are not sure what health service you need, the Health Direct Symptom checker can help.
Having an operation
How you can prepare for your operation, what to expect and how wait lists work.
Your rights as a patient
How to raise concerns about a patient’s health, share your feedback and learn about the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights.
Making decisions about care
Information about informed consent, what might happen if you have impaired capacity and who can make decisions for you.
Leaving hospital
What happens when you’re ready to go home and when you need care after you leave hospital.
Visiting someone in hospital
How to support your loved one, what you can bring them and information about visiting hours.