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  1. Hospital in the Home services

    Hospital in the Home (HITH) is an acute care service provided to public hospital patients in their own home (or another suitable environment outside hospital). HITH may be provided by a nurse, doctor or allied health professional.

  2. Hospital staff roles

    In Victoria, hospital staff roles vary by hospital. Becoming familiar with the types of hospital staff roles will help you understand who to turn to when you need help.

  3. Hospital stay – financial support and family accommodation

    All Victorian hospitals have a patient services staff and social workers on staff. They can help you and your family with hospital accommodation and hospital support services.

  4. Hospitals feedback and complaints

    You have rights when seeking medical care, including a right to comment on your care, and to have your concerns addressed.

  5. Hospitals in Victoria

    Victoria’s hospital system consists of both private and public hospitals, offering a range of healthcare services.

  6. Hospitals, clinics and residential options for mental illness

    There are a range of mental health services, some provided by government and some that are run by private or community providers.

  7. Hospitals, surgery and procedures

    A hospital stay can be planned or unexpected. Learn about the hospital journey from admission to discharge.

  8. House dust mite

    Areas around the home that are heavily used, such as beds and upholstered furniture, will have much higher mite populations than the rest of the house.

  9. Housing and accommodation support for people with mental illness

    Like any other chronic condition, mental illness might affect your ability to manage aspects of everyday life such as finding accommodation or housing and maintaining a place to live, but there are services available to help you.

  10. How alcohol affects your body

    Like all drugs, alcohol can damage your body, especially if you drink heavily every day or in binges.