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- Hospitals, surgery and procedures
A hospital stay can be planned or unexpected. Learn about the hospital journey from admission to discharge.
- Home-based and virtual hospital care
You may be able to receive hospital care in the comfort of home, making your treatment easier and helping you to recover faster.
- Hospital costs and payments
Treatment as a public patient in Victorian public hospitals is free to all Australian citizens and most permanent residents of Australia.
- Older people in hospital - Preventing falls
Older people have a higher risk of falls and injuries from falls, and this especially true during a hospital stay.
- Preparing a child for hospital
Going to hospital can be frightening for a child. Preparing a child for hospital with the right level of information at the right time will help ease their anxiety.
- Decision-making in hospital
This checklist provides a list of things to think about regarding health decisions in hospital.
- Maintaining and tracking healthcare
Maintaining and tracking healthcare
- Surgery - recovery and rehabilitation
Major surgery can require some time to recover from. After your discharge from hospital, you may need intensive physical rehabilitation, or to simply take it easy for a few days. Make sure you get the required care after your hospital discharge.
- Cultural and linguistic diversity and hospital
People from all backgrounds can benefit from language and cultural support in Victoria’s health system.
- Preparing for surgery
Preparing for surgery is important. Maximising your recovery will depend on how you prepare for surgery.