We produce useful resources to help inform patients and their families about their care and encourage involvement in making decision about treatment. 

Our patient information resources are about conditions, treatments and services provided by our hospitals. These resources are written by our health professionals and are reviewed regularly to make sure all the information is up-to-date. You will also find resources from external health organisations. 

Remember that written information should only be used in conjunction with advice from the health professional who is looking after you. If you would like to comment on any of these resources, or if you would like to request a copy in a different format, contact our Patient Information team.

Resource Title Type
CarerHelp

CarerHelp provides resources to help people caring for someone at the end of their life.

Website
1800RESPECT

1800RESPECT is the national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service

Website
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients

Our Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers (AHLOs) support Aboriginal patients, families, community members and our staff.

Page
Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer (AHLO) Program

Find out more about the AHLOs and the supports available for Aboriginal patients.

Brochure
Access Conversation Starter Cards (DOC) (docx 45 KB) Tool
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) community rehabilitation NDIS planning brochure

This information includes eligibility and planning processes required to use the ABI community rehabilitation service under the NDIS.

Brochure, Flyer
Activity Conversation Starter Cards (DOC) (docx 1 MB) Tool
Adult Community Program Handbook

A guide for adult community program clients at St Kilda Road Clinic and Waiora Clinic.

Brochure
Advance Care Planning - Advance Care Directive for adults (pdf 641 KB) Form
Advance Care Planning - Checklist of steps for appointing your Medical Treatment Decision Maker (pdf 128 KB) Fact sheet
Advance Care Planning - Instructions for completing Advance Care Directive (pdf 192 KB) Brochure, Fact sheet
Advance Care Planning - Medical Treatment Decision Maker form (pdf 628 KB) Form
Advance Care Planning Australia

A resource for people which outlines ACP, FAQs, training, news & events, reports, projects and publications

Website
Advance Care Planning Brochure Fact sheet
Advance Care Planning Brochure (Greek) Brochure
Advance Care Planning Brochure (Russian) Brochure
Advance Care Planning Information Sheet

Information for patients about the advance care plan.

Fact sheet
Aged Care Assessment Service Page
Aged Care Diversity Framework Booklet, Website
Aged Care guide

A website which provides information about aged care products, services and residential facilities

Website
Agreement for Home Therapy - Better at Home (pdf 56 KB) Form
Airbnb

Searchable, filterable private accommodation rentals from bedrooms in host houses to whole of home deluxe houses, apartments and unique places to stay for the short to long term

Website
Alfred Health - Advance Care Planning Getting Started

This information and worksheet will provide a basic overview of Advance Care Planning (ACP).You can write down your thoughts here and follow the links to download further information and Advance Care Planning documents.

Booklet
Alfred Health - AFB Culture Urine / Sputum

Instructions for patients completing this pathology test.

Fact sheet
Alfred Health - After your nerve block

Information for patients that had a nerve block for pain relief after their operation

Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Antibiotic allergies and side effects

Information for patients explaining the difference between an antibiotic allergy and an antibiotic side effect

Fact sheet, Flyer
Alfred Health - At the hospital: A book for children

This book explains the mental health inpatient unit to children

Booklet
Alfred Health - Better at Home Brochure

Information for patients, families and friends about the Better at Home service

Brochure
Alfred Health - CAR-T Cell Therapy

Information for patients, families and friends about CAR-T cell therapy

Booklet
Alfred Health - Care during chemotherapy treatment

There are some precautions that you will need to consider during and after chemotherapy treatment. The following guide provides useful information and online resources to help you at home.

Booklet
Alfred Health - Care in the last days of life

Find out more about the dying process and how we will care for your family member/friend.

Booklet
Alfred Health - Care of Your Urinary Catheter While You Are in Hospital, Patient Information For Men Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Care of Your Urinary Catheter While You Are in Hospital, Patient Information For Wom Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Chickenpox (Varicella) / Disseminated Shingles Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Clean hands ‘Its OK to ask!’ Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Clostridium Difficile Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Community Rehab Program: Psychosocial Team

Find out about the Pyschosocial Team at our Community Rehab Program and how you can make a referral

Booklet
Alfred Health - Conjunctivitis Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Discharge with Ureteric Stent

Discharge instructions for Alfred Health patients with a Ureteric Stent.

Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Do you need to find a Private Physiotherapist?

Information for patients who need private physiotherapy

Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Faecal Fat Collection Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Faecal Occult Blood Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Faeces Culture Fact sheet
Alfred Health - Falls Clinic Brochure

Find out how the Falls Clinic can help you to be steadier on your feet and lower your risk of falling.

Brochure
Alfred Health - Falls Clinic Brochure (Greek)

Find out how the Falls Clinic can help you to be steadier on your feet and lower your risk of falling.

Brochure
Alfred Health - Falls Clinic Brochure (Russian)

Find out how the Falls Clinic can help you to be steadier on your feet and lower your risk of falling.

Brochure
Alfred Health - Falls Prevention Brochure
Alfred Health - Falls Prevention (Greek) Brochure
Alfred Health - Falls Prevention (Italian) Brochure
Alfred Health - Falls Prevention (Mandarin) Brochure