Patient resources
We produce useful resources to help inform patients and their families about their care and encourage involvement in making decision about treatment.
| Resource title | Size | Resource type |
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| VicRoads - Driving with a disability | Website | |
| Victoria Health Transition Care Program | Website | |
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Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
The peak body for Aboriginal health in Victoria.
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Website | |
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Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS)
Aboriginal health service providing medical care and services.
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Website | |
| Victorian Adult Burns Service | Website | |
| Victorian Ambulance Service | Website | |
| Victorian Department of Health and Human Services Prevention | Website | |
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Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS)
Provides advice to professional staff working in the mental health and disability sector and to consumers and carers.
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Website | |
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Victorian Mental Health Awareness Council
The Victorian non-government organisation for people with lived experience of mental health or emotional issues.
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Website | |
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Victorian Poisons Information Centre
Advice and information for people regarding poisoning
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Website | |
| Victorian Pride Centre | Website | |
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Visit Melbourne (Sports)
A sporting almanac for those visiting Melbourne covering Melbourne Cup horse racing, the Australian Open tennis tournament and of course, Australian Rules Football (the AFL or footy - not to be confused with the rounded version of football)
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Website | |
| VMIAC | Website | |
| Welcome to Better at Home | Booklet, Fact sheet | |
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Welcome to Caulfield Hospital: A guide for patients, families and friends
Practical information for patients and visitors about Caulfield Hospital
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Booklet | |
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Welcome to Caulfield Hospital: A guide for patients, families and friends (Greek)
Practical information for patients and visitors about Caulfield Hospital translated into Greek
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Booklet | |
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Welcome to Caulfield Hospital: A guide for patients, families and friends (Italian)
Practical information for patients and visitors about Caulfield Hospital translated into Italian
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Booklet | |
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Welcome to Caulfield Hospital: A guide for patients, families and friends (Russian)
Practical information for patients and visitors about Caulfield Hospital translated into Russian
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Booklet | |
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Welcome to Sandringham Hospital: A guide for patients, families and friends
Practical information for patients and visitors about Sandringham Hospital
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Booklet | |
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Welcome to Sandringham Hospital: A guide for patients, families and friends (Greek)
Practical information for patients and visitors about Sandringham Hospital translated into Greek
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Booklet | |
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Welcome to The Alfred: A guide for patients, families and friends
Practical information for patients and visitors about The Alfred
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Booklet | |
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Welcome to The Alfred: A guide for patients, families and friends (Italian)
Practical information for patients and visitors about The Alfred translated into Italian
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Booklet | |
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Welcome to The Alfred: A guide for patients, families and friends (Russian)
Practical information for patients and visitors about The Alfred translated into Russian
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Booklet | |
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Welcoming Cities
A national network promoting belonging and participation for our culturally diverse inhabitants
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Website | |
| What does a Neuropsychologist do? | Video | |
| What is a Clinical Psychologist? | Video | |
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What is a clinical trial
Find out what a clinical trial is, how they work, who can participate and more on the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) website.
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Website | |
| What to expect in ICU | Page | |
| World Federation of Haemophilia | Website | |
| World Health Organization - Support for Rehabilitation: Self-Management after COVID-19 Related Illness | Website | |
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Worried about your care? Let Me Know
If you are staying in hospital, the Let Me Know service is your safety net if you are worried about your care.
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Fact sheet | |
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Yarra Trams
Melbourne's tram network operators including route maps, timetables and service information for those making their way around on our version of a "trolley car"
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Website | |
| Yes/No boards | 291 KB | Tool |
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Young Carers Network
The Young Carers Network (YCN) is a nationally coordinated online resource to raise young carer awareness, provide information, and direct young carers to appropriate pathways for support.
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Website | |
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Your guide to heart failure
Information about our programs
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2 MB | Booklet |
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Your guide to heart failure - Patient diary
This diary is for you to help manage your heart failure symptoms and avoid admissions to hospital.
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Booklet, Tool | |
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Your Healthcare at Caulfield
Find out more about staying at Caulfield Hospital, our community services and getting involved in your own care.
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Website | |
| Your journey through Emergency | Page | |
| Your My Aged Care ID information | Fact sheet |