Patient resources

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

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The Salvation Army - Homelessness Support Services
Find out about the support services offered by The Salvation Army in Victoria.
Website
The SPEAK Project Co-design Report (DOC) - Accessible 2 MB Booklet
The SPEAK Project Co-design Report (PDF) 1 MB Booklet
The SPEAK Project Co-design Report Easy Read (DOC) - Accessible 2 MB Booklet
The SPEAK Project Co-design Report Easy Read (PDF) 675 KB Booklet
The SPEAK Project Co-design Summary (DOC) - Accessible 914 KB Booklet
The Transplantation Society of Australia and New Zealand
TSANZ aims to promote research, best clinical practice and advocacy to improve outcomes and increase access to organ transplantation in Australia and New Zealand.
Website
The Women’s Gynaecology Service
The Royal Women's Hospital general gynaecology service
Website
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Safety information for consumers and health professionals of therapeutic goods
Website
Thorne Harbour Health - HIV Transmission
Website for the VAC - detailing information about HIV transmission
Website
Thorne Harbour Health (THH) Website
Thrombosis & Haemostasis Society of Australia & New Zealand
Society that supports research into thrombosis and haemostasis
Website
Thrombosis Patient Information Leaflets
A series of resources has been developed by the THANZ Education Committee. Each leaflet provides patient information about a specific condition.
Website
Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery ? Frequently Asked Questions 33 KB Fact sheet
Toilet map
Information on over 16,000 publicly available toilets across Australia, including accessibility, opening hours and facilities, such as showers & baby change
Website
Top tips for safe health care
This booklet is designed to help patients, their families, carers and other support people get the most out of their health care.
Booklet
Trauma Victoria
Major Trauma Guidelines and Education
Website
Travel Assessment Form 139 KB Form
TrialHub’s impact brochure 1 MB Brochure
Tube feeding at home
A feeding guide for nasogastric, nasojejunal, gastrostomy, jejunostomy and trans-gastric jejunostomy tubes
733 KB Booklet
Type 2 Diabetes Service brochure - CCHS Brochure
Understanding fees for home care Website
United States Guidelines: Updated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Management Guideline for Adults Website
Uniting
Community-based mental health support services located in Prahran.
Website
Uniting
Find out about services offered for those experiencing poverty and homelessness
Website
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy for epilepsy Website
Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Clinical Care Standard: Quick Facts for Consumers
Find out about venous thromboembolism (VTE) and the care you should expect to receive as part of the Clinical Care Standard
Fact sheet
VicRoads
Victoria's government agency for motor vehicle registration and driver licence applications and renewals
Website
VicRoads - Driving with a disability Website
Victoria Health Transition Care Program Website
Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
The peak body for Aboriginal health in Victoria.
Website
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS)
Aboriginal health service providing medical care and services.
Website
Victorian Ambulance Service Website
Victorian Department of Health and Human Services Prevention Website
Victorian Dual Disability Service (VDDS)
Provides advice to professional staff working in the mental health and disability sector and to consumers and carers.
Website
Victorian Mental Health Awareness Council
The Victorian non-government organisation for people with lived experience of mental health or emotional issues.
Website
Victorian Poisons Information Centre
Advice and information for people regarding poisoning
Website
Victorian Pride Centre Website
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)
Website
Visitor Booking Guide
Follow these easy steps to book a visit to an Alfred Health facility
Fact sheet
VMIAC Website
Welcome to Better at Home Booklet, Fact sheet
Welcome to Caulfield Hospital: A guide for patients, families and friends
Practical information for patients and visitors about Caulfield Hospital
Booklet
Welcome to Caulfield Hospital: A guide for patients, families and friends (Greek)
Practical information for patients and visitors about Caulfield Hospital translated into Greek
Booklet
Welcome to Caulfield Hospital: A guide for patients, families and friends (Italian)
Practical information for patients and visitors about Caulfield Hospital translated into Italian
Booklet
Welcome to Caulfield Hospital: A guide for patients, families and friends (Russian)
Practical information for patients and visitors about Caulfield Hospital translated into Russian
Booklet
Welcome to Sandringham Hospital: A guide for patients, families and friends
Practical information for patients and visitors about Sandringham Hospital
Booklet
Welcome to Sandringham Hospital: A guide for patients, families and friends (Greek)
Practical information for patients and visitors about Sandringham Hospital translated into Greek
Booklet
Welcome to The Alfred: A guide for patients, families and friends
Practical information for patients and visitors about The Alfred
Booklet
Welcome to The Alfred: A guide for patients, families and friends (Italian)
Practical information for patients and visitors about The Alfred translated into Italian
Booklet