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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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
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
Welcome to The Alfred: A guide for patients, families and friends (Russian)
Practical information for patients and visitors about The Alfred translated into Russian
Booklet
Welcoming Cities
A national network promoting belonging and participation for our culturally diverse inhabitants
Website
What does a Neuropsychologist do? Video
What is a Clinical Psychologist? Video
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.
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
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.
Fact sheet
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"
Website
Yes/No boards 291 KB Tool
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.
Website
Your guide to heart failure
Information about our programs
2 MB Booklet
Your guide to heart failure - Patient diary
This diary is for you to help manage your heart failure symptoms and avoid admissions to hospital.
Booklet, Tool
Your Healthcare at Caulfield
Find out more about staying at Caulfield Hospital, our community services and getting involved in your own care.
Website
Your journey through Emergency Page