
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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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 | |
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 | |
Victorian Poisons Information Centre
Advice and information for people regarding poisoning
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Booklet | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 |
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 | |
Your guide to heart failure
Information about our programs
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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.
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Booklet, Tool | |
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 |