Before you arrive
Plan your visit, find out about our different services and what you will need to bring with you.
Are you coming to hospital for a clinic appointment, day procedure or an operation? Do you have a loved one in hospital who you want to visit? Find out more so you can plan your visit.
You can also find information for while you are here and for when you leave.
Find out where we are, your transport and parking options
This information will help you decide the best way for you to get to The Alfred.
Where is The Alfred?
Getting to The Alfred
Parking at The Alfred
Find out about our facilities and what's around us
We have a number of shops and services at The Alfred. For longer stays, your family and friends may want to know what is nearby.
What's in & around The Alfred?
Facilities & services at The Alfred
Get help if you have individual needs
Before you arrive, let us know of any additional support you require.
Access for people with disabilities
How can I get help if I have individual needs?
Do you need an interpreter?
Find out about our services and what to bring with you
This information will help you prepare for hospital
What service am I going to at The Alfred?
What do I need to bring?
Admissions at The Alfred
Elective surgery & pre admission
Your journey through the Emergency Department
What to expect in ICU
Essential information for your visit
- Feedback
- Getting involved in your own care
- How can I get help if I have individual needs?
- What do I need to bring?
- What food is offered and can I bring my own?
- What happens to information about me?
- What support will be available after I leave hospital?
- Where is The Alfred?
- Will I have to pay for any services?
- Your rights & responsibilities
Latest news
Family violence presentations increase
The Alfred’s family violence team has seen a concerning increase in the number of people presenting to the Emergency Department (ED) with injuries and mental health crises related to family violence.
Expanding access to cancer clinical trials
Prostate, melanoma and rare cancer clinical trials will soon be available for patients in Gippsland thanks to a new partnership between Alfred Health and Latrobe Regional Hospital.
Pre-programming the way forward for epilepsy
With the new model of a Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS), our neurology team can pre-program our epilepsy patients treatment months in advance - meaning they can visit the hospital less often.