Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people support

We have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Liaison Officers who can provide cultural support and advice to Indigenous patients, their families and carers.

Find out what Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people support is available

Visiting someone in hospital

Visitors are an important part of the recovery process and are welcome. Visitors can help people recover faster, and also help reduce their anxiety and stress.

Visiting hours may vary for each hospital and different wards.

Find out more about visiting someone in hospital.

Health costs, insurance and financial support

Find out what costs are covered when you go to hospital, options for patients with private health insurance and the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme.

Raise concerns about a patient's health (Ryan's Rule)

Ryan's Rule is a 3 step process to support patients of any age, their families and carers, to raise concerns if a patient’s health condition is getting worse or not improving as well as expected.

Read more about the Ryan’s Rule process .

Last updated: July 2023