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Victoria's Public Hospital System

This section of the website provides access to online health information relating to Victoria's hospital system. It is provided principally for the benefit of those working in, or affiliated with, the industry.

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2012-13 Statements of Priorities

Statements of Priorities (SoPs) are the key accountability agreements between Health Services and the Minister for Health.

Read more at 2012-13 Statements of Priorities

Emergency Care in Victoria

Timely and appropriate emergency department (ED) treatment is an important government service provided for all Victorians. Patient demand for ED care is increasing as a result of an ageing population, a rise in the number of people with chronic disabilities and new technologies that enable treatment for previously untreatable diseases and conditions.

Read more at Emergency Care in Victoria

Hospital Circular 23/2012
Australian Government 2012-13 Aged Care Approvals Round - Victorian Public Sector Endorsement Process

Hospital Circular 18/2012
To advise hospitals of reimbursement changes to the Highly Specialised Drugs Program, effective 1 August 2012

Hospital Circular 13/2012
Public Hospital Charges - Changes

Hospital Circular 11/2012
Funding of the Proposed New Nurses' and Midwives' Enterprise Agreement

Hospital Circular 31/2011
Clinical Support Time for Specialists - Further Once-off Funding

  Guidelines for Victorian Public Health Services on Community Detention
This document provides information for Victorian Public Health Services on the Commonwealth's Community Detention Program, and how to obtain full cost recovery when treating clients in the Community Detention Program.

Hospital Circular 09/2011
Highly Specialised Drugs Program

Victorian Health Priorities Framework 2012-2022
The Framework articulates the long-term planning and development priorities for Victoria’s health services throughout the next decade. Includes the Metropolitan Health Plan and Rural and Regional Health Plan

Hospital Circular 10/2011
2011 Seasonal influenza vaccine for eligible patients

Hospital Circular 8/2011
Public Hospital Charges - Changes

Hospital Circular 7/2011
Public Hospital Charges - Changes