Welcome to Victoria's Metropolitan Health Strategy Web Site

A responsible approach to health care

The Metropolitan Health Strategy (MHS) was released in October 2003 and provides a framework for service and capital planning across Melbourne.  The MHS is a responsive and responsible approach to the complex issues impacting on your health system.

The strategy builds on the many strengths of the past, securing a future in which health services will continue to respond to the advances in health care and deliver the best possible care.

This website provides an overview of the strategy and includes an introduction for both health service providers and the general community.

You can also download all major documents including the main strategy paper, summary booklet and nine other related documents covering specialist areas like paediatrics, cancer, services for older people and mental health.