Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights 

On 22 July 2008, Australian Health Ministers endorsed the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights and recommended its use nationwide. The aim of the Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights was to develop a national charter of healthcare rights for all Australians receiving or seeking health care in all healthcare settings throughout Australia.

In addition to English, this site offers translated publications and audio presentations for non-English speaking and vision impaired people.

For more information about the Australian Charter of Healthcare, click here.

Victorian Government Patient Charter

The Public Hospital Patient Charter (the Charter) is a set of principles that outlines the rights and responsibilities of patients in the public hospital system. It aims to support a partnership between patients and their health care providers by providing a clear statement of expectations that is understood by both patients and providers

In addition to English, this site offers translated publications for non-English speaking people.

For further information on your rights and responsibilities in public hospitals, click here.

Patient information

The following brochures may help before, during and after your hospital stay:

Before you leave home 

At the hospital

Going home

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