faqs

Accommodation consists of:

• Single rooms with ensuites
• Shared rooms

Your accommodation will be determined by availability of rooms. If sharing, you will share a room with a person of the same gender. DVA patients will be admitted to shared rooms under our agreement with the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

This depends on your individual cover with your health insurance provider. The admissions and assessment co-ordinator will arrange a fund check with your health insurer, to obtain information of any potential out of pocket expenses to be paid by you.

As a general rule we don't recommend that patients drive themselves to hospital for treatment or while undergoing treatment. Please arrange a family member or friend to bring you to hospital. Note that we also have limited on-site parking available. 

For further information about driving while undergoing treatment, speak to your treating doctor.

Yes. General, non urgent admissions are arranged during the hospital's business hours which are Monday to Friday, 8 am-5.30 pm, however patients can be admitted out of hours by arrangement.

This hospital does not have an Emergency Department.

Yes. A referral is required from your treating general practitioner or specialist.

A letter of referral from your doctor will be required. The admissions & assessment co-ordinator will conduct an over-the-phone assessment and obtain your health fund details.

Your length of stay is determined by your individual need and as recommended by your treating Doctor.

Yes. You can bring these things with you, particularly if they will help you feel more comfortable.

Yes. However, please note that all valuables are brought in at your own risk. Electrical appliances must be checked by the hospital maintenance department before being used. Appliance compliance checks only occur between Monday and Friday.

Yes. However, it's important to turn your mobile off while participating in the group activities. 

If you are admitted as an inpatients, you will also need to turn your mobile phones off from 8 pm to avoid disturbing other patients. You'll also be provided with your own bedside phone.

At Brunswick Private Hospital local calls are free. Patients can purchase phone cards to make mobile, long distance (STD) and international (ISD) calls.

These cards can be purchased from reception between 8 am and 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Yes. Our catering staff will organise a menu for your family member if they'd like to join you. 

Visitor meal vouchers can be purchased at front reception. Please give as much notice as possible so our catering department can ensure you receive your choice of meal.

Yes. Visiting hours are 12md-8 pm daily.

You'll need to bring:

• Letter of referral
• All medications you are currently prescribed and any repeat scripts
• Medicare and/or private health insurance cards
• Casual comfortable day clothes
• Comfortable footwear
• Clothing and footwear suitable for exercise and walks
• Nightwear (for inpatients)
• Personal toiletries

The admissions and assessment co-ordinator will advise you of any other requirements