What we do

Supported by South Gippsland Palliative, South Gippsland Hospital’s acute ward provides care to patients with life limiting conditions.

Palliative Care provides ongoing care for a person living with a progressive life-threatening illness, as well as their family and friends. It incorporates physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual and social care, whilst being mindful of the cultural, social and financial influences on each individual.

Aim of palliative care:

• To empower and support the patient and family by providing relevant information and by involving them in all decision making in regard to care. This includes the site of care, whether it be at home, in an acute hospital or in residential aged care.
• To improve the quality of life of the patient by ensuring that they maintain their dignity and autonomy.
• To relieve pain and symptoms by accurate assessment and management by a team of health professionals.
• To assist patients and families to come to terms with the illness by supporting them to express their feelings, grieve their losses and address their concerns.
• To not hasten death nor prolong life inappropriately.

How you access

Admission to South Gippsland Hospital is arranged by your GP, the GP on call at SGH or via inter-hospital transfer from another healthcare facility.

Who can use our service?

Any patient assessed by an admitting doctor as requiring inpatient care on our acute ward that can be provided within the capability of SGH.

Are there any fees

SGH is a public hospital so there are no out-of-pocket expenses if you have a Medicare card.

Private patients may choose to use their private health insurance with no out-of-pocket expense.

Download the Private Health Insurance form 197 (PDF, opens new tab)

What to bring

Medicare card, a list of your currently prescribed medications, the medications you usually take and any personal items you might require during your stay.

Who do I contact?

South Gippsland Hospital on telephone 03 5683 9777

South Gippsland Palliative Care on telephone 03 5667 5661