Need somewhere to relax, make a cup of tea, feed your baby, catch up on emails, seek information or find activities for the kids? The Hub is a home away from home for families and visitors to the hospital, providing a supportive, non-clinical space with friendly and extremely knowledgeable volunteers and staff on hand to assist with any queries or to provide practical support and assistance.

Where is it?

Head to The Family Hub on the ground floor of the North building, behind Dr Brew Café.

When is it open?

Our current opening hours are 10am–4pm Monday to Friday (not open Public Holidays and weekends).

What will I find there?

Kitchen Facilities

• free tea, coffee, Milo and cordial
• breakfast cereal
• bottle warmer     
• microwave
• sandwich maker
• tables to share a family meal

Personal Care

• toilets and showers (hairdryer available)
• change rooms and baby change tables
• quiet room with fold-out sofa bed (linen provided)
• emergency supplies of toiletries and clothing
• sewing kit, washing powder, iron and ironing board

Business Centre

• computers with free internet access
• email
• fax and scanning facilities
• printer (charges apply)
• recharge your mobile devices (must be left onsite)

Entertainment

• free Hoyts Beanbag Cinema
• games and activities for young children

Luggage Storage

• lockers to store handbags and small personal items
• secure storage for suitcases and larger items