⚠ Microsoft outage

Due to a global Microsoft outage, our email services are not working. If you're experiencing an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). If you need to make urgent contact with the RCH, the hospital phone number is (03) 9345 5522.

Victorian Government caretaker period

As the Victorian State election will be held on Saturday 28 November 2026, the Victorian Government will assume a Caretaker role from 6pm on 3 November 2026. During the caretaker period, content will only be added to this website in accordance with the Caretaker Conventions. See Guidelines for Caretaker Conventions.

Referrals to the Department of Adolescent Medicine

  • Referrals to Department of Adolescent Medicine services is via the RCH Specialist Clinics referral system.

    Please see the RCH Specialist Clinics referral form here

    Referrals are to be faxed to Specialist Clinics on 9345 5034.

    The exception is the Young People’s Health Service which is ‘drop in’ via Frontyard Youth Services (Melbourne City Mission) 19 King Street City.