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.

Infection control

  • For the safety of our staff ad patients, it is absolutely vital that everyone who visits our hospital works hard to prevent the spread of germs.  The best way to do this is by washing your hands regularly, including before and after preparing or eating food.

    We also ask that you

    • use the hand sanitizer gel provided
    • wear a mask over both your mouth and nose
    • observe physical distancing where possible

    The staff caring for your child can give you more information about infection control procedures, infectious diseases and preventing the spread of germs.

    View the current visitor access requirements, including caps on visitor numbers. 

    Visit this page for more information on COVID-Safe practices at the RCH.

    Infection Control enquiries                                         
    9345 5740