Portland District Health brings emergency, hospital, aged care and community health services together in one place - so you and your family can get the right care, close to home.Care for every stage of life, close to home.
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
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See current ED activity levels so you know what to expect before you arrive.
One health service, working as one team around you
Portland District Health is the public health service for Portland and the surrounding district, providing acute hospital care, primary and community health, and residential aged care under one roof. Because our teams work together, your care can move seamlessly from emergency treatment, to hospital recovery, to ongoing support at home or in residential care - without you having to navigate it alone.
We are proudly governed by our local community, accredited against national safety and quality standards, and committed to making healthcare in southwest Victoria more accessible for everyone.
OUR SERVICES
Care across every stage of your journey
From urgent care to bringing new life into the world, to supporting our elders.
Explore the services available to you and your family.
It's our people, and the way we work together, that make the difference in your care.
Care close to home
Access acute, primary and aged care services without leaving the district.
Truly integrated care
Our teams work as one across emergency, hospital, community and aged care.
Community governed
Guided by a local Board of Directors accountable to our community.
Nationally accredited
Assessed against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
Telehealth options
Virtual appointments and specialist consults where distance is a barrier.
Compassionate teams
Dedicated nurses, clinicians and support staff who know our community.
MATERNITY & FAMILY BIRTH
A warm start, close to home
Our maternity team supports you through pregnancy, birth and the early weeks with your baby, so you don't need to travel away from family and familiar support to give birth close to home.
Continuity of midwifery care throughout your pregnancy
Comfortable birthing suites supporting your birth preferences
Postnatal and early parenting support before you head home
We support new graduates, students and clinicians at every career stage with structured training, our Graduate Nurse Program, student placements and hands-on work experience, all while enjoying life in a beautiful coastal community.