In an emergency, call 000

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

Check Before You Go

See current ED activity levels so you know what to expect before you arrive.

VISITING

Visiting Hours

Guidelines and hours for visiting a loved one in our care.

GETTING HERE

Find Us

Bentinck Street, Portland VIC 3305 -
parking and directions.

WHO ARE WE

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.

    • Residential Aged Care

      Residential Aged Care

      Long-term and respite residential care in a warm, home-like environment for older members of our community.

    • Maternity & Family Birth

      Maternity & Family Birth

      Antenatal, birthing and postnatal care with continuity of midwifery support, so you can welcome your baby close to home.

    • Emergency & Urgent Care

      Emergency & Urgent Care

      Our Emergency Department is open 24/7 for urgent and life-threatening conditions, staffed by experienced emergency clinicians.

Why our community chooses PDH

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.

BEYOND OUR WALLS

Other ways to get care and advice

Not every health concern needs a trip to hospital. These trusted services can help, day or night.

Victoria Virtual Emergency Department

Speak with an emergency clinician online, day or night.

Virtual Women's Health Clinic

Online access to women's health specialists.

Nurse-on-Call

1300 60 60 24 - free health advice from a registered nurse.

Pregnancy, Birth & Baby

1800 88 24 36 — advice for parents and parents-to-be.

Better Health Channel

Trusted, Victorian Government health information.

Health Direct

24/7 health advice and service information.

LATEST NEWS

What's happening at PDH

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CAREERS AT PDH

Build a meaningful career in Portland

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.

GET IN TOUCH

Find us, visit us, or reach out

Our Location

Bentinck Street
Portland VIC 3305

Call Us

(03) 5521 0333
Main reception, 24 hours

Feedback & Enquiries

We welcome your feedback on the
care you receive.