Accommodation for people supporting hospital patients in Melbourne.

An inner city, fully subsidised 'home away from home' for those caring for hospital patients. Vizard House is located close to many of Melbourne's major hospitals, including: St Vincent's, Epworth Freemasons, Epworth Richmond, The Alfred, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Royal Women's Hospital, The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and the Eye and Ear Hospital.

  • Private Bedrooms

    Private Bedrooms

    Both individual rooms and family rooms are available to account for differing needs and preferences of visitors.

  • Large modern kitchen

    Kitchen

    Fully Equipped Kitchen, recently renovated to allow more people to use the space at once.

  • Lounge area with large bay window

    Common spaces

    Freely available to all guests. Often, different groups of guests will strike up a friendship with one another during their stays at Vizard House.

  • BBQ area with large table

    Outdoors

    Outdoor pergola and barbecue area perfect for enjoying the beautiful Melbourne weather and escaping the hustle and bustle of the nearby CBD.

  • "Vizard House is so special as it gives you a safe haven in the city and the company of others who are going through similar experiences. It just feels like home when you stay here and makes a difficult time easier to bear. Thank you so much for this wonderful place."

    – Wendy

  • "Monica, her team, and other guests made our fifty odd days visiting our son in hospital as nice as it could possibly be. The care and consideration from all of the guests with loved ones in hospital is truly heart warming. Every morning and evening, the kitchen table discussions gave everyone a break from their own situation and problems, we all took a genuine interest in each other’s loved ones. I could not recommend Vizard house enough, nor thank everyone involved more gratefully."

    Ted Edwards

  • "Wow, what an amazing caring and comfortable environment. I'm forever grateful to the marvelous Monica and Vizard House, who accommodated my stay, when I had to fly to Melbourne from New Zealand, to be with my critically ill father. Thank you so much. This amazing charitable foundation is an asset to the Victorian community."

    Maxine Nielsen

  • "Beautiful heritage building! Home away from home! Extremely helpful manager! No problem with extended stay ! Cosy and warm, central. Just a few simple house policies to be mindful of. Within walking distance to cbd, heaps of public transport."

    Tracey Cantwell

 FAQs

  • Reservations for Vizard House are available by referral from the doctors, social workers or welfare workers at the hospital the patient is attending. Please telephone (03) 9419 8628 for further information.

    Residents and potential guests are encouraged to discuss arrangements and any concerns with the resident manager, who can help with access to support services, as well as practical advice on matters such as transport, shopping and negotiating the Melbourne environment.

  • Accommodation at Vizard House is only available for friends or family supporting patients in Melbourne hospitals, and not for patients themselves. In addition, guests must be in personal circumstances which make it impractical for them to use commercial accommodation for the duration of their stay. The social workers at the hospital the patient is attending will be able to provide more information about your eligibility.

  • The cost to stay at Vizard House will depend on a variety of factors, including your place of residence, but nightly costs for a single guest are generally equivalent to the VPTAS (the Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme) rebate. This results in a fully reimbursed stay for eligible guests. Modest extra fees will apply for additional guests.

    Payment for accommodation will need to be made on the day of your stay, either in cash, by credit card or EFTPOS. A refundable deposit will be charged for your room and house key.

  • Our rates are linked to the VPTAS rebate. If you stay with us, and are eligible for this rebate, we can help apply for this rebate on your behalf, which will entirely reimburse the cost of your stay with us.

    You can find the claim forms and guidelines here for Victoria and NSW.

  • Many guests will be entitled to a rebate for the costs of their stay through VPTAS or its equivalent in your home state, but this will depend on your personal circumstances. Information about your eligibility for the rebate will be available from the social work department of the hospital being attended by the patient you are supporting.

  • Unfortunately, we do not provide off-street parking, so we would not recommend driving to Vizard House. We are, however, located walking distance from most major hospitals, and the CBD, and have an abundance of nearby public transport options.

  • Car: We do not provide off-street parking, so would not recommend driving. Given the proximity of Vizard House to most hospitals and amenities, often walking or public transport is a better option in this part of the city for those who are able.

    Train: We are a 5 minute walk from Jolimont Station on the Hurstbridge and Mernda lines.

    Tram: Stop 11 (Jolimont Station/MCG) is a 5 minute walk away. The 48 and 75 trams pass through this stop. These trams provide easy access to both the CBD, and Epworth Hospital Richmond.

  • Royal Melbourne Hospital: 4.5Km

    Peter McCallum Centre: 3.7Km

    St Vincents Hospital: 1.9Km

    Epworth Richmond: 1.3Km

    Eye and Ear Hospital: 1.6Km

    The Alfred Hospital: 4.7Km

    St Vincent’s Private (Victoria Pde): 1.8Km

    St Vincent’s Private (Grey St): 0.5Km

  • Yes, Monica is on-site 24/7 for security & emergencies.

    • A $50 cash bond for your room/house key must be paid at check-in (returned upon departure when keys are handed back)

    • This is a no alchohol/no smoking house

    • Please allocate approximately 5-10 minutes at check-in for a guided tour so that you can inspect & understand the communal areas

    • Guests are welcome to bring  personal food & beverages to prepare meals

    • We kindly ask all meals are consumed in the communal kitchen/dining room

    • Children must be supervised at all times

    • House Manager must be made aware if unregistered guests are visiting Vizard House

Stay with us

Reservations for guests are only available through doctors, welfare, or social workers at the hospital the patient is attending. We can assist with this process if you contact our house manager Monica Dixon.