Visitors are permitted at Austin Health sites with some restrictions. Find out more about our visitor restrictions.
Providing feedback
We’re committed to providing our patients with reliable, safe, person centered care.
We welcome and value your compliments, complaints and suggestions. because it helps us know what we are doing well and where we need to improve.
We would like the opportunity to resolve any concerns regarding your experience.
If you are staying in hospital, your first step is to talk with the staff caring for you or ask to speak to the nurse in charge.
There are paper feedback forms located at the main entrances at all our sites. Put your completed form in the feedback box.
You can also provide feedback by writing to or calling our Patient Experience Team on 03 9496 3566. Our contact details are listed below.
If you are providing written feedback please include the following information:
Our Patient Experience Team can also help if you need to:
We will acknowledge your feedback when it is received.
Most concerns can be addressed within a few days. More complex matters may take a number of weeks.
We’ll keep you updated if there may be a delay.
If you’re not happy with our response, you can contact the Health Complaints Commissioner (HCC) for free advice. For more information:
Mental health consumers can contact the Mental Health Complaints Commissioner (MHCC). For more information:
Phone: 03 9496 3566
Email: feedback@austin.org.au
Open hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Patient Experience Team
Austin Health
PO Box 5555
Heidelberg VIC 3084