Visiting us
Visiting times
- 10am to 7pm
- patients encouraged to rest between 1pm and 3pm
- Whilst children are allowed to visit it is strongly discouraged where alternatives are possible.
Violence and aggression will not be tolerated. Please be kind to those who are caring for your loved ones – we are all in this together.
Parking, public transport and bike racks
Osborne Park Hospital is only 10 km from Perth CBD and is easily accessible from the Mitchell Freeway via the Karrinyup Road exit.
Parking
Parking at Osborne Park Hospital is free with bays available at a range of locations around the site. See the Osborne Park Hospital Site Map (PDF) for car parks.
Public Transport
Public transport is a cost effective and efficient way to travel.
The Transperth ‘Journey Planner’ is easy to use and gives you a list of “personalised” public transport options that also includes walking distances. To use the planner visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au (external site) or call the Transperth Infoline on 13 62 13 for more assistance in planning your journey.
The 427 bus service travels from Warwick and Stirling Bus Stations and stops closest to the hospital in Osborne Place. Bus routes 423, 425 and 435 travel through the suburbs of Sorrento, Duncraig, Marmion, Warwick, North Beach, Trigg, Karrinyup and Stirling (see timetable Northern 62 for exact routes and times).
These services connect with trains at both Warwick and Stirling Stations and offer a service that stops along Karrinyup Road, a short walk to the hospital.
Bike Racks
Bike racks are located at B Block, H Block and F Block.
Hospital amenities and facilities
Café and Shop
A kiosk and a café is available.
Laundry
The hospital does not have laundry facilities available on-site. Please ensure you make alternative arrangements for washing your clothes.
Valuables
The hospital does not have the facilities to safeguard money or valuables. PLEASE DO NOT BRING large amounts of money or valuables. The hospital is not liable and does not accept responsibility for any loss of valuables during your stay with us.
No smoking
Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside or outside the hospital. Staff can provide patients with advice to assist with quitting, as well as nicotine replacement therapy to manage cravings during the hospital stay. Do not hesitate to ask staff for more information.
Information about medical and general services available to patients admitted to Osborne Park Hospital is contained in our Patient Information Guide which is distributed to all patients for their reference during their stay.
Chaperone / Observers at your clinic appointment
Protecting the privacy and dignity of our patients is a key part of NMHS core values. All patients will be offered the presence of a chaperone for examinations that are intimate in nature. Please let us know your preferences, as someone’s understanding and expectations of intimate examinations can vary according to their background and beliefs.
There is no emergency department at Osborne Park Hospital and patients are generally accepted into our care via an appointment, by referral from a clinician or directly from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital our partner hospital.
Metropolitan emergency departments
In an emergency situation, present to your nearest emergency department.
- Fiona Stanley Hospital (external site)
- Armadale Health Service (external site)
- Rockingham General Hospital (external site)
- Joondalup Health Campus (external site)
- St John of God Midland Public Hospital (external site)
- King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women (external site)
- Peel Health Campus (external site)
- Perth Children's Hospital (external site)
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (external site)
- St John of God Murdoch (external site)
Not all urgencies are emergencies
There are a number of things you can do if you have an urgent medical condition:
- contact a GP Urgent Care clinic (external site)
- contact Healthdirect Australia (external site) on 1800 022 222
- contact your own GP
- contact the national After Hours GP Helpline on 1800 022 222
- for dental emergencies, please visit the Dental Health Services (external site)
Osborne Park Hospital is proud to be a smoke-free site. Thank you for not smoking or vaping in any buildings or on our grounds. During your hospital stay you can access free nicotine replacement therapy (PDF) to reduce your cravings and be smoke-free.
Please note that some of our wards have a ‘no flowers’ policy. Please check with the individual ward before bringing flowers.