What to bring

What to bring to St Vincent's Hospital Sydney 

Please bring a small carry-on sized bag containing:

  • All current medications, in their original pharmacy package.
  • Important documents, including your Medicare card and any relevant scans or X-rays. If applicable, your health benefit card, pensioner health card, or health fund membership card.
  • Personal items, such as toiletries a toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving items (if used), deodorant, sanitary products. Sleepwear and comfortable clothing, including items that suit your personal comfort (e.g., a soft, wire-free or supportive bra if you typically wear one).
  • Safe secure footwear such as joggers or sandals with straps. Please avoid loose slip-on shoes (e.g. thongs/flip-flops), as these can increase your risk of falls.
  • Personal aids including, glasses and any other personal aids such as hearing aids, walking aids, dentures, medical equipment such as your CPAP machine.
  • Essential valuables only, such as your phone, charger, reading materials and a small amount of cash (up to $50). An ATM is available, and most shops and cafés accept card payments.

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney does not take responsibility for personal belongings.