Visiting hours
We welcome family, friends and carers during visiting hours.
- General ward: 10 am to 8 pm
- ICU: 11 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 8 pm
- Maternity ward: 2 pm to 8 pm
Some patients may have restrictions on visiting hours and the number of visitors they can see. This is for their health and wellbeing, please speak to one of our nursing caregivers if you have any queries.
Getting here and parking
St John of God Warrnambool is located at 101 Drummond Street, North Ballarat.
The Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS)
If you live in rural Victoria, you may be eligible for financial assistance with travel and accommodation costs incurred when travelling more than 100 kilometres one way for specialist medical treatment.
You can find out more information about your eligibility, and how to claim, by visiting the Department of Health website.
Patient and family support
Our professional pastoral services caregivers are an integral part of our multidisciplinary health care team and are available to all our patients and their family members.
Our hospital has a range of facilities to make your visit more comfortable. This includes free Wi-Fi and a cafe for you to enjoy.
Health in our hospitals
Please refrain from visiting if you are unwell
We are committed to the health of our communities and ask that you do not visit the hospital if you are experiencing any symptoms of respiratory illness.
Read more about infection prevention.
No smoking
Your health and wellbeing is our priority.
Our buildings and grounds are smoke and vape free, to create a healthier, cleaner and safer environment for patients, visitors and caregivers.
Please note smoking or vaping is not permitted in any building, outdoor area or vehicle within our boundaries.