Visiting hours
We warmly welcome visitors between:
- General ward: 11 am to 1 pm and 3 pm to 8 pm
- Maternity ward: 3 pm to 8 pm
- Inpatient rehabilitation: 3 pm to 8 pm
ICU: please do not visit during 1 pm to 3 pm as these are rest periods for our patients.
Some patients may have different visiting arrangements to support their health and recovery. Please speak to one of our nursing caregivers if you have any queries.
Getting here and parking
St John of God Bendigo Hospital is located at 133-134 Lily Street, Bendigo, Victoria 3350.
Printable hospital maps
Accommodation near St John of God Bendigo
There are many accommodation options close to our hospital for short or extended stays. You can visit Bendigo Tourism for accommodation suggestions.
Accommodation for support people
If you are the main support person to a patient in our care, you may be able to stay overnight as a boarder if a patient is in a private room.
Find out more information on boarding at St John of God Bendigo Hospital.
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 pastoral services caregivers are an integral part of our multidisciplinary health care team and are available to our patients and their families.
Our hospital has a range of facilities to make your visit more comfortable, including free Wi-Fi and a cafe for you to enjoy.
Health in our hospitals
Please refrain from visiting if you are unwell
To help protect our patients, caregivers and visitors, please do not visit the hospital if you have symptoms of a respiratory illness.
Read more about infection prevention.
No smoking
St John of God Bendigo Hospital is a smoke and vape free hospital.
Smoking and vaping is not permitted in any building, outdoor area or vehicle on hospital grounds. This helps us maintain a healthier, cleaner and safer environment for patients, visitors and caregivers.