Epworth Geelong

Welcome to Epworth Geelong, a leading establishment in healthcare located at Waurn Ponds, Epworth Place, 1. As a hospital and point of interest, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive emergency treatment and care with the help of our expert team of doctors and nurses.

At Epworth Geelong, patients have direct access to state-of-the-art diagnostic services, theatres, and a wide range of on-call specialists and referral services. Our goal is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care in a timely and efficient manner.

Getting to Epworth Geelong is convenient, whether you prefer to travel by car, train, or bus. By car, the travel time between Melbourne and Epworth Geelong is approximately 1 hour via the M1 Ring Road, which connects West Victoria to Melbourne. If you're coming from the Geelong CBD, simply follow route A10 Princes Highway toward Colac and turn right into Pigdons Road.

For those using public transportation, V/Line train timetables can be viewed for easy access between Melbourne and Geelong. Bus routes 41 and 42 will stop at Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, which is just a short 10-minute walk to Epworth Geelong's main entrance. Additionally, bus route 43 from Geelong station stops directly outside Epworth Geelong on Pigdons Road.

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, we kindly ask visitors to consider planning for a short visit only, as patients may tire easily. We also request that visitors remain considerate of other patients by keeping noise levels low and ensuring children are supervised at all times. If you're feeling unwell, we encourage you to reschedule your visit until your health improves.

To protect our patients from known allergens, we have a strict policy against bringing lilies into any of our hospitals, as they can cause allergies in some individuals. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

If you need assistance finding your way around, please refer to our Geelong maps or feel free to ask our friendly concierge for guidance. Patients can be dropped off or picked up at the main entrance on Epworth Place, with a maximum waiting time of 5 minutes. For those planning their discharge, please speak with nursing staff about whether wheelchair assistance will be required.

Convenient 15-minute temporary patient pick-up and drop-off zones are available outside both the main and rehabilitation entrances. Additionally, there is short-term parking outside the emergency department, specifically for emergency patients.

Visitor parking is available on-site, close to the main entrance. Please note that the car park is not undercover, and parking fees apply. We strive to provide a comfortable and convenient experience for all patients and visitors.

In addition to our healthcare services, Epworth Pathology, in affiliation with Melbourne Pathology and Epworth, offers quality pathology services to doctors and patients of Epworth. Slade Pharmacy, located on Level 1 next to the main reception area, stocks an extensive range of specialized healthcare products to meet your needs.

To satisfy your hunger, our cafe offers a variety of hot meals, sandwiches, snacks, and drinks to keep you fueled and refreshed during your time at Epworth Geelong.

We look forward to providing you with exceptional care and support at Epworth Geelong.