Location and contact details
176 Furlong Road
St Albans VIC 3021
Phone: (03) 8345 1333
Emergency department
The Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is open 24 hours a day.
Patients are assessed on arrival, and treatment is prioritised based on medical urgency. Those with severe injuries or illnesses will receive care first.
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Virtual emergency department
For non-life-threatening conditions like infections, nausea, minor cuts, rashes, burns, or fractures, consider the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (Virtual ED)—a free, 24/7 video-based healthcare service.
Connect with emergency nurses and doctors via your smartphone, computer, or tablet. They can provide medical advice, prescribe medications, and arrange tests close to home.
Visit the patient section of the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department website to get started. The Virtual ED is free for all Victorians.
Visiting hours
You can visit patients daily from 12pm to 8pm.
Visitors help with patient recovery and comfort, but visiting hours are designed to allow for rest and important patient care.
For more information, go to our Visitor Information page [LINK].
Parking
There is 24-hour parking is available. Entry to parking for Sunshine Hospital is located on Furlong Road.
For rates, see the Parking for patient and visitors [PDF]
Accessible parking
Accessible parking bays are available in the Main Hospital car park located at:
- Main entrance
- Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s entrance
- Community Rehab entrance
- Emergency entrance
Public transport
Bus
The 408 bus stops near the Furlong Road entrance to the hospital.
Train
The closest train station is Ginifer Station which is 600-meter walk to the hospital.
Visit the Public Transport Victoria website to plan your trip.
Interpreter services
Check our Interpreter Services page [LINK] to see if we can assist with any translations.