Referral to VFPMS

Rural & Regional VFPMS Claim Form

Information in this section can be used as a guide for professionals from Child Protection, Victoria Police and the Health industry to better understand how the Victorian Forensic Paediatric Medical Service works; how decisions are made; and how to contact the service.

In Melbourne, regular outpatient clinics are available at the Royal Children’s Hospital and Monash Medical Centre.

Children who require a non-urgent assessment may be offered an appointment during working hours.

VFPMS Contacts

24 Hour/7 Days Phone 1300 66 11 42 Royal Children's Hospital Direct: 03 9345 4299 Fax: 03 9345 6453 Email: enquiries@vfpms.org.au

The Angela Taylor Child Protection Unit Monash Medical Centre Direct: 03 9594 2155 Fax: 9594 6328 Email: enquiries@vfpms.org.au

Children who require an urgent evaluation may be offered an after hours service by the multidisciplinary team. Criteria determine whether an after hours service is required (see flow diagram).

At both hospitals, the VFPMS is integrated with services provided in the Departments of Emergency Medicine and the wards.

The Regional and Rural VFPMS is currently under development, however, if you have been requested to provide an assessment or consultation (referral) on behalf of VFPMS, please ensure that you complete a Rural & Regional Claim Form, provide a valid Tax Invoice and submit a copy of the medical report to:

        Administration Officer

        VFPMS

        Royal Children's Hospital
        Flemington Road

        PARKVILLE  VIC  3052

The Fee structure for VFPMS referrals conducted by Rural & Regional are outlined under the Rural & Regional VFPMS section.