Victoria operates a comprehensive healthcare system combining public Medicare-funded services and private providers. The state is home to several of Australia's largest and most advanced medical networks. Major metropolitan public hospital networks include **Melbourne Health** (operating the Royal Melbourne Hospital), **Alfred Health** (home to The Alfred, a major trauma center), **Austin Health**, and **Monash Health**. Regional Victoria is served by extensive networks such as **Barwon Health** (Geelong), **Bendigo Health**, and **Ballarat Health Services**.
The state is also a global hub for medical research, anchored by the **Parkville Precinct**, which houses the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI), the Peter MacCallum Cancer Center, and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Emergency ambulance services are provided statewide by **Ambulance Victoria**, while mental health services are delivered through a mix of community-based state programs and private facilities.