1871

The Alfred Hospital is founded in 1871, providing general medical services to the community.

1959

The Alfred Hospital Emergency Department officially opens on November 6, 1959, becoming the primary point of entry for critically ill and injured patients.

1983

The Alfred Emergency Department is officially designated as a Trauma Centre in 1983, recognising its capabilities to provide specialised and comprehensive care for trauma patients.

1988

The Emergency Department undergoes a major redevelopment, expanding its facilities and upgrading equipment to meet the increasing demand for emergency
medical services.

1996

The Alfred Emergency Department becomes one of the founding members of the Victorian State Trauma System, playing a crucial role in the coordinated
management of trauma patients across the state.

2001

The Alfred Emergency & Trauma Centre is established as the new name to reflect its enhanced focus on trauma care while continuing to provide urgent medical services.

2010

The Emergency Department further expands its trauma services, becoming a Level 1 Trauma Centre, the highest level of trauma care designation in Australia.

2014

The Alfred Emergency Department launches it’s Academic Program providing training, education and research opportunities to clinicians across the globe.

2015

The Alfred Emergency & Trauma Centre marks its 25th anniversary as a designated trauma center, celebrating a quarter-century of excellence in emergency and trauma care.

2020

The Emergency Department responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, playing a critical role in caring for patients and ensuring the safety of healthcare workers.

2023

The Alfred Emergency & Trauma Centre formalises it’s academic activities and opens The Alfred Emergency Academic Centre. Maintaining unwavering dedication to the advancement of emergency care, the Centre is poised to make substantial and enduring contributions to patient well-being through cutting-edge research, comprehensive education and training programs, continuous innovation and enhancement, and global outreach initiatives.

About Us

The Alfred Hospital is one of Australia's oldest and most renowned medical institutions with a history dating back to its founding in 1871. Built in honour of His Royal Highness, Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, it remains the longest operating Melbourne hospital at its original location.

The Alfred Hospital Emergency Department was opened on November 6, 1959. Since then, this Department has been providing critical and urgent medical care to the community, and has played a significant role in responding to medical emergencies and disasters on behalf of the state of Victoria. As one of Melbourne's major trauma centers, The Alfred's emergency department is a vital healthcare facility in Australia and a world leader in the provision of emergency and trauma care.

Ten years ago, The Alfred Emergency Department launched a program of academic activities, welcoming healthcare professionals from around the world. The primary objective was to empower emergency clinicians with the requisite knowledge, skills, and confidence essential for providing high-quality care in a diverse range of emergency situations - transcending geographical boundaries and organisational affiliations.

In light of the exponential interest in these academic endeavors, we are delighted to announce the inauguration of The Alfred Emergency Academic Centre in 2023. The Centre is steadfast in its commitment to enhance emergency care not only within Alfred Health, but also on a national and global scale.

The Centre's multifaceted agenda encompasses a myriad of strategic initiatives spanning critical domains of innovation and advancement, cutting-edge research, comprehensive training, and the progressive development of global healthcare systems. These activities not only impact our local and global communities, but also elevate the capabilities and expertise of the emergency care workforce at large, fostering a collective mission to save lives and improve outcomes in emergency medical situations.

The Alfred Emergency Academic Centre remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting and safeguarding the health and well-being of the emergency care workforce, recognising the vital role they play in delivering exceptional care and service in critical and demanding workplace.

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