About Freedom of Information
The Victorian Freedom of Information Act (1982) (FOI Act) provides access to both medical and non-medical documents held Omeo District Health (ODH) provided those documents are not exempt documents under the FOI Act.
How do I apply
Click here for an application form.
Where possible, we encourage you to scan and email your valid application to reception@omeohs.com.au.
A valid application requires the following:
Identification
Photo identification that shows your signature, eg; a photocopy of a driver's license or passport MUST be sent with your application when requesting medical records.
Application fee
$32.70 (statutory fee as at 1 July 2024).
The application fee must accompany the written request.
ODH does accept cash, EFTPOS is available.
If one of the following applies the application fee is waived:
Health Care Card or valid Pension Card (photocopy of both sides)
compassionate grounds (patient is deceased)
photographs only - ODH does not charge the application fee when the request is only for photographs
Where to send your valid application
Where possible, we encourage you to scan and email your application to reception@omeohs.com.au
Post
Freedom of Information
Omeo District Health
12 Eastern Street
Omeo, Victoria 3898
