Health & safety information
Health
Emergency medical care
If you require emergency medical care, go immediately to the Casualty or Emergency Department at your nearest hospital. Casualty or Emergency clinics at hospitals sare usually open 24 hours. For locations and contact details , visit Emergency Contact Details
If the situation is life-threatening and you require urgent medical treatment, call immediately an ambulance. The cost of emergency ambulance transportation is covered by OSHC.
The emergency number for Ambulance, Police and Fire is 000.
Non-emergency medical care
Make an appointment to see a doctor. One option is to use the University of Melbourne, which is located at 138-146 Cardigan Street, Carlton. For opening hours and after hours service, please visit or contact Health Service:
Alternatively, you can choose to see another doctor at another medical clinic. To find one, look up the Yellow Pages directory under 'Medical Practitioners' or call Yellow Pages directory staff on 12451 for assistance.
Please note that, usually you will need to pay at the time of the appointment, with a charge of between $30 and $40 for a standard appointment. Medical clinics that “bulk-bill” may charge slightly lower rates.
Illness during your examinations
If you miss an exam because of illness or you are ill during an exam, you have three days to apply for special consideration if you are ill during an exam. Discuss your circumstances with a Student Adviser and complete a special consideration form at your Student Centre.
Security and safety
Campus Security
The University of Melbourne has a 24-hour security service to provide a safe environment for all students and staff. The Security Office can be telephoned at all times on 8344 6666.
Blue emergency telephones are situated throughout the campus, and provide direct intercom access to the 'Security Office' on Swanston Street. The telephones are activated by pressing the button marked EMERGENCY, and all have video surveillance nearby.
Campus security patrols are available to escort you to your car, public transport or other location on or in the near vicinity of campus. Please call: 1800 24 6066 (free call within Australia).
General Security
Although Melbourne is relatively safe city in comparison to other large cities, it is still advisable to exercise common sense personal safety practices. Some general guidelines to follow are:
- Be aware of your surroundings at all times;
- Do not hitchhike or accept lifts from strangers;
- Do not give your address or telephone number to strangers;
- Avoid walking alone at night, especially in poorly-lit areas or areas where there is nobody else around;
- Do not leave your front or back doors unlocked;
- Always try to stay where there are other people around;
- Be aware of the affects of alcohol both on yourself and others, and how this may affect your safety;
- Do not be afraid to call the police (dial 000) or to go to a police station if you feel in danger.