Health & Safety Information
Emergency Medical Care
Go immediately to the Casualty or Emergency clinic at your nearest hospital. Casualty or Emergency clinics at hospitals are usually open 24 hours.
For locations and contact details, please visit Emergency Contact Details webpage of Health Services: www.services.unimelb.edu.au/health/services/generalpractice/emergency.html
If the situation is life-threatening and you require urgent medical treatment, an ambulance can take you to the nearest hospital. The emergency number for Ambulance, Police and Fire is 000. The cost of emergency ambulance transportation is covered under your OSHC policy.
Non-emergency Medical Care
Make an appointment to see a doctor. One option is to use the University of Melbourne Health Service, which is located at 138-146 Cardigan Street, Carlton. For opening hours and after hours service, please visit or contact:
Health Services138 - 146 Cardigan Street
T: 8344 6904 – 5
W: www.services.unimelb.edu.au/health/
Alternatively, you can choose to see another doctor at another medical clinic. To find one, look up the Yellow Pages telephone directory under 'Medical Practitioners'. If you don’t have a copy of the Yellow pages, you can ring Yellow pages directory staff on 12451 and ask 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.
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Illness during Your Exams
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. Obtain a special consideration form from your Department Administration. Submit the completed form along with any medical letter(s) or evidence of your illness to your Department.
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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).
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General Security
As with most major cities around the world, it is important for students in Melbourne to remain aware of their personal safety at all times.
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.
Although Melbourne is relatively safe city in comparison to other large cities, it is still advisable to exercise common sense personal safety practices.
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Useful Links & Contacts
Security & Emegency ServicesSwanston Street (Corner of Monash Road at Gate 4)
T: +61 3 8344 4674 (General) +61 3 8344 6666 (Emergency
Only) or 1800 246 066 (free within Australia)
F: +61 3 9349 5175
W: www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/security
(Homepage)
W: www.pb.unimelb.edu.au/security/safety_tips/
(Safety tips)
Disclaimer
This site is designed to provide information about health services at the University of Melbourne and is for educational purposes only. Its contents are not intended to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. See your health care professional for specific medical assistance.