General information

Standards are high. Overseas visitors should obtain their own medical insurance.

Major public hospitals include:

St Vincent's Hospital: +61 (0)3 9288 2211
Royal Women’s Hospital: +61 (0)3 9344 2000
The Royal Melbourne Hospital: +61 (0)3 9342 7000

Private hospitals and 24-hour clinics are available.

The national telephone number for all emergency services in Australia including Ambulance, Fire, and Police is "000".

 
In August 2005, smokefree reforms to the Tobacco Act were passed including bans on smoking:
• in enclosed workplaces from 1 March 2006
• in enclosed licensed premises from 1 July 2007
• at underage 'music/dance' events from 1 March 2006
• in covered areas of train station platforms, tram stops and bus stops from 1 March 2006
 
© The Cancer Council Victoria - http://www.smokefree.org.au/

*All information is subject to change without notification.