Emergency numbers, tourist police, hospitals, scams and safety tips for Melbourne, Australia. Every Safety Centre page is pre-cached in the free CityNav app, so these numbers load instantly — even with no signal or roaming data.
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Public hospital emergency departments treat urgent cases; some reciprocal-agreement visitors get limited cover, but most tourists pay, so travel insurance is essential. Dial 000 for an ambulance (billed and expensive). Pharmacies (chemists) and medical centres cover minor issues; Nurse-on-Call (1300 60 60 24) gives advice.
Embassies are in Canberra; Melbourne hosts many consulates, mostly in the CBD and East Melbourne. Search your own country's directory for the nearest consulate.
Find your embassy in Australia →Dial 000 for police, ambulance and fire; 112 also works from mobiles. For non-urgent police matters call 131 444.
Melbourne is generally safe at night; take normal care around King Street and late-night nightlife and keep valuables secure.
Call 000 if in danger; otherwise report to Victoria Police on 131 444 or at a station to get a report for insurance, and cancel stolen cards immediately.
Yes. Australia is English-speaking, and police can arrange interpreters via the national translating service for other languages.
Last verified: 2026-08-14
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