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Health and safety

Staying safe and well in Melbourne.

  • Melbourne is generally considered safe, with high-quality healthcare.
  • The phone number for emergency services (police, fire or ambulance) is 000.
  • Residents use Medicare, the public health system; visitors should carry travel insurance. A pharmacy is a chemist.
  • You drive on the left; power is 230V with Type I plugs.
  • The weather is changeable; summers can bring fire-danger days, so sun protection matters even on cool days.
Sources
Victoria PoliceBetter Health ChannelBureau of Meteorology

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