Life in Melbourne

Transport

Melbourne's public transport system includes buses, trains and trams.
Phone: 131 638
Website: http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

V/Line services operate state wide train and coach travel with some servces to the Australian Capital Territory and South Australia.
Phone: 136 196
Website: http://www.vline.com.au

The Victorian Taxi Association will give you information on taxi services in Melbourne and information on how to book.
Website: http://www.victaxi.com.au

VIC Roads will give you information on driving on roads in Victoria as well as up-to-date traffic information.
Phone: (03) 9854 2666
Website: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au

Travellers Aid offers help to the travelling public.
Phone: (03) 9654 2600
Website: http://www.travellersaid.org.au

Immigration and Visa Advice

The Department of Immigration website is a good source of advice, in particular, their Beginning a Life in Australia leaflet.
Website: http://www.immi.gov.au
 

Melbourne Information

Visit Melbourne offers information on all things Melbourne, including eating out, entertainment and accommodation.
Website: http://www.visitmelbourne.com

Victoria Police

The Victoria Police look after law and order in Victoria. Should you require police in an emergency, you should always dial 000 for free from any moblie phone or landline. More information on the Victoria Police can be found online.
Website: http://www.police.vic.gov.au

If you wish to report a crime, this can be done by contacting the police directly, or by contacting Crime Stoppers.
Phone: 1800 333 000
Website: http://www.crimestoppers.com.au

Health

The Department of Health, Victoria is a good sources of health advice for Victorians.
Phone: 1300 650 172
Website: http://www.health.vic.gov.au

The Department of Health also provides a directory and maps listing all hospitals in Victoria.
Website: http://www.health.vic.gov.au/maps/index.htm

Legal Advice

Victoria Legal Aid can give you free legal advice over the phone and has a multi lingual website.
Phone: (03) 9269 0120
Website: http://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au

Job Watch is an employment rights legal centre offering assistance to Victorians about their legal rights at work.
Phone: (03) 9662 1933
Website: http://www.jobwatch.org.au

Television and Radio

ABC offers a specialist language service that offers radio programs in a variety of languages including Chinese, French and Vietnamese.
Website: http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/languages

SBS offer a number of television and radio programs in a number of languages.
Website: http://www.sbs.com.au

Multicultural Victoria

The Victorian Multicultural Society provides information and advice and encourages full participation of Victoria's ethnic communities within society.
Phone: (03) 9651 0651
Website: http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au