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Healthcare worker violence in Melbourne hit a record 4,275 incidents in 2024–25, driven by overcrowding and mental health crises, prompting new safety measures.
Violent incidents against healthcare workers in Melbourne hospitals reached a record 4,275 in 2024–25, up from 3,649 the previous year, with Northern Health reporting 69 incidents per 100 full-time employees.
Increased reporting, training, and expanded Code Grey response teams contributed to higher numbers, though violence in emergency departments remains under-reported due to factors like mental health crises, overcrowding, and long wait times.
Ambulance Victoria also saw a rise in assaults, with 1,045 incidents.
The Victorian government classified assaults on emergency workers as a category 1 offense with a mandatory six-month jail sentence and funded safety initiatives like Safewards.
Despite some services reporting declines, health advocates stress ongoing trauma and the need for systemic change to protect staff.
La violencia de los trabajadores de la salud en Melbourne alcanzó un récord de 4,275 incidentes en 2024 25, impulsada por la sobrepoblación y las crisis de salud mental, lo que provocó nuevas medidas de seguridad.