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flag 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.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Ambulance Victoria also saw a rise in assaults, with 1,045 incidents. flag 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. flag Despite some services reporting declines, health advocates stress ongoing trauma and the need for systemic change to protect staff.

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