The safety and security of our staff, patients and visitors is our top priority. Our dedicated security team at the Royal Melbourne Hospital Parkville operates 24 hours a day.

Our Security Officers at the RMH Parkville hospital provide site security 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Speak to a staff member if you have any concerns about security while on site.

Security office

A security office is located on the ground floor inside the Emergency Department waiting area.

See the RMH Parkville site plan (PDF).

Lost property

Personal belongings brought into hospital by emergency patients or left behind on wards or in clinics are safely stored at the security office on the ground floor.

Visit the security office to check the lost property for your belongings.

Try to avoid bringing valuable items when coming to stay in hospital. We do not accept liability for lost or missing items.

Concerns about security or safety

Speak to a staff member or a Security Officer if you have any concerns about your or someone else’s security or safety at the RMH Parkville.

If you're concerned about security or safety on the street and outside the hospital, contact Victoria Police first:

  • Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency, to report a crime in progress or for immediate police attendance
  • Call the local police station or the non-urgent Police Assistance Line on 131 444 to report a non-urgent crime or event after the offender has left the site

If you are worried about the health or condition of a patient:

Unauthorised filming, photography or media on site

Photographers, videographers and members of the media must at all times be escorted by an RMH media liaison while on site. This is to protect the privacy, safety and wellbeing of our patients, consumers, staff and other visitors.

Contact Security if you are concerned about unauthorised filming or photography at the RMH.

See Media information.

Contact us
Security, Parkville
Address
The RMH Parkville
Ground Level South East
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria
Last updated 03 September 2026