Medical Cannabis in Melbourne, Australia

Medical Cannabis in Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is the hub of Australia's medical cannabis research and clinical scene. Victoria was the first Australian state to establish a medical cannabis regulatory framework, and Melbourne's specialist clinics are widely regarded as the most experienced in the country.

Medical Only TGA Approved Pioneer State Research Hub
Australian Legal Status: Medical cannabis is legal under federal TGA legislation since 2016. Recreational cannabis is illegal in all Australian states and territories. All cannabis products require a valid prescription from a TGA Authorised Prescriber.

Medical Cannabis Locations in Melbourne

Melbourne Cannabis Clinic

CBD

Medical Cannabis Clinic

Vic Medleaf

Fitzroy

Medical Dispensary

Green Clinic St Kilda

St Kilda

Cannabis Clinic

Southside Cannabis Clinic

South Melbourne

Medical Cannabis Clinic

Brunswick Wellness Clinic

Brunswick

Medical Dispensary

Richmond Cannabis Centre

Richmond

Medical Cannabis Centre

TGA Access Clinic Melbourne

Prahran

Medical Cannabis Clinic

HealingGreen Melbourne

Collingwood

Medical Dispensary

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cannabis legal in Melbourne?

Recreational cannabis is illegal in Victoria. Medical cannabis is legal under federal TGA legislation since 2016. Victoria was the first Australian state to pass complementary state-level medical cannabis legislation. Patients need a valid prescription from an Authorised Prescriber or via the Special Access Scheme.

What conditions qualify for medical cannabis in Melbourne?

The TGA has approved medical cannabis for a wide range of conditions including chronic pain, anxiety, epilepsy, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, palliative care needs and nausea from chemotherapy. Melbourne clinics can assess you for any condition where cannabis might provide therapeutic benefit.

Are there dispensaries in Melbourne?

Melbourne does not have recreational dispensaries. Medical cannabis is dispensed through TGA-licensed pharmacies and approved medical clinics operating under the TGA Authorised Prescriber scheme or the Special Access Scheme. Several specialist telehealth platforms also serve Melbourne patients.