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Emergency guide — Australia

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Emergency numbers

Numbers are listed from official public sources and may change. Always confirm with local authorities and save the ones relevant to you.

000

Police · Fire · Medical

Main emergency number — the operator routes you to police, fire or ambulance. Caller location is shown automatically.

Also works across the EU/internationally: 112 (mobile) · 106 (TTY).

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Emergency by category

Numbers, verified providers and guides for each situation type in Australia.

Auto & Transport 39 Home & Electricity 38 Health & First Aid 61 Tech & Cybersecurity 6 Water & Damage 27 Administration & Legal 27 Digital & Data 29 Weather Emergencies 24 Money & Banking 22 Everyday Life 34 Safety & Protection 24 Kids & Family 38 Pets & Animals 25 Work & Employment 20 Travel 28 Food & Kitchen 23

Useful helplines

Documents & papers

Lost, stolen or need a replacement? Official procedures.

Safety tips & recommendations

  • Triple Zero (000) connects police, fire or ambulance — teach kids your address.
  • The free Emergency+ app shows your GPS coordinates for the operator.
  • Swim between the red-and-yellow flags; rip currents kill at unpatrolled beaches.
  • Never light fires on total fire ban days — fines are severe and fires spread fast.

Official safety app

Emergency+ (calls 000 and shows your GPS coordinates)

Official page

Roadside assistance

State motoring clubs: NRMA (NSW/ACT), RACV (VIC), RACQ (QLD), RAA (SA), RAC (WA) — membership covers roadside callouts.

Doctor out of hours

Call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for nurse triage; after-hours GP clinics exist in most cities.

Natural risks in Australia

  • Bushfires (summer): know your Fire Danger Rating and leave-early plan.
  • Floods and cyclones (north, Nov–Apr): SES 132 500 for storm/flood help.
  • Snake and spider bites: pressure immobilisation, photo the animal if safe.
  • Extreme UV year-round: Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide.

Official portal

Trusted government source for administrative procedures.

australia.gov.au — official portal Emergency kit checklist

Emergency professionals in Australia

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