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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Numbers, verified providers and guides for each situation type in Australia.
Useful helplines
- Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26
- healthdirect (registered nurse 24/7) 1800 022 222
- Lifeline crisis support 13 11 14
- SES storm & flood assistance 132 500
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.
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 Print an emergency cardEmergency professionals in Australia
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(07) 3812 0503
Brisbane Roadside Rescue
VerifiedTowing & battery · Brisbane
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(02) 8123 0501
Sydney Emergency Plumbing
VerifiedPlumber 24/7 · Sydney
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(03) 9412 0502
Melbourne Sparky Now
VerifiedEmergency electrician · Melbourne
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(08) 6112 0504
Perth Lock & Key
VerifiedLocksmith 24/7 · Perth