Call 000 for Police, Fire, or Ambulance in a life-threatening emergency. This is a free call from any phone, including mobiles without a SIM. Stay calm, tell the operator which service you need and your location. If you can't speak, you can press 55 on a mobile to be connected to police.
Emergency Contacts
Updated 2026-Q1Emergency number: 000
Non-emergency contacts
Police non-emergency: 131 444. Health Direct (nurse advice): 1800 022 222. Lifeline (crisis support): 13 11 14. SES (floods/storms): 132 500. Translating & Interpreting Service: 131 450 (free for government calls). Poisons Information: 13 11 26.
Immigration support
Department of Home Affairs: 131 881. Visa and immigration enquiries can also be made online through ImmiAccount. For urgent visa issues outside business hours, contact your nearest Australian embassy or consulate.