Everyone knows Triple Zero (000). But Australia has dozens of specialised emergency, crisis, and reporting numbers that most people only discover when they desperately need them. Save this page.
Triple Zero — Life-Threatening Emergencies
Police • Fire • Ambulance
Call when life is in danger, a crime is happening now, or there's a fire or serious accident.
Non-Emergency Police
| Service | Number | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Police Assistance Line | 131 444 | Non-urgent crime, suspicious activity, noise |
| Crime Stoppers | 1800 333 000 | Anonymous crime tips |
| AFP | 131 237 | National security, cybercrime |
Health & Poison
Poisons Information
13 11 26
24/7 — medicines, chemicals, bites, stings
healthdirect
1800 022 222
24/7 — registered nurses, health advice
After-Hours GP
13 74 25
Free home visits evenings/weekends
Nurse-on-Call (VIC)
1300 60 60 24
24/7 Victoria nurse helpline
Mental Health & Crisis
| Service | Number | For |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeline | 13 11 14 | Crisis support, suicide — 24/7 |
| Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636 | Anxiety, depression — 24/7 |
| Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800 | Young people 5–25 — 24/7 |
| MensLine | 1300 78 99 78 | Men's relationship/emotional issues |
| 13YARN | 13 92 76 | Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander — 24/7 |
| QLife | 1800 184 527 | LGBTIQ+ support — 3pm–midnight |
Family Violence & Abuse
1800RESPECT
National DV & sexual assault — 24/7
1800 737 732
Safe Steps (VIC)
1800 015 188
DV Connect (QLD)
Women: 1800 811 811 • Men: 1800 600 636
Natural Disaster & Utilities
SES
132 500
Floods, storm damage, fallen trees
Bushfire Info (NSW/ACT)
1800 240 667
RFS info line
Gas Leak
1800 GAS LEAK
Leave first, call from outside
Power Outage
13 13 88
Varies by state/distributor
Other Important Numbers
| Service | Number | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| TIS (Interpreter) | 131 450 | Free interpreter, 24/7, 160+ languages |
| National Relay | 133 677 | Deaf/hard of hearing phone service |
| Scam Watch | 1300 795 995 | Report scams and fraud |
| Passport Emergency | 1300 555 135 | Lost/stolen passport, urgent travel |
Save These Contacts Now
Add to your phone: 000, 131 444 (Police), 13 11 26 (Poisons), 1800 022 222 (healthdirect), 13 11 14 (Lifeline).
Sources: Triple Zero (triplezero.gov.au) • healthdirect (healthdirect.gov.au) • Lifeline Australia (lifeline.org.au) • NSW RFS, VIC CFA, QLD QFES official websites. All phone numbers verified as of March 2026. In an emergency, always call 000 first. Last verified: March 2026.