Australia Emergency Numbers

Police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency service numbers for Australia. Tap any number to call. Part of 29,900+ services, 588 first aid tips, and 521 preparedness guides — offline, free, and private.

Emergency Universal emergency number for all services 000
Fire Fire brigade and wildfire response 000
Police Law enforcement and crime reporting 000
Ambulance Emergency medical transport and paramedic dispatch 000

Calling Here

International dialing code: +61

Languages spoken: English (72.7%), Mandarin Chinese (2.5%), Arabic (1.4%), Italian (1.2%), Vietnamese (1.2%).

  • Common greetings include “G’day” and “Hello”.

Hazard Preparedness

Create Defensible Space

Reduce the likelihood of your home igniting from a wildfire by creating defensible space. Clear flammable vegetation, trees, and debris within at least 30 feet (more on slopes) around structures, creating a buffer zone. Maintain this space regularly.

  • Zone 1 (0-5 ft from house): Remove *all* flammable vegetation, use non-combustible mulch (gravel), clear debris from under decks, remove flammable items.
  • Zone 2 (5-30 ft): Keep grass mowed short, prune lower tree branches (6-10 ft from ground), create space between shrubs and trees, remove dead vegetation.
  • Zone 3 (30-100+ ft, depending on slope/vegetation): Thin trees, reduce density of vegetation, remove dead material.

Create a Flood Emergency Plan

Prepare your household for potential flooding by creating a specific emergency plan. Identify your flood risk, establish evacuation routes to higher ground, create a communication plan, and assemble necessary supplies.

  • Determine your specific flood risk (check flood maps, know local flood history).
  • Identify safe evacuation routes to higher ground.
  • Establish a family communication plan (including out-of-area contact).

Emergency Flotation Devices

Improve water safety by ensuring personal flotation devices (PFDs) like life jackets are available and used correctly, especially when boating or swimming. Keep throwable flotation aids accessible on beaches. Teach children safe usage.

  • Wear a properly fitting, Coast Guard-approved life jacket (PFD) when boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, or in potentially hazardous water conditions.
  • Ensure children wear appropriate PFDs near any water.
  • Have throwable flotation devices (e.g., ring buoy, flotation cushion) readily accessible on boats and piers.

Tourist Destination Guides

Detailed emergency information for popular tourist destinations in this country.

Sydney Emergency Guide

Official Emergency Resources

Australian Red Cross — Offers a variety of content on topics like first aid, disaster preparedness, and mental health, with a focus on building resilient communities. Visit Australian Red Cross →
St John Ambulance Australia — Provides clear and simple first aid demonstration videos for a variety of common injuries and medical emergencies. Visit St John Ambulance Australia →
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) — Australia’s lead agency for emergency management, offering resources to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters like bushfires and floods. Visit National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) →
Australia’s Department of Health and Aged Care — Provides official public health information, campaigns, and advice on staying healthy and safe. Visit Australia’s Department of Health and Aged Care →

Local Alert Channels

The Canberra Times — A daily newspaper. — Website | RSS Feed
The West Australian — The only locally edited daily newspaper. — Website | RSS Feed
ABC Radio National (RN) — An Australia-wide Public Service Broadcasting radio network. — Website

Emergency Coverage

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Emergency numbers 1/6

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