Emergency Numbers in Australia
The emergency number in Australia is 000. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
Emergency numbers
Helplines and non-emergency numbers
- SES: help in floods and storms 132 500
- Lifeline crisis support 13 11 14
- healthdirect nurse advice 1800 022 222
Checked 22 October 2026 against Government of Canada travel advice: Australia. Numbers can change; if you live in Australia, check with your local authority.
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Emergency numbers in every country
Police, ambulance and fire numbers side by side, for when you travel.
Emergency numbers in Australia: questions and answers
What is the emergency number in Australia?
The emergency number in Australia is 000. It reaches the police, an ambulance and the fire service.
What is the ambulance number in Australia?
For an ambulance in Australia, call 000, 112 or 106.
What is the police number in Australia?
To reach the police in Australia, call 000, 112 or 106.
What is the fire service number in Australia?
For the fire service in Australia, call 000, 112 or 106.
Does 112 work in Australia?
Yes, 112 works in Australia. From a mobile phone, connects to Triple Zero.
Does 911 work in Australia?
911 is not an emergency number in Australia. Call 000 instead, and do not count on 911 being passed on.
What should I say when I call?
Say where you are first: the address, a landmark or what you can see. Then say what happened, how many people are hurt and whether anyone is in danger. Answer the questions, follow the instructions and stay on the line until the operator says you can hang up.
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