Emergency situations and preparation
Emergency situations can happen at any time and without warning. They are situations which pose immediate threat to an individual, group or surroundings.
Across Australia, dial 000 to be immediately connected with Ambulance, Fire or Police. Teach your kids when it is required and how to do it.
The organisations below all provide emergency services nationally, regardless of which community you’re in, and you can read more about the various services they offer, and find local services from the state lists.
Over time, we will be adding articles, lists and other resources here from various emergency services to enable people to be as prepared as possible for any emergency situation. Please subscribe to our e-News below to stay up to date.
National contacts and resources
000 Triple Zero emergency
Ambulance, Fire, Police
Poisons Information
24 hour
State Emergency Services
24 hour
Translating and Interpreting Service
24 hour
If you need support for yourself or someone right now, please contact one of the numbers below. Organisations and services will be added as our site grows. More support can be found across the other Safe pages.
Alcoholics Anonymous
24 hour
Crime Stoppers
24 hour
Kids Help Line
24 hour
Lifeline
24 hour
Community voices
Monae, age 6
Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation Children's Guide acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.