Emergencies - Call Triple Zero (000)
Call Triple Zero (000) if someone is seriously injured, in danger, or there is a fire.
Tell the operator if you need police, ambulance or fire services.
Immediate phone interpreting
Call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 for an interpreter.
This free service is available 24 hours a day to help you communicate with services in Australia.
Get Police help or report a crime
For non-urgent police help, call the Police Assistance Line 131 444.
To report a crime anonymously, call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
Mental health emergencies
If you are feeling overwhelmed or thinking about suicide, help is available.
Call or chat online to Lifeline 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back 1300 659 467.
Call the Transcultural Mental Health Line 1800 648 911 for mental health support for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Call Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 for mental health counselling to anyone in Australia.
Call the Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 for counselling services for children and young people.
Natural disasters
Call the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500 for help during floods, storms or fallen trees.
For bushfire information, call the Bushfire Information Line 1800 679 737.
Domestic and family violence
Call the Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463 for domestic violence support.
Call 1800Respect 1800 737 732 for the national domestic family and sexual violence counselling service.
Emergency housing and homelessness
If you have nowhere safe to stay, call Link2home 1800 152 152 for urgent housing assistance and homelessness support in NSW.
Poisons information
Call the Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26 if someone has swallowed poison, medicine or chemicals, or if you need urgent poison advice.
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