FOR URGENT ASSISTANCE AND GENUINE EMERGENCIES, DIAL 000

A list of useful contacts to have on speed dial. Print this page and stick to the fridge, place near a landline phone, next to your charging stations or anywhere in your home that is accessed often by you and your family.

Emergency Services

Crucial emergency services in NSW:

• • 000 – police, fire and ambulance services
  • 1800 333 000 – Crime Stoppers
  • 132 500 – SES assistance in the case of floods and storms
  • 1800 679 737 – NSW Bushfire Information Line
  • 1800 018 444 – Disaster Welfare Assistance Line
  • 13 11 26 – Poisons Information Centre

For more information, the Australian government has a full list of contact details for emergency and disaster assistance around the country.

Device Assisted Therapies

A home visiting doctor

Should your regular GP not be available or offer after hours visits the after-hours home visiting doctor  can come to your house in the case of an accident or illness. For urgent medical attention dial 000.

The National Home Doctor Service, a network of home visiting doctors offering after hours care. They can be reached on 137 425.

Emotional Support

• 13 11 44  – Lifeline
• 1300 22 4636 – Beyond Blue
• 1800 61 44 34 – Mindspot
• 1300 78 99 78 – MensLine Australia
• 1800 595 212 – Head to Health
• 1800 424 287 – FriendLine

Other useful contacts

Keep handy the following contact details specific to you and your local area

• your GP
• your local hospital
• your local pharmacist
• your local police
• local medical centre
• local emergency dentist
• A local plumber and electrician working throughout the holiday season
• roadside assistance provider
• you vet
• Insurance company

TIP: Check medication scripts and ensure a good supply over the festive season.

Useful websites and information

NSW  Government Local Land Services  

NSW Rural Fire Service

NSW Health

Fire and Rescue

Ambulance Service of NSW

Healthdirect  1800 022 222 – A government-funded service, providing quality, approved health information and advice

Tips for the festive season

Tips for self-care over Christmas

Parkinson’s Passport