Emergency Call Services

Triple Zero (000)

Stay focused, stay relevant, stay on the line –

  • Is someone seriously injured or in need of urgent medical help?
  • Is your life or property being threatened?
  • Have you just witnessed a serious accident or crime?

If you answered YES, call Triple Zero (000). Triple Zero calls are free.

When you call Triple Zero (000)

  • Do you want Police, Fire or Ambulance?
  • Stay calm, don’t shout, speak slowly and clearly.
  • Tell us exactly where to come. Give an address or location.

Ambulance Service QLD

Emergency – Call Triple Zero (000)           Non-emergency – 13 12 33

Fire and Rescue Service QLD

Emergency – Call Triple Zero (000)           Latest fire threat information – 1300 369 003

Police Department QLD

Emergency – Call Triple Zero (000)           Non-emergency – call Policelink – 13 14 44

Rural Fire Service

Emergency – Call Triple Zero (000)         Fire bans & permits – 1800 020 440

Text Emergency Call (106)

If you have a speech or hearing impairment call 106

  • This is a Text Emergency Call, not SMS.
  • You can call from teletypewriters.
  • Tell us which service you need and where to come.

Flood and Storm Emergency Call 132 500

 

Listed below are other emergency phone numbers in Australia that you may find helpful.

Counselling, Health and Wellbeing Support

  • Alcohol & Drug Information Service: 1800 177 833
  • Asthma Australia: 1800 278 462
  • Australian Government Emergency Assistance Hotline: 180 2266
    • This number can be used to register for financial assistance through the Disaster Income Recovery Scheme by employees, small business people and farmers.
  • BeyondBlue info line: 1300 224 636
  • Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000    (24 hours,  7 days)
  • Diabetes Australia: 1300 136 588
  • Diver Emergency Service: 1800 088 200
  • Dvconnect (Qld domestic violence support): 1800 811 811
  • Kids Help Line: 1800 551 800
  • Lifeline Telephone Counselling (24 hours): 13 11 14
    • for crisis support when feeling life is too much or if you need to talk to someone immediately
  • Mensline Australia: 1300 789 978
  • Mental Health Assessment & Crisis Intervention Service: 13 14 65
  • Parentline: 1300 301 300
  • Poisons Information Centre QLD: 13 11 26    (24 hours,  7 days)
  • Red Cross: 1800 733 276
  • Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
  • Seniors Enquiry Line: 1300 135 500
  • Southern Downs Mental Health Team: 07 4660 3901
  • Toowoomba Youth Services: 07 4639 1333