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Emergency information

In case of fire, medical or police emergency, call Triple Zero (000). 

Visit NSW Health Emergency Department waiting times for how long you can expect to wait at participating hospitals.

Refer to Emergency preparedness for information on how to prepare, prevent, respond to and recover from emergencies and major incidents.

Visit NSW Government COVID-19 or NSW Health COVID-19 for advice and information for community and businesses. Includes information about COVID-19 symptoms, testing and social distancing in addition to frequently asked questions and other resources.

NSW Health contact numbers

Alcohol and Drug Information Service Sydney 02 9361 8000 or 1800 422 599
Mental health services and support contact list  
Public Health Units  

Other useful numbers

Child Protection Helpline 132 111 (24 hours/7 days)
healthdirect Australia 1800 022 222
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Lifeline 13 11 14
National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service  1800 737 732 (1800RESPECT)
NSW Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26
NSW Rape Crisis Centre 02 9819 7357 or 24/7 Counselling 1800 424 017
Surgery Access Line 1800 053 456
Victims Access Line 1800 633 063