Essential phone numbers for every parent or caregiver
Dial 000 if you or someone else is in danger or need help with fire, ambulance or police.
Keep a list of emergency numbers by your phone or in your mobile.
For other parenting advice or support, ring a national helpline or the parent helpline for your state.
Essential phone numbers for parents and cargivers
13 43 25 84, Speak to a registered nurse 24 hours 7 days, or request the Child Health Team 6.30 am-11 pm 7 days.
1800 737 732, 24 hours 7 days
1300 794 992
1800 MUM 2 MUM (or 1800 686 268), 24 hours 7 days
1300 886 499
1800 277 328
1300 224 636, 24 hours, 7 days
1300 657 380
1800 333 000
132 111
1300 737 732
1300 853 437
13 QGOV (13 7468)
1300 374 537
1300 660 068
1800 022 222, 24 hours 7 days
1300 CARING (1300 227 464)
1800 551 800, 24 hours 7 days
131 114, 24 hours 7 days
1300 622 243
132 011, 24 hours 7 days
1300 789 978, 24 hours 7 days
(support and referral to specialist men’s services)
QLD & NT 1300 301 300, 8 am-10 pm 7 days
NSW 1300 130 052, 9 am-9 pm Monday to Friday, 4 pm-9 pm weekends
VIC 132 289, 8 am-12 am 7 days
TAS 1300 808 178, 24 hours 7 days
ACT (02) 6287 3833, 9 am-4 pm Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
SA 1300 364 100, 7.15 am-9.15 pm 7 days (calls outside these times will be redirected to the national Health Direct helpline)
1300 726 306, 9 am-7.30 pm (AEST/AEDT), Monday to Saturday
131 126, 24 hours 7 days
131 444, 24 hours 7 days
Non-urgent incidences, crimes or police enquiries.
1800 882 436, 7am-midnight (AEST/AEDT) 7 days
07 3068 1111
132 500, 24 hours, 7 days
1300 272 736