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Know the emergency number: 000
000 is Australia's emergency number for police, fire, and ambulance. Call only in life-threatening or time-critical situations.
Why this matters
In an emergency, you don't want to be googling numbers. Save 000 in your phone now.
How to do it
How to do it
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Save 000 in your phone contacts as 'Emergency'
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The operator will ask which service you need: Police, Fire, or Ambulance
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Stay on the line and follow instructions
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If you can't speak, dial 112 from a mobile (works even without reception)
Only call 000 for genuine emergencies. For non-urgent police matters, call 131 444.
Time required: 2 minutes
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