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1. Triple Zero (000): The Primary Emergency Line

This is the only number for life-threatening or time-critical emergencies.
- Services: Police, Fire, and Ambulance.
- Tip: You can call 000 even if your phone has no credit or the SIM card is locked.
2. 131 444: Police Assistance Line

For situations that require police but are not an immediate emergency.
- Use for: Reporting a stolen phone, property damage, or a minor car accident where no one is injured.
3. 1800 022 222: Healthdirect Australia

A 24/7 service where you can speak to a Registered Nurse for free health advice.
- Use for: When you're sick at 3 AM and don't know if you should go to the hospital or wait for a GP.
4. 13 11 14: Lifeline (Mental Health Support)

Australia’s leading 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service.
- Note: In 2026, you can also text 0477 13 11 14 if you prefer messaging over a phone call.
5. 132 500: State Emergency Service (SES)

For help during natural disasters like severe storms, floods, or fallen trees on your property.
- Tip: Do not call 000 for a leaking roof during a storm; call 132 500 instead.
6. 13 11 26: Poisons Information Centre

Available 24/7 for advice on poisonings, overdoses, bites, and stings.
- Critical for: Identifying if a spider bite or accidental ingestion of a household chemical is dangerous.
7. 1800 737 732: 1800RESPECT

The national 24/7 counselling and support service for domestic, family, and sexual violence.
- Support: They provide confidential advice and can help you create a safety plan.
8. 1800 123 400: National Security Hotline

To report suspicious activity that may be related to terrorism or national security.
- Mantra: "If it doesn't add up, speak up." You can report anonymously.
9. 131 450: TIS National (Translating & Interpreting)

If you are in a situation where you cannot express yourself clearly in English, call this number first.
- How it works: They can connect you to any of the other emergency services listed here and provide a real-time translator.
10. Your University’s 24/7 Security Line

Every major 2026 campus (e.g., Melbourne Uni, USYD, Monash) has a dedicated security team.
- Use for: Requesting a "Security Escort" to your car at night or reporting suspicious behavior on campus grounds.
2026 Quick-Save Table

Situation Number
Life-Threatening 000
Police (Non-Urgent) 131 444
Nurse Advice 1800 022 222
Storm / Flood 132 500
Poison / Bites 13 11 26
Study
1. Triple Zero (000): The Primary Emergency Line

This is the only number for life-threatening or time-critical emergencies.
- Services: Police, Fire, and Ambulance.
- Tip: You can call 000 even if your phone has no credit or the SIM card is locked.
2. 131 444: Police Assistance Line

For situations that require police but are not an immediate emergency.
- Use for: Reporting a stolen phone, property damage, or a minor car accident where no one is injured.
3. 1800 022 222: Healthdirect Australia

A 24/7 service where you can speak to a Registered Nurse for free health advice.
- Use for: When you're sick at 3 AM and don't know if you should go to the hospital or wait for a GP.
4. 13 11 14: Lifeline (Mental Health Support)

Australia’s leading 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service.
- Note: In 2026, you can also text 0477 13 11 14 if you prefer messaging over a phone call.
5. 132 500: State Emergency Service (SES)

For help during natural disasters like severe storms, floods, or fallen trees on your property.
- Tip: Do not call 000 for a leaking roof during a storm; call 132 500 instead.
6. 13 11 26: Poisons Information Centre

Available 24/7 for advice on poisonings, overdoses, bites, and stings.
- Critical for: Identifying if a spider bite or accidental ingestion of a household chemical is dangerous.
7. 1800 737 732: 1800RESPECT

The national 24/7 counselling and support service for domestic, family, and sexual violence.
- Support: They provide confidential advice and can help you create a safety plan.
8. 1800 123 400: National Security Hotline

To report suspicious activity that may be related to terrorism or national security.
- Mantra: "If it doesn't add up, speak up." You can report anonymously.
9. 131 450: TIS National (Translating & Interpreting)

If you are in a situation where you cannot express yourself clearly in English, call this number first.
- How it works: They can connect you to any of the other emergency services listed here and provide a real-time translator.
10. Your University’s 24/7 Security Line

Every major 2026 campus (e.g., Melbourne Uni, USYD, Monash) has a dedicated security team.
- Use for: Requesting a "Security Escort" to your car at night or reporting suspicious behavior on campus grounds.
2026 Quick-Save Table

Situation Number
Life-Threatening 000
Police (Non-Urgent) 131 444
Nurse Advice 1800 022 222
Storm / Flood 132 500
Poison / Bites 13 11 26
Work
1. Triple Zero (000): The Primary Emergency Line

This is the only number for life-threatening or time-critical emergencies.
- Services: Police, Fire, and Ambulance.
- Tip: You can call 000 even if your phone has no credit or the SIM card is locked.
2. 131 444: Police Assistance Line

For situations that require police but are not an immediate emergency.
- Use for: Reporting a stolen phone, property damage, or a minor car accident where no one is injured.
3. 1800 022 222: Healthdirect Australia

A 24/7 service where you can speak to a Registered Nurse for free health advice.
- Use for: When you're sick at 3 AM and don't know if you should go to the hospital or wait for a GP.
4. 13 11 14: Lifeline (Mental Health Support)

Australia’s leading 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service.
- Note: In 2026, you can also text 0477 13 11 14 if you prefer messaging over a phone call.
5. 132 500: State Emergency Service (SES)

For help during natural disasters like severe storms, floods, or fallen trees on your property.
- Tip: Do not call 000 for a leaking roof during a storm; call 132 500 instead.
6. 13 11 26: Poisons Information Centre

Available 24/7 for advice on poisonings, overdoses, bites, and stings.
- Critical for: Identifying if a spider bite or accidental ingestion of a household chemical is dangerous.
7. 1800 737 732: 1800RESPECT

The national 24/7 counselling and support service for domestic, family, and sexual violence.
- Support: They provide confidential advice and can help you create a safety plan.
8. 1800 123 400: National Security Hotline

To report suspicious activity that may be related to terrorism or national security.
- Mantra: "If it doesn't add up, speak up." You can report anonymously.
9. 131 450: TIS National (Translating & Interpreting)

If you are in a situation where you cannot express yourself clearly in English, call this number first.
- How it works: They can connect you to any of the other emergency services listed here and provide a real-time translator.
10. Your University’s 24/7 Security Line

Every major 2026 campus (e.g., Melbourne Uni, USYD, Monash) has a dedicated security team.
- Use for: Requesting a "Security Escort" to your car at night or reporting suspicious behavior on campus grounds.
2026 Quick-Save Table

Situation Number
Life-Threatening 000
Police (Non-Urgent) 131 444
Nurse Advice 1800 022 222
Storm / Flood 132 500
Poison / Bites 13 11 26
Living in Australia
1. Triple Zero (000): The Primary Emergency Line

This is the only number for life-threatening or time-critical emergencies.
- Services: Police, Fire, and Ambulance.
- Tip: You can call 000 even if your phone has no credit or the SIM card is locked.
2. 131 444: Police Assistance Line

For situations that require police but are not an immediate emergency.
- Use for: Reporting a stolen phone, property damage, or a minor car accident where no one is injured.
3. 1800 022 222: Healthdirect Australia

A 24/7 service where you can speak to a Registered Nurse for free health advice.
- Use for: When you're sick at 3 AM and don't know if you should go to the hospital or wait for a GP.
4. 13 11 14: Lifeline (Mental Health Support)

Australia’s leading 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service.
- Note: In 2026, you can also text 0477 13 11 14 if you prefer messaging over a phone call.
5. 132 500: State Emergency Service (SES)

For help during natural disasters like severe storms, floods, or fallen trees on your property.
- Tip: Do not call 000 for a leaking roof during a storm; call 132 500 instead.
6. 13 11 26: Poisons Information Centre

Available 24/7 for advice on poisonings, overdoses, bites, and stings.
- Critical for: Identifying if a spider bite or accidental ingestion of a household chemical is dangerous.
7. 1800 737 732: 1800RESPECT

The national 24/7 counselling and support service for domestic, family, and sexual violence.
- Support: They provide confidential advice and can help you create a safety plan.
8. 1800 123 400: National Security Hotline

To report suspicious activity that may be related to terrorism or national security.
- Mantra: "If it doesn't add up, speak up." You can report anonymously.
9. 131 450: TIS National (Translating & Interpreting)

If you are in a situation where you cannot express yourself clearly in English, call this number first.
- How it works: They can connect you to any of the other emergency services listed here and provide a real-time translator.
10. Your University’s 24/7 Security Line

Every major 2026 campus (e.g., Melbourne Uni, USYD, Monash) has a dedicated security team.
- Use for: Requesting a "Security Escort" to your car at night or reporting suspicious behavior on campus grounds.
2026 Quick-Save Table

Situation Number
Life-Threatening 000
Police (Non-Urgent) 131 444
Nurse Advice 1800 022 222
Storm / Flood 132 500
Poison / Bites 13 11 26
Travel
1. Triple Zero (000): The Primary Emergency Line

This is the only number for life-threatening or time-critical emergencies.
- Services: Police, Fire, and Ambulance.
- Tip: You can call 000 even if your phone has no credit or the SIM card is locked.
2. 131 444: Police Assistance Line

For situations that require police but are not an immediate emergency.
- Use for: Reporting a stolen phone, property damage, or a minor car accident where no one is injured.
3. 1800 022 222: Healthdirect Australia

A 24/7 service where you can speak to a Registered Nurse for free health advice.
- Use for: When you're sick at 3 AM and don't know if you should go to the hospital or wait for a GP.
4. 13 11 14: Lifeline (Mental Health Support)

Australia’s leading 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service.
- Note: In 2026, you can also text 0477 13 11 14 if you prefer messaging over a phone call.
5. 132 500: State Emergency Service (SES)

For help during natural disasters like severe storms, floods, or fallen trees on your property.
- Tip: Do not call 000 for a leaking roof during a storm; call 132 500 instead.
6. 13 11 26: Poisons Information Centre

Available 24/7 for advice on poisonings, overdoses, bites, and stings.
- Critical for: Identifying if a spider bite or accidental ingestion of a household chemical is dangerous.
7. 1800 737 732: 1800RESPECT

The national 24/7 counselling and support service for domestic, family, and sexual violence.
- Support: They provide confidential advice and can help you create a safety plan.
8. 1800 123 400: National Security Hotline

To report suspicious activity that may be related to terrorism or national security.
- Mantra: "If it doesn't add up, speak up." You can report anonymously.
9. 131 450: TIS National (Translating & Interpreting)

If you are in a situation where you cannot express yourself clearly in English, call this number first.
- How it works: They can connect you to any of the other emergency services listed here and provide a real-time translator.
10. Your University’s 24/7 Security Line

Every major 2026 campus (e.g., Melbourne Uni, USYD, Monash) has a dedicated security team.
- Use for: Requesting a "Security Escort" to your car at night or reporting suspicious behavior on campus grounds.
2026 Quick-Save Table

Situation Number
Life-Threatening 000
Police (Non-Urgent) 131 444
Nurse Advice 1800 022 222
Storm / Flood 132 500
Poison / Bites 13 11 26
Visa & Immigration
1. Triple Zero (000): The Primary Emergency Line

This is the only number for life-threatening or time-critical emergencies.
- Services: Police, Fire, and Ambulance.
- Tip: You can call 000 even if your phone has no credit or the SIM card is locked.
2. 131 444: Police Assistance Line

For situations that require police but are not an immediate emergency.
- Use for: Reporting a stolen phone, property damage, or a minor car accident where no one is injured.
3. 1800 022 222: Healthdirect Australia

A 24/7 service where you can speak to a Registered Nurse for free health advice.
- Use for: When you're sick at 3 AM and don't know if you should go to the hospital or wait for a GP.
4. 13 11 14: Lifeline (Mental Health Support)

Australia’s leading 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service.
- Note: In 2026, you can also text 0477 13 11 14 if you prefer messaging over a phone call.
5. 132 500: State Emergency Service (SES)

For help during natural disasters like severe storms, floods, or fallen trees on your property.
- Tip: Do not call 000 for a leaking roof during a storm; call 132 500 instead.
6. 13 11 26: Poisons Information Centre

Available 24/7 for advice on poisonings, overdoses, bites, and stings.
- Critical for: Identifying if a spider bite or accidental ingestion of a household chemical is dangerous.
7. 1800 737 732: 1800RESPECT

The national 24/7 counselling and support service for domestic, family, and sexual violence.
- Support: They provide confidential advice and can help you create a safety plan.
8. 1800 123 400: National Security Hotline

To report suspicious activity that may be related to terrorism or national security.
- Mantra: "If it doesn't add up, speak up." You can report anonymously.
9. 131 450: TIS National (Translating & Interpreting)

If you are in a situation where you cannot express yourself clearly in English, call this number first.
- How it works: They can connect you to any of the other emergency services listed here and provide a real-time translator.
10. Your University’s 24/7 Security Line

Every major 2026 campus (e.g., Melbourne Uni, USYD, Monash) has a dedicated security team.
- Use for: Requesting a "Security Escort" to your car at night or reporting suspicious behavior on campus grounds.
2026 Quick-Save Table

Situation Number
Life-Threatening 000
Police (Non-Urgent) 131 444
Nurse Advice 1800 022 222
Storm / Flood 132 500
Poison / Bites 13 11 26
Parents Hub
1. Triple Zero (000): The Primary Emergency Line

This is the only number for life-threatening or time-critical emergencies.
- Services: Police, Fire, and Ambulance.
- Tip: You can call 000 even if your phone has no credit or the SIM card is locked.
2. 131 444: Police Assistance Line

For situations that require police but are not an immediate emergency.
- Use for: Reporting a stolen phone, property damage, or a minor car accident where no one is injured.
3. 1800 022 222: Healthdirect Australia

A 24/7 service where you can speak to a Registered Nurse for free health advice.
- Use for: When you're sick at 3 AM and don't know if you should go to the hospital or wait for a GP.
4. 13 11 14: Lifeline (Mental Health Support)

Australia’s leading 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service.
- Note: In 2026, you can also text 0477 13 11 14 if you prefer messaging over a phone call.
5. 132 500: State Emergency Service (SES)

For help during natural disasters like severe storms, floods, or fallen trees on your property.
- Tip: Do not call 000 for a leaking roof during a storm; call 132 500 instead.
6. 13 11 26: Poisons Information Centre

Available 24/7 for advice on poisonings, overdoses, bites, and stings.
- Critical for: Identifying if a spider bite or accidental ingestion of a household chemical is dangerous.
7. 1800 737 732: 1800RESPECT

The national 24/7 counselling and support service for domestic, family, and sexual violence.
- Support: They provide confidential advice and can help you create a safety plan.
8. 1800 123 400: National Security Hotline

To report suspicious activity that may be related to terrorism or national security.
- Mantra: "If it doesn't add up, speak up." You can report anonymously.
9. 131 450: TIS National (Translating & Interpreting)

If you are in a situation where you cannot express yourself clearly in English, call this number first.
- How it works: They can connect you to any of the other emergency services listed here and provide a real-time translator.
10. Your University’s 24/7 Security Line

Every major 2026 campus (e.g., Melbourne Uni, USYD, Monash) has a dedicated security team.
- Use for: Requesting a "Security Escort" to your car at night or reporting suspicious behavior on campus grounds.
2026 Quick-Save Table

Situation Number
Life-Threatening 000
Police (Non-Urgent) 131 444
Nurse Advice 1800 022 222
Storm / Flood 132 500
Poison / Bites 13 11 26
Student Hub
1. Triple Zero (000): The Primary Emergency Line

This is the only number for life-threatening or time-critical emergencies.
- Services: Police, Fire, and Ambulance.
- Tip: You can call 000 even if your phone has no credit or the SIM card is locked.
2. 131 444: Police Assistance Line

For situations that require police but are not an immediate emergency.
- Use for: Reporting a stolen phone, property damage, or a minor car accident where no one is injured.
3. 1800 022 222: Healthdirect Australia

A 24/7 service where you can speak to a Registered Nurse for free health advice.
- Use for: When you're sick at 3 AM and don't know if you should go to the hospital or wait for a GP.
4. 13 11 14: Lifeline (Mental Health Support)

Australia’s leading 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service.
- Note: In 2026, you can also text 0477 13 11 14 if you prefer messaging over a phone call.
5. 132 500: State Emergency Service (SES)

For help during natural disasters like severe storms, floods, or fallen trees on your property.
- Tip: Do not call 000 for a leaking roof during a storm; call 132 500 instead.
6. 13 11 26: Poisons Information Centre

Available 24/7 for advice on poisonings, overdoses, bites, and stings.
- Critical for: Identifying if a spider bite or accidental ingestion of a household chemical is dangerous.
7. 1800 737 732: 1800RESPECT

The national 24/7 counselling and support service for domestic, family, and sexual violence.
- Support: They provide confidential advice and can help you create a safety plan.
8. 1800 123 400: National Security Hotline

To report suspicious activity that may be related to terrorism or national security.
- Mantra: "If it doesn't add up, speak up." You can report anonymously.
9. 131 450: TIS National (Translating & Interpreting)

If you are in a situation where you cannot express yourself clearly in English, call this number first.
- How it works: They can connect you to any of the other emergency services listed here and provide a real-time translator.
10. Your University’s 24/7 Security Line

Every major 2026 campus (e.g., Melbourne Uni, USYD, Monash) has a dedicated security team.
- Use for: Requesting a "Security Escort" to your car at night or reporting suspicious behavior on campus grounds.
2026 Quick-Save Table

Situation Number
Life-Threatening 000
Police (Non-Urgent) 131 444
Nurse Advice 1800 022 222
Storm / Flood 132 500
Poison / Bites 13 11 26

Situation	Number
Life-Threatening	000
Police (Non-Urgent)	131 444
Nurse Advice	1800 022 222
Storm / Flood	132 500
Poison / Bites	13 11 26

Situation	Number
Life-Threatening	000
Police (Non-Urgent)	131 444
Nurse Advice	1800 022 222
Storm / Flood	132 500
Poison / Bites	13 11 26

Situation	Number
Life-Threatening	000
Police (Non-Urgent)	131 444
Nurse Advice	1800 022 222
Storm / Flood	132 500
Poison / Bites	13 11 26

Situation	Number
Life-Threatening	000
Police (Non-Urgent)	131 444
Nurse Advice	1800 022 222
Storm / Flood	132 500
Poison / Bites	13 11 26

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