In case of fire, medical or police emergency, dial 000.

Do you need medical care or advice?

If you or your child are unwell and you’re not sure what to do or where to go, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. healthdirect is free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call Triple Zero (000) or visit a hospital emergency department immediately if you have chest pressure or pain lasting more than 10 minutes, difficulty breathing, uncontrollable bleeding, sudden collapse or overdose.

Visit 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.

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Current as at: Thursday 9 May 2024
Contact page owner: NSW Ministry of Health