000 – Ambulance, police or fire
132 500 - State Emergency Service (SES)
1800 022 222 - HealthdirectHealth advice available 24 hours a day.
1800 011 511 - Mental Health Line. Press ‘Option 1’ to be transferred to your nearest community mental health drug and alcohol service.
If you need support, there are a number of services you can access for free. If you're not sure, see When should I ask for mental health support?. Also available in multiple languages.
Pharmacists may be able to help replace medicines or prescriptions. Speak with your local pharmacy, GP or call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222
NSW Health collaborates with partners agencies to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies.
Discuss emergency plans with family, neighbours, and friends who may need extra support. Find below practical advice on personal emergency preparation.
Being prepared for an emergency can minimise its impact on you and your family.
Advice on how you can prepare to evacuate and what you can expect.
NSW Health supports partner agencies establishing evacuation centres.
Find information that can assist you in preventing, preparing, responding to and recovering from natural disasters and incidents.
NSW Health recognises there are people in NSW who may require additional support during an incident. To ensure you and your loved ones are well-prepared for in an incident, please refer to:
