Guide to emergency phone numbers in Australia

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Here are your go-to numbers for any emergency you face while studying in Australia

While studying in Australia can be an amazing experience, it’s essential to acknowledge the possibility of encountering unforeseen circumstances in your daily life. Being prepared for events like medical emergencies, mental health challenges, traffic incidents, or criminal situations is crucial. In such cases, it is important not to panic but instead seek assistance and immediate help from relevant authorities.

How to cope with unforeseen emergencies when studying in Australia  

Being prepared for unforeseen circumstances is advisable. This article will discuss vital scenarios you should be ready for and provide guidance on how to respond to each of them. Keep the following emergency contact numbers saved to use in various situations of urgency.

Case 1: Robbery, burglary or crime

If you find yourself in a situation where you are a victim of a crime or witness one, it’s imperative to contact the police promptly. For emergencies, dial ‘000’ to reach the police department immediately, especially in cases of assault, attempted robbery, or ongoing break-ins. Additionally, if the situation is not urgent, and the suspect has already left, or you have realized you are a victim, use a different number to report non-urgent incidents.

Case 2: Fire emergency

In case of a fire in your apartment or in case you witness a fire situation in your neighbourhood immediately call ‘000’ for the fire department.

Apart from that vacate the building or the affected area immediately. Don’t use the elevator and try and help others in your vicinity to escape the situation.