Emergency numbers in Australia: 000 and non-urgent lines
When to call 000, and the police, SES and other non-urgent numbers in every state and territory.
In short
Australia has one emergency number, 000 (triple zero), for police, fire and ambulance. Use it when someone's life or property is in danger right now. For anything less urgent, each state has non-emergency numbers, listed below.
What to do
Dial 000 for a police, fire or ambulance emergency.
Details for your state or territory
Tap your state to see its rules.
South Australia
What you need to know
- SA Police, find your local station: 131 444
- State Emergency Service (floods, storms): 132 500
- SA Ambulance (non-emergency and membership): 1300 136 272
SA Police ↗State Emergency Service ↗SA Ambulance ↗
Last checked 8 Oct 2026.
New South Wales
What you need to know
- Police Assistance Line, for non-urgent crime reports and enquiries, 24 hours: 131 444
- NSW SES, for help in floods and storms: 132 500
Emergency services (NSW Government) ↗
Last checked 12 Oct 2026.
Victoria
What you need to know
- Police Assistance Line, for non-urgent help or to report a crime that has already happened, 24 hours: 131 444
- VICSES, for flood and storm emergencies: 132 500
- VicEmergency Hotline, for information during major emergencies: 1800 226 226
- Need an interpreter? Call 131 450 and ask for the service you want
Police Assistance Line (Victoria Police) ↗When to call 132 500 (VICSES) ↗
Last checked 12 Oct 2026.
Queensland
What you need to know
- Policelink, for non-urgent police matters: 131 444
- SES, for storm and flood help that is not life-threatening: 132 500
Queensland SES ↗Report to Queensland Police ↗
Last checked 12 Oct 2026.
Western Australia
What you need to know
- WA Police, when it is not an emergency: 131 444
- State Emergency Service, for storm and flood help: 132 500
- Hearing or speech impaired (TTY): 106
About calling 000 and 131 444 (WA Police) ↗
Last checked 12 Oct 2026.
Tasmania
What you need to know
- Police Assistance Line, for non-emergencies: 131 444
- SES, for help during a flood or storm: 132 500
- Ambulance Tasmania, for non-emergency treatment and transport: 1800 008 008
Last checked 12 Oct 2026.
Australian Capital Territory
What you need to know
- ACT Policing, for non-urgent police assistance: 131 444
- ACT SES, for help during floods and storms: 132 500
Who to contact (ACT Policing) ↗Contact ACT SES ↗
Last checked 12 Oct 2026.
Northern Territory
What you need to know
- NT Police, for non-emergencies: 131 444
- NT Emergency Service, for help during floods, storms and cyclones, 24 hours: 132 500
Contact an emergency service (NT Government) ↗
Last checked 12 Oct 2026.