Call Triple Zero000 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, or severe mental health concern.
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.
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. A nurse will answer your call. It's free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
