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Dial Triple Zero (000) for police, fire or ambulance in a life or property threatening time critical emergency situation from all telephones (landline, mobile phones and payphones) in Australia. Information about calling Triple Zero (000) from voice over internet protocol is available. For more information about triple zero (000) go to http://www.triplezero.gov.au . |
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112 is the GSM international standard emergency number which can only be dialled on digital mobile phones. 112 can be dialled anywhere in the world with GSM coverage and is automatically translated to that country's emergency number. |
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If you are deaf or have a speech or hearing impairment you can call 106 using a textphone (TTY) or a computer with modem access, to request police, fire or ambulance assistance. For more information go to http://www.relayservice.com.au/topics/2065.html |
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regulates and monitors the Emergency Call Services. Find out more about what ACMA’s role is in relation to the Emergency Call Services.
To find out more about the Emergency Call Services read our frequently asked questions page.
To find out more information on when and how to call the Emergency Call Services, as well as information on state and territory emergency service organisations visit http://www.triplezero.gov.au.
Find out more about calling the Emergency Call Service (Triple Zero) from a mobile phone and using 112.
The Australian 106 emergency call relay service is the world's first national text-based emergency call service for people who are deaf or who have a speech or hearing impairment. 106 is operated by Australian Communication Exchange (ACE) which provides the national relay service.
ACMA reports, consultation papers or guidelines on the Emergency Call Services are available on ACMA's website.
Posters in English and other languages have been produced to promote awareness of the Emergency Call Service (Triple Zero) in the community. These can be downloaded from ACMA's website or contact ACMA for copies to be sent to you. To find out more about the 2007 Triple Zero (000) Awareness Campaign and Promotional Material go to www.triplezero.gov.au
Find out more about the history of the Emergency Call Services.
If you require any further information or would like to provide feedback please contact ACMA.
Community and National Interests Section
Australian Communications and Media Authority
PO Box 13120
Law Courts
Melbourne VIC 8010
Phone: 03 9963 6800
Email: emergency.calls@acma.gov.au