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Who to call for help

In an immediate, life-threatening emergency such as:

  • Chest pain or chest tightness
  • Sudden numbness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg
  • Large burns
  • Serious accidents
  • Severe bleeding
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Extreme pain
  • Unconsciousness

Call Triple Zero (000) and the call taker will help you.

Examples of immediate, life-threatening emergencies

If you need urgent care but it is not life-threatening

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