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Life-threatening emergency? Call 000immediately.  ·  Mental health crisis: Lifeline 13 11 14  ·  Health advice: 1800 022 222

Emergency & Health

Australian Health Guide

Emergency contacts, state services, major hospitals and health practitioner finders — GPs, dentists, physios, osteopaths, chiropractors and more.

Emergency & Crisis Numbers

Call 000 for any life-threatening emergency — police, fire or ambulance.

000

Triple Zero

Police, Fire and Ambulance — life-threatening emergencies only. Works from any phone, including no credit.

112

International Emergency

Alternative to 000. Works from mobile phones even without a SIM or signal on another network.

106

TTY Emergency (Deaf/HoH)

Text-based emergency line for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Requires a TTY device.

13 11 14

Lifeline

24/7 crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support line.

1300 22 4636

Beyond Blue

24/7 mental health, depression and anxiety support.

13 92 76

13YARN (First Nations)

24/7 crisis support run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

1800 737 732

1800RESPECT

24/7 national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.

131 444

Police Assistance Line (NSW)

Non-emergency police assistance for NSW. Equivalent numbers exist in each state.

1800 022 222

Healthdirect (24/7 nurse line)

Speak to a registered nurse any time for health advice. Free government service.

13 HEALTH (QLD)

13 43 25 84

Queensland's 24/7 health advice line — speak to a nurse or find nearby health services.

National Health Services

Medicare, My Health Record, service finders and key national health agencies.

State & Territory Emergency Services

For life-threatening emergencies always call 000 first. Non-emergency police: 131 444.

Major Public Hospitals

Major hospitals by state. Always call 000 in an emergency — do not self-transport for serious conditions.

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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

NSW

Sydney · Major Public · (02) 9515 6111

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Westmead Hospital

NSW

Sydney (West) · Major Public · (02) 8890 5555

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St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

NSW

Sydney · Public/Private · (02) 8382 1111

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John Hunter Hospital

NSW

Newcastle · Major Public · (02) 4921 3000

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Wollongong Hospital

NSW

Wollongong · Major Public

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Royal Melbourne Hospital

VIC

Melbourne · Major Public · (03) 9342 7000

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Alfred Hospital

VIC

Melbourne · Major Public · (03) 9076 2000

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St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne

VIC

Melbourne · Public/Private · (03) 9231 2211

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Monash Medical Centre

VIC

Clayton · Major Public · (03) 9594 6666

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Geelong Hospital (Barwon Health)

VIC

Geelong · Major Public

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Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital

QLD

Brisbane · Major Public · (07) 3646 8111

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Princess Alexandra Hospital

QLD

Brisbane · Major Public · (07) 3176 2111

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Gold Coast University Hospital

QLD

Gold Coast · Major Public · (07) 5687 5000

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Sunshine Coast University Hospital

QLD

Sunshine Coast · Major Public

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Royal Perth Hospital

WA

Perth · Major Public · (08) 9224 2244

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Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

WA

Perth (Nedlands) · Major Public · (08) 6457 3333

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Fiona Stanley Hospital

WA

Perth (Murdoch) · Major Public · (08) 6152 2222

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Royal Adelaide Hospital

SA

Adelaide · Major Public · (08) 7074 0000

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Flinders Medical Centre

SA

Adelaide (Bedford Park) · Major Public · (08) 8204 5511

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Royal Hobart Hospital

TAS

Hobart · Major Public · (03) 6166 8308

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Launceston General Hospital

TAS

Launceston · Major Public

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Canberra Hospital

ACT

Canberra · Major Public · (02) 5124 0000

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Royal Darwin Hospital

NT

Darwin · Major Public · (08) 8922 8888

Find a Health Practitioner

Verify any practitioner's registration at AHPRA.gov.au before booking.

🩺 General Practitioners (GPs)

🦷 Dentists

🦴 Physiotherapists

🖐️ Osteopaths

🧠 Chiropractors

💬 Psychologists & Counsellors

👁️ Optometrists

💊 Pharmacies

🦻 Audiologists & Speech Pathologists

Gyms & Fitness Centres

Major chains, boutique studios and community centres — from 24/7 budget gyms to premium full-service clubs.

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Anytime Fitness

Most locations

24/7 Access · 500+ nationally

24/7 access gym with 500+ locations Australia-wide. Month-to-month or annual memberships. Home club + guest access at all clubs.

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Fitness First

Premium · 60+ nationally

Premium gym chain with pools, group fitness, personal training and spa facilities at selected clubs.

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Goodlife Health Clubs

Full-service · 80+ nationally

Major gym chain across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and WA — pools, group classes and 24/7 access at most clubs.

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F45 Training

Functional / HIIT · 600+ nationally

High-intensity 45-minute functional training sessions. Franchise model with hundreds of studios across Australia.

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Genesis Fitness

Budget

24/7 Access · 80+ nationally

Affordable 24/7 gym chain strong in regional and suburban areas. No lock-in contracts available.

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Snap Fitness

24/7 Access · 150+ nationally

Compact 24/7 gyms with key-fob access. Strong in suburban and regional markets.

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Plus Fitness

No lock-in

24/7 Access · 250+ nationally

24/7 Australian gym chain — no lock-in contracts, low joining fees and access across the network.

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Vision Personal Training

Personal Training · All major cities

Results-focused personal training studio model with structured programs and nutrition coaching.

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Barry's Bootcamp

Boutique / HIIT · Sydney · Melbourne

High-intensity red room workouts combining treadmill running and floor work. Premium boutique studio.

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Orangetheory Fitness

Group / Tech · Major cities

Heart-rate based group training. Technology-driven workouts with real-time performance tracking.

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CrossFit (Find a Box)

CrossFit · 200+ nationally

Find your nearest CrossFit affiliate ('box'). Community-driven functional fitness program.

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YMCA / YMCA Fitness

Affordable

Community / Pools · 100+ nationally

Community-focused gyms, pools and recreation centres. Often the most affordable option with concession rates.

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Council Aquatic Centres

Cheapest

Pools / Leisure · Every council area

Search for your local council pool, leisure centre or aquatic facility — often the lowest-cost option.

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Gym Finder — Healthdirect

Find local

Directory · National

Find gyms, pools and leisure centres near you via the government health services locator.

Disclaimer: This page is for general information only and does not constitute medical advice. Always call 000 in a life-threatening emergency. Phone numbers and links are provided in good faith — verify directly with the relevant service. AusHelp does not endorse any specific practitioner or provider.

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