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Emergency + App

The Emergency + App provides information about when to call Triple Zero and
information about who to call in various non-emergency situations.

Services

  • Phone support
  • Online
Ambulance Tasmania

Tas After Hours

We provide Tasmanians with information about the range of medical services available after hours (at night time, on weekends and public holidays) and how to find them

Services

  • Phone support
  • Online
Primary Health Tasmania

Emergencies Ministry

Providing Psychological First Aid and Emotional Spiritual Care in times of emergency and disaster in Tasmania.

Services

  • Phone support
  • Walk in
  • Outreach
  • Online
Tasmanian Council of Churches Emergencies Ministry

Emergency Relief for Temporary Visa Holders

These are emergency relief payments, not income support. We can only provide one-off, limited amounts to help people with essential needs like food and medicine.

Services

  • Phone support
Red Cross

Personal Alarms

A Red Cross personal alarm gives you access to emergency help in your home or garden, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The service can assist you to continue living at home safely with independence and peace of mind.

Red Cross

Tasmanian Project for Positive Living (TasPPL)

Client support for people living with a Blood Borne Virus (HIV, Hepatitis B and C).
** COVID-19 Update - We are in a position to offer some emergency relief primarily to people living with HIV and hepatitis. We have transitioned to work from home for most activities though have staff onsite at some times throughout the week. **

Services

  • Phone support
  • Walk in
  • Online
TasCAHRD (Tasmanian Council on AIDS, Hepatitis and Related Diseases)

Preparing for Emergencies

Red Cross has a wide range of resources to help older people, people with disabilities, people who have just moved, psychological first aid and lots more.

Red Cross

Save 000 for Saving Lives

A significant number of Triple Zero (000) calls requesting an ambulance response are not real emergencies and do not require immediate medical assistance. There are several alternatives to calling an ambulance. Please ... save 000 for saving lives and only call an ambulance if it's a medical emergency.

Ambulance Tasmania

Rural Chaplaincy

Advocacy, Emergency Assistance, Family Support, Financial Assistance & Advice,

Services

  • Phone support
  • Outreach
Salvation Army

Emergency Meeting Points

If you live or work in a rural area, you should make a note of nearby Emergency Meeting Points. If you require emergency assistance and expect the ambulance or other emergency services might have difficulty locating you, arrange for someone to meet them at the nearest Emergency Meeting Point and guide them to your location.

Services

  • Outreach
Ambulance Tasmania

Early Access to Defibrillation Program

You cannot do any harm to a person by applying an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). You just have to turn it on and the machine will talk you through everything you need to do in simple steps – so have a go, you may just save a life.

Ambulance Tasmania

Lifeline 13 11 14 crisis support

If you are thinking about suicide, experiencing a personal crisis or feeling alone help is available any time 24/7 on 13 11 14. No one needs to face their problems alone. If you struggle talking on the phone you can Text Lifeline on 0477 13 11 14, available 6.00pm to midnight (AEDT), 7 days a week.

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  • Phone support
  • Online
Lifeline Tasmania