Settlement Guide: Think carefully before you call Triple Zero

The police urge people in Australia to save Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only and contact the police for non-urgent incidents through other assistance lines. If your call to Triple Zero is not for an emergency, you might be delaying people in life-threatening situations from getting help in time.

Police Assistance Line (131 444) is available nationwide 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Source: Victoria Police

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