Emergency contacts

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If you are in crisis, anxious or depressed and want to talk with someone.

Emergency help

000 Emergency

Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency or if someone is in danger.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

106 Text Emergency Relay Service

Teletypewriters (TTY) users can text one zero six (106) in an emergency. 

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

National Relay Service (NRS)

If you are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication difficulty please contact us through your preferred NRS call channel.

Emergency respite

If you become sick or injured and can’t continue to care, Carer Gateway can help to organise emergency respite services to take over while you recover, if a suitable service is available in your local area.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Need to talk?

Lifeline

You can phone Lifeline to speak to a Crisis Supporter on 13 11 14, text 0477 131 114 or chat to Lifeline online.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Find out how to use the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) to help you talk to Carer Gateway staff in your language

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