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In Case of Emergency

To call an ambulance from any fixed phone in Australia, dial 000 (triple zero). It's a free call from public phone boxes.
 
To call an ambulance from any mobile phone in Australia, dial 112. It's a free call and works on all phones and networks.
 
Because of Sydney's complex geography, mobile phone coverage can be surprisingly patchy in many parts of the city. As a result, don't rely on a mobile phone to get you out of trouble.


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