Emergency numbers, tourist police, hospitals, scams and safety tips for Sydney, Australia. Every Safety Centre page is pre-cached in the free CityNav app, so these numbers load instantly — even with no signal or roaming data.
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Public hospital emergency departments treat urgent cases; some visitors from countries with reciprocal agreements get limited cover, but most tourists pay, so travel insurance is essential. Dial 000 for an ambulance (which is billed and expensive). Pharmacies (chemists) and medical centres handle minor issues; healthdirect (1800 022 222) gives advice.
Embassies are in Canberra; Sydney hosts many consulates, mostly in the CBD and around Martin Place. Search your own country's directory for the nearest consulate.
Find your embassy in Australia →Dial 000 for police, ambulance and fire; 112 also works from mobiles. For non-urgent police matters call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.
Sydney is generally safe at night; take normal care around late-night nightlife areas and keep valuables secure.
Call 000 if in danger; otherwise report to NSW Police on 131 444 or at a station to get a report for insurance, and cancel stolen cards immediately.
Yes. Australia is English-speaking, and police can arrange interpreters via the national translating service for other languages.
Last verified: 2026-08-14
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