Important Numbers

The following are some important numbers you may need to call from time to time in the event of an emergency or to gain assistance, along with links to the relevant websites.

Please visit other parts of the New Residents Guide section of this website to find out more about some of the services offered in Townsville.

Service	Contact Number
Emergency – Police, Fire, Ambulance	000
Child, Youth and Family Health Services	4799 9000
Commonwealth Respite and Carelink	1800 052 222
Community Health Services	4799 9500
Community Information Centre	4771 4230
Crime Stoppers	1800 333 000
Ergon Energy (electricity) General enquiries Loss of power and emergencies	13 10 46 13 22 96
Lifeline (24 hour counselling)	13 11 14
Poisons Information Centre	13 11 26
Police Stations Townsville Police Communications Room	4759 9777
QLD Health Hotline	13 432 584 (13 HEALTH)
State Emergency Services (SES)	13 25 00
Taxi Service	13 10 08
The Townsville Hospital	4796 1111
Townsville City Council Customer Service Centre (all enquiries) After hours emergency	4727 9000 4727 8999
Early Years Information Service	4725 0129

Tuesday, 24 November
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