Supporting the community.
THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE (AFP) The Crime & Investigation Network works in partnership with the Australian Federal Police (AFP), providing on-air and online resources to various AFP campaigns such as Missing Persons Week. The AFP is a progressive and multi-faceted law enforcement organisation, taking a strong lead in the fight against 21st century crime. By employing the core principles of prevention, deterrence, partnerships and innovation, the AFP strives to build a more secure future for Australia and its global partners. Counter-terrorism and national security are major business priorities, underpinned by an unprecedented focus on strategy and investment. So too is the AFP's commitment to international relations, which drives inter-agency collaboration and enables the fight against transnational crime to be taken to its source. At a national level, the AFP continues to work successfully with the Australian Government and key agencies on a range of counter-terrorism, crime-fighting and capacity building initiatives. The AFP is a truly global policing agency, committed to staying one step ahead in a rapidly evolving criminal environment. For more information on the FP, go to www.afp.gov.au Australian Capital Territory MISSING PERSONS Going missing is not a crime and you do not have to wait 24 hours before reporting a person missing. The aim of police is to confirm that people reported as missing are safe and well. If you have any information that may assist in locating a missing person or would like to report a missing person. To report a sighting of a missing person complete the Missing Persons Sighting Form. National Missing Persons Coordination Centre LIFELINE - Providing Care in times of Crisis
STATE & TERRITORY POLICE INFORMATION
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Every year approximately 35,000 people are reported missing in Australia, that’s one every 15 minutes. While over 95% are located within a month, the impact on families, friends and the missing persons themselves can be devastating.
- Contact your local police station.
- Contact the National Missing Persons Coordination Centre (1800 000 634)
- Contact Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000)
(The National Missing Persons Coordination Centre operates from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).
1800 000 634 (Toll free)
National Missing Persons Coordination Centre
PO Box 401
Canberra
ACT 2601
Call 13 11 14 for 24 hour emotional support
Help Lifeline provide care and community recovery to areas currently being devastated by floods in North QLD and Bushfires in Victoria.
A number of Lifeline’s Centres are on the ground providing community recovery and emotional support during the QLD flood crisis and Victorian bushfires. Lifeline is an experienced provider of community recovery and crisis support, however your donations are needed to make a difference.
You can support this important work and help to connect people with care by making a donation. Your money will go directly to those Lifeline Centres involved in the current bushfire and flood crises.
With the flood emergencies in North Queensland and devastating bushfires in Victoria at the moment, Lifeline Australia is reminding the community to connect with care during and after natural disasters.
Trauma reaction to natural disasters may occur immediately after the event or in the weeks and months following. Trauma can be felt by people immediately involved, people who have experienced similar situations in their past or even people disconnected to the event.
Lifeline’s 24 hour telephone counselling line continues to be available 24 hours a day for anyone needing support during this crisis. This page also provides some helpful resources that may assist you or your family.
Emergency support numbers
Victorian Bushfire Information Line
For specific information concerning the fires in Victoria, call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667. Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech / communication impairment may call textphone/telewriter (TTY) on 1800 122 969.
Information is also available at www.dse.vic.gov.au/fires or http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au
Queensland Department of Communities Disaster Recovery Hotline
Individuals from areas affected by the North Queensland floods may be eligible for financial support and can obtain more information regarding their entitlements by contacting the Queensland Department of Communities Disaster Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349.
A recovery centre has been set up in Ingham at the Royal Hotel, Lannercost St. Open 9am-5pm Monday –Saturday.
Lifeline Australia
Lifeline is at the coal-face of mental health and emotional wellbeing service delivery, in Australia. Lifeline provides emotional support for people in a crisis, through telephone counselling, face-to-face counselling and via a range of community based programs. Lifeline makes around one million contacts with the Australia public each and every year though a myriad of programs, including the provision of an average of 1200 telephone counselling sessions every day.
Lifeline is one of the largest mental health and wellbeing services in Australia, with over 10,000 volunteers and staff in hundreds of Centres, Warehouses and Shops.
Lifeline is dedicated to improving mental health and emotional wellbeing services and information in Australia and the region, and has a particular passion for suicide prevention.
CRIMESTOPPERS
Crime Stoppers allows you to provide anonymous information about criminal activity to the police without being directly involved in the investigation process. Every piece of information is important. It may seem insignificant to you but it could prove vital to the investigation, arrest and prosecution, plus you could be eligible for a reward of up to $1000 if the information you report results in an arrest.
How you can help.
- If you are in a life threatening situation or emergency dial 000.
- If you are witnessing a crime in progress or wish to report a crime please contact the Australian Federal Police on 131 444.
- If you have information about illegal activity or suspected perpetrators relating to crime anywhere in Australia, call 1800 333 000, (toll free).
Crime Stoppers Australia Website
Crime Stoppers International Website
NATIONAL HELP LINES
FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE AND URGENT ASSISTANCE CALL 000
· LifeLine: 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au
· Mensline Australia: 1300 78 99 78
· 24 hr telephone support and counselling hotline: 1800 200 526
· 24 Hour Kids Help Line: 1800 551 800 or www.kidshelp.com.au
· Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277
· Translating and Interpreting Service: 13 14 50
· Dalee Counsel - Online Counselling Support: www.onlinecounsellingsupport.com.au
For more information on White Ribbon Day and help in your state, go to www.whiteribbonday.org.au
STATE & TERRITORY POLICE INFORMATION
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Situation |
Details |
Phone/email |
Emergency
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You or someone else is in immediate danger, the offender is still in the vicinity, or there has been a serious accident. |
Call 000, ask for police and remain on the phone until police arrive. |
Crime Stoppers
|
Report illegal activity, or provide information on unsolved crimes anywhere in Australia.
|
Call 1800 333 000
|
Police attendance
|
You require police assistance, but there is no immediate danger.
|
Call 131 444 |
Police attendance at Airports |
You require police assistance at International Airports at both Domestic and International terminals. |
Call 131 AFP
|
Emergency translation |
Translation service for emergency situations only. |
Call 1300 655 010 |
