Contact the appropriate emergency or response service
If someone is in immediate danger, call 000 or 112.
For time-critical maritime or search and rescue matters, contact the Rescue Coordination Centre – Australia.
This includes:
- people in distress from accidents at sea or air
- sea and land search and rescue activities
- concern about the welfare of family or friends at sea
- accidental beacon activation.
Maritime search and rescue
Within Australia: 1800 641 792
Outside Australia: +61 2 6230 6811
Aviation and land search and rescue
Within Australia: 1800 815 257
Outside Australia: +61 2 6230 6899
