Travelling around the state of Western Australia can take you to some remote areas. Here are some important contact numbers to keep in mind.
Emergency contact numbers:
Fire / Police / Ambulance: 000
Royal Flying Doctors Service: 1800 625 800
Automobile Association of Australia: 13 11 11
Those travelling to rural and remote areas of Western Australia should consider the use of a satellite phone. Satellite based networks are generally designed to provide coverage throughout Australia and, in particular, to places outside the coverage areas of land-based mobile phone networks.
For a comprehensive list of hospitals in Western Australia visit the Department of Health.
Non-emergency contact numbers:
Police: 131 444
Ambulance: 9334 1234 (non-emergency transport)
Fire Services of WA: 1800 199 084 (general enquiries)
State Emergency Services: 1300 130 039
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs: 13 18 81