There are simple things we can all do to ensure our homes are safe and to reduce risk of injury or harm at home. You will find valuable contacts and links here to expert safety tips about different risks at home and what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

In the Case of an Emergency   Call 000

TasALERT

TasALERT is an emergency warning and information system online.

TasALERT website
TasALERT facebook

Useful Phone Numbers

1800 022 222
Health Direct

132 500
SES – State Emergency Service

131 444
Tasmania Police

1800 000 699
Tasmania Fire Service

1800 008 008
Ambulance Tasmania

131 126
Poisons Information Centre

1800 333 000
Crime Stoppers

Useful Websites

Find Help – TasCOSS

First Aid – Health Direct

After Hours Help Lines – Primary Health Tasmania

Tas Police Safety at Home – Tasmanian Police

Gas Heating Safety Tips – Tas Gas

Reducing Fire Risk at Home – Tas Fire

Visual Guide to Fire Safety – Tas Fire

Home Electrical Safety – Tas Networks

Kidsafe Info – Kidsafe

Raising Children – Australian Parenting Website

Prevent Falls in the Elderly – Australian Government

DIY Renovations Safety – WorkSafe Tasmania

Safe Use and Storage of Medicines at Home – Vic Better Health Channel

Disposal of Unwanted and Unused Medicine – Return Unwanted Medicines Project

Food Safety at Home – Health Direct

Cyber Safety (Safe Internet Use) – eSafety Australian Government

Keep Watch and Prevent Drowning at Home – Royal Lifesaving Australia

Severe Weather – Bureau of Meteorology

Safety on Rural Properties – National Centre for Farmer Health