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