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Due to Cyclone Alfred, health services may be disrupted in parts of Queensland and NSW. Check the healthdirect Service Finder for the latest information on health services in your area.
To seek advice or assistance in Queensland call 13 Health (13 43 25 84), otherwise call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. If you need urgent help from police, fire or ambulance services, call triple zero (000).
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