Useful Links

Useful links to check on a regular basis:

NSW SES Warnings & Emergency Updates:

BOM NSW Warnings Summary: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings

Install the Hazards Near Me App: www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

Local Council Emergency Dashboards:

Live Traffic NSW (road closures & conditions): www.livetraffic.com or call 132 701

NSW Power Outage Tracker: www.energynetworks.com.au/power-outages

Cyclone Alfred recovery: https://www.nsw.gov.au/cyclonealfredrecovery

Emergency broadcaster (ABC Radio) on FM94.5 or AM720

River heights

Resilient Lismore Hub: www.resilientlismore.org.au

Legal Aid can provide free legal help for those affected by a disaster, including insurance claims and disputes, housing and tenancy, financial hardship, and government disaster grants: 1800 801 529 and https://disasterhelp.legalaid.nsw.gov.au

Help in a crisis

If you require immediate 24/7 help, call 000. You can also contact:

  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters 13YARN (13 9276)

  • Mental Health Line 1800 011 511

  • Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

  • Lifeline 13 11 14

  • MensLine 1300 78 99 78

  • Lifeline Text 0477 13 11 14

  • Kids Helpline 1800 551 800

  • Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

  • In an emergency, please call 000 or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

Call North Coast Health Connect on 1800 198 888 for free, 24/7 access to registered nurses who can answer your questions.

They can also connect you to a bulk-billed GP (virtual or in-person) or a pharmacist if needed.

https://northcoasthealthconnect.org.au/

  • Call or web chat

  • Available 24/7

  • Confidential

  • Connect with a GP or pharmacist if needed

We understand that some healthcare services may currently be unavailable. If you're a NSW North Coast community member and need to speak with someone, please reach out to this service.

If somebody is having a mental health crisis the first step is to provide immediate telephone support through Mental Health Hotline https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/Pages/mental-health-line.aspx 

Please stay informed and safe. And take a few moments to pause and ground yourself.