A-Z List of Telephone Contact Numbers by Subject
This page provides an alphabetical listing of Australian Government Contact Numbers by Subject. Selecting the plus sign box will expand the subject to display additional, related contact numbers. Selecting the subject link will take you to the subject entry in the Directory.
Calls to '13' numbers can be made from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call. Calls to '1800' numbers are free. Calls from mobile phones are charged at applicable mobile phone rates.
| Subject | Enquiries | Hours of Operation | Additional Information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Guide to the Australian Government - How to buy | 1300 889 873 | Business Hours | The printed guide to the structure, organisations and key people in the Australian Government. | |
| ACMA General Information | 1300 850 115 | Business Hours | General information about ACMA | |
| ACT Office | (02) 6274 6072 | Business hours | ||
| ASADA Anti-Doping Hotline | 1300 027 232 | 9am - 8pm (EST) Monday to Sunday | Check the status of substances over the phone. Athlete and National Sporting Organisations queries in relation to Athlete Whereabouts. | |
| ASIO - Australian Security Intelligence Organisation | 1800 020 648 | |||
| Administrative Appeals Tribunal | 1300 366 700 | Business Hours | General enquiries | |
| Aged Care Complaints | 1800 550 552 | Business Hours | Available to all users of aged care services | |
| Aged Care Information Line | 1800 500 853 | Business hours | Information about Community Aged Care Packages and residential care fees in Australian Government funded facilities | |
| Alcohol Campaign Information Line | 1800 250 015 | Alcohol and Drug Information Service | ||
| 13 14 50 | Business Hours | |||
| Austrade Export Enquiries | 13 2878 | Business Hours | ||
| Australian Antarctic Division | (03) 6232 3209 | 9am - 5pm | ||
| Australian Apprenticeship Access Program | 13 3873 | 8am-6pm | ||
| Australian Apprenticeships Referral Line | 13 3873 | 8am - 6pm | General Enquiries | |
| Australian Defence Force Mental Health Strategy All Hours Support Line | 1800 628 036 | 24 hours per day 7 days per week | The All Hours Support Line is a confidential telephone service providing mental health support to ADF members and their families 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The ASL is designed as a triage line, which means that it is there to help callers access ADF or civilian mental health services more easily. The aim of the service is to provide an immediate professional assessment and acute intervention including crisis management, to ADF members and their families and refer the caller to an appropriate ADF or civilian service for ongoing support. | |
| Australian Education International (AEI) Online | 1300 363 079 | 8-6pm National Business Hours | General Enquiries | |
| Australian JobSearch | Job Seekers call 13 6268, Employers call 13 1715 | 8am to 7pm (EST) Monday to Friday (both lines) | An online employment service that links employers and job seekers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This service is available on the Internet and touch screen units in Centrelink offices and Job Network premises. The service has links to related government and private sector services. | |
| Australian Passport Information Service | 131 232 | Mon-Fri 8:00am to 8:00pm Sat-Sun 8:30am to 5:00pm | ||
| Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) | 1300 131 060 | APRA is the prudential regulator of financial institutions. | ||
| Australian Recognised Trade Certificates - for Australian Residents | 1300 360 992 | 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm Friday (Australian Eastern Standard Time) | This TRA service assesses eligible Australian residents with relevant skills and experience seeking an Australian Recognised Trade Certificate. | |
| Australian Securities and Investments Commission Infoline | 1300 300 630 | Business | General Enquiries | |
| Australian VolunteerSearch | 1300 650 925 | 8am to 7pm (EST) Monday to Friday | Services to help potential volunteers find voluntary positions. The phone service is available for people without Internet access. Organisations register voluntary positions and potential volunteers register their resumes. The web site is also available via touch-screens in Job Network Members offices. | |
| Aviation search and rescue | 1800 815 257 | 24 hour emergency | ||
| Blood Authority Information line | (02) 6211 8300 | Business Hours | General enquiries | |
| Breastscreen Australia | 13 20 50 | Business hours | To book a free screening mammogram | |
| Business - New Enterprise Incentive Scheme | 13 6268 | 8am to 7pm (EST) Monday to Friday | Provides support and training for eligible job seekers who have an idea for a business to become self employed. | |
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