In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)

Emergency Contact
In a life threatening emergency dial Triple Zero (000)

triple zero 000

ACT Public Hospitals

Canberra Hospital

5124 0000

Calvary Hospital

6201 6111

Mental Health

Call Mental Health Triage on

1800 629 354

(free call except from mobiles or public phones) or

6205 1065

Poisons Hotline

For a poison emergency in Australia call

131126

Drug and Alcohol Help Line

The Drug and Alcohol Help Line is available 24-hours, 7 days a week on

5124 9977

Health Protection Service

For after hours urgent public health matters including environmental health, radiation safety, food poisoning and communicable disease management phone:

(02) 6205 1700

healthdirect

24 hour health advice

1800 022 222

ACT State Emergency Service

Emergency help
during flood or storms

132 500

Grass Mowing

The ACT Government is committed to providing quality open space for the recreational and social needs of the community.

Recent and widespread rainfall has resulted in rapid grass growth across the city. Mowing operations are now underway along arterial roads in north Canberra, with mowing of arterial roads in south Canberra to commence on 24 February 2020. Mowing of parks and open spaces within suburban areas is also underway and all areas are expected to be mown before the end of March 2020. A mowing map will be available on this page by early March 2020.

Pictures of grass mowing

Nature strips

Residents are expected to mow and maintain the nature strip adjacent to their property. For information about nature strips, including how to maintain your nature strip, please visit nature strips.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the ACT, the Ngunnawal people. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.