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

Active travel in the community

The ACT is a great city for walking and cycling, with hundreds of kilometres of shared off-road paths, a moderate climate, relatively flat terrain, and an extensive trail network in our nature parks.

Download cycling and walking maps or plan your journey to the local shops, playground, appointments, school or work.

Active travel also has proven health benefits.

The importance of active travel

The ACT Government's Building an Integrated Transport Network (PDF 9.5MB) (the Active Travel Framework) recognises that walking and cycling are essential parts of Canberra's transport system. Through active travel initiatives, we're integrating walking and cycling into Canberra's overall urban planning, transport, health, environment and education systems.

The Active Travel Office, together with an advisory group, is responsible for making this happen. You can also play a part by:

Contact the Active Travel office on 13 22 81 or email TCCS.Activetravel@act.gov.au

Other resources

Find other active travel ideas, tips and resources at:

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.