Telephones Australia has a modern telephone system which enables you to make local calls, long distance call within Australia (STD) and International Direct Dialling (IDD). Local calls from Telstra public payphones are untimed and charged at 40c. Public payphones accept all Australian coins and Telstra Smart Phonecards that can be purchased from most newsagents and retail outlets. Credit phones accept most participating credit-card suppliers including Visa and can be found at international and domestic airports, central-city locations and many hotels. Country Direct is a service that lets you speak directly with an operator in your home country or you can use an automated service. Mobile phones are available for rent, alternatively bring your own mobile phone with you. Australia`s mobile network operates on the 900 & 1800 band for GSM and 800 for CDMA. Telstra MobileNet has international roaming agreements with many countries. Please contact your telecommunications carrier for activating international roaming while you`re visiting Australia. Sydney Useful Telephone Numbers | Police, Fire and Ambulance | 000 | | Abortion Hotline | 9233 3780 | | Alcohol and Drug Information Service | 1800 422 599 | | Ambulance bookings | 13 12 33 | | Cancer council | 9334 1900 | | Centrecare Pregnancy Support | 9283 3099 | | Emergency Dental Info (after hours) | 9369 1111 | | Emergency Prescription Service | 9235 0333 | | Medicare | 12 20 11 | | Poisons Information Hotline | 13 11 26 | | Rape Crisis Centre | 9819 6565 | | Royal North Shore Hospital | 9926 7111 | | St. Vincents Hospital | 9339 1111 | | Sydney Hospital Emergency | 9382 7111 | | Sydney Sexual Health Centre | 9382 7440 |
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