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If you or a loved one believe your health concerns aren’t being taken seriously, you can escalate by connecting with relevant governing bodies.
| State / Territory | Program Name | How to Call / Activate |
|---|---|---|
| Queensland (QLD) | Ryan’s Rule | Call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). The operator will transfer you to a senior clinician. |
| New South Wales (NSW) | REACH | Call the hospital’s unique internal REACH phone number. This number is displayed on posters, flyers, or near the bedside phone in participating hospitals. |
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | CARE (Call and Respond Early) | Call the internal CARE number from a bedside landline or ask the operator for the CARE responder. (Available at major hubs like Canberra Hospital). |
| South Australia (SA) | Patient-Initiated Escalation | Call the specific escalation number found on the safety posters or brochures inside the ward. |
| Victoria (VIC) | HeRO (or localized variants) | Ask to speak immediately to the hospital’s Patient Liaison Officer, or call the dedicated escalation number listed on the ward’s patient safety boards. |
| Western Australia (WA) | CARE Call | Call the internal CARE Call number posted on the ward’s communication boards, or contact the on-site Patient Liaison Officer. |
| Northern Territory (NT) | Top End / Central Escalation | Ask to speak with the Patient Liaison Officer or shift manager. Look for localized hotline numbers displayed within the specific hospital. |
| Tasmania (TAS) | Patient Liaison | Request an immediate review through the Patient Liaison Officer or call the hospital-specific escalation extensions posted on the ward. |
