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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.