Emergency Services

Adelaide University is committed to the provision of a comprehensive Emergency Management framework that helps us to respond to the following priorities in the event of an emergency.

• protect the lives, property and environment of The University of Adelaide
• restore essential University infrastructure
• quickly restore administrative and academic functions.

The is achieved by using an all-hazards approach through

• prevention
• preparedness
• response
• recovery

Emergency Management arrangements need to be flexible to adapt to any type of emergency and also allow for sound and timely decision making in moments of crisis.

General Information

If the University is the first to be notified about an emergency, we will advise other Emergency Services.

The telephone number (08) (831) 35444 is for emergencies only. Do not use this number for general enquries.

In the event of a Life-Threatening Emergency dial “000”

• Explain the exact nature of the emergency;
• Explain your exact location; then
• Advise Security (as above)