The Poison Information Centre Australia - 13 11 26
In Australia there are four Poison Information Centers operating in Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia and Victoria. Each center has trained staff to provide telephone consultation to medical professionals and the general public in cases of acute and chronic poisonings - 24 hours a day.
The Australian Poison Information Centers provide toxicological advice on the management of exposures to prescription and non-prescription pharmaceuticals, household and industrial chemicals, plants, animal envenomations, pesticides and other agricultural products.
Queensland Poisons Information Centre
- Royal Children’s Hospital, Herston Road, Brisbane 4029
- PIC Website
Victorian Poisons Information Centre
- Austin Hospital, Studley Road, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084
- PIC Website
WA Poisons Information Centre (WAPIC)
- Sir Charles Gardner Hospital, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, WA 6009
- PIC Website
New South Wales Poisons Information Centre
- The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Locked Bag 4001, Westmead, NSW 2145
- PIC website and Kids poison centre
The centre does NOT provide information on poisoned pets. Please speak to you local veterinary clinic for information on poisoning in animals.
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