Aussie mums, did you know????

Question

That on a mobile phone, you can call emergency by dialling 112 (same as 000)?? and apparently it is more effective than 000? I just completed half of my first aid course (run by an ex emergency service worker) and he told us this.

Also, in about 90% of cases this number can be dialled from a locked keypad as opposed to about 50% when using 000.

This number can also be dialled in most countries in the world and that will get to their emergency number!!

The things you find out hey!!

Answer 1

didn't know, thanks, great info

Answer 2

Yes I did actually : ) But thanks for sharing

Answer 3

Yes, my kids were taught that at school.  They said that 112 is more trackable if you needed to dial for help, but couldn't talk or didn't know where you were.

Answer 4

I'm not a mum, but I did know about the 112 number.

Answer 5

I knew about that number 6yrs ago!

Answer 6

hey well i'm not a mum, but i knew about that

and according 2 one of my friends, when she didnt ahve very good reception she cood call 911 and 112 but not 000

its weirddd

Answer 7

Lol im a mum and i knew that way before my son was born. In fact i knew that when mobiles were being enhanced to look more attractive to the public eye

Answer 8

No I didn't know - thanks for sharing!