Hotlines
Phone support when you need it
Our telephone hotlines make it easy to get in touch with us.
Most are open to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call our experienced staff for information and assistance:
- during and immediately after emergency events – bushfires, storms and floods, or drought
- with long term recovery from emergency events – funding applications and support services
- to report animal or plant pests and disease in SA, including fruit fly.
For all other enquiries, see our contact details for metropolitan and regional offices.
Emergency Management Hotline
Call for assistance immediately following any emergency event.
Experienced staff can help you with agricultural impacts and urgent animal issues that cannot be dealt with through veterinary or community services.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Freecall 1800 255 556PIRSA Recovery Hotline
If you are living with drought or affected by emergency events, our experienced staff are dedicated to helping with funding applications, discussing your situation, and finding the support you need.
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Freecall 1800 931 314Emergency Animal Disease Hotline
Suspected disease or pests in livestock, poultry or aquatic animals must be reported immediately.
Call us to help stop the spread of animal illness, even if you are unsure of the disease.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Freecall 1800 675 888Exotic Plant Pest Hotline
Suspected plant diseases, exotic pests, or noxious weeds must be reported immediately.
Call us if you find plant pests or diseases that could be a national threat, even if you are unsure.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Freecall 1800 084 881Fishwatch Hotline
Call the Fishwatch Hotline for information about:
- rules and regulations
- licensing and registration
- reporting shark sightings
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Freecall 1800 065 522 Go to Reporting (Fishwatch)Fruit Fly Hotline
Call to report suspected fruit fly in your area, or to ask questions about fruit fly in South Australia.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Freecall 1300 666 010Tomato Market Access Hotline
For growers impacted by tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) who are seeking advice on accessing Western Australian and other markets.
Freecall 1800 182 838