Emergency number fridge magnets: a useful giveaway for summer
Emergency number fridge magnets work as a summer giveaway because they do a job the household actually needs done: they keep key numbers in one visible spot during the season when storms, heatwaves and bushfires make that information worth having close at hand. A magnet with this kind of content doesn't get tossed in a drawer like a flyer does - it goes straight onto the fridge door, and your business name goes with it. You can see the range at important and emergency number magnets.
The appeal for whoever pays for the print run is simple. A calendar magnet is useful for one year and then it's out of date. A magnet listing 000, the SES, Poisons Information and the local council's after-hours number doesn't expire - it stays relevant and stays stuck to the fridge for years, with your logo quietly doing its job every time someone glances at it.
What to put on the magnet
Keep the content generic and official. This isn't a place for medical or emergency advice - it's a quick-reference list of who to call and when. A typical layout includes:
- Triple zero (000) for police, fire and ambulance in a genuine emergency
- The Poisons Information line, listed as a standard household reference
- Your local council's main number, for non-urgent issues like fallen trees or blocked drains
- The State Emergency Service (SES) number for storm and flood assistance
- Space for your own business name, logo and contact details
We don't supply or verify specific phone numbers as part of the design - that's content you provide, sourced from the relevant authority (your council, state SES, or the national Poisons Information line). Our part is the layout, the proof, and the printing. Every order includes free artwork, and you approve the design before anything goes into production, so you can check the numbers yourself before it's printed.
Who hands these out, and why it works
Three types of organisation tend to order this style of magnet, and each has a slightly different reason.
Councils and local government
Councils already send residents plenty of paper - rates notices, bin collection calendars, newsletters. A magnet with emergency numbers plus the council's own after-hours contact line gives residents something they'll actually keep, rather than recycle. It sits alongside the council and government fridge magnet range, which is set up for exactly this kind of civic information.
Community groups
Neighbourhood watch groups, SES local units, Rotary and Lions clubs, and similar organisations often fund a run of these magnets as a community service project. The magnet carries the group's name and a short message alongside the numbers, which keeps the group visible in the area it serves without feeling like advertising.
Local businesses
Tradies, real estate agents, pharmacies and medical practices are the most common private sponsors. The logic is straightforward: a household that keeps your magnet on the fridge because it's genuinely useful is a household that sees your name every day, not just during the week after you dropped a flyer in the letterbox. It's a low-key way to stay front of mind for the next time they need a plumber, an agent or a chemist.
Choosing a size and shape
The important and emergency number range comes in several sizes and shapes, so you can match the magnet to how much content you want to include and how it'll be read on the fridge door. Options include the Standard DL (210 mm by 97 mm, square corners), A5 (196 mm by 140 mm, rounded corners), A6 (142 mm by 100 mm, rounded corners), A6 House (145 mm by 100 mm, rounded corners), Value DL (196 mm by 94 mm, rounded corners), Value DL House Landscape (196 mm by 100 mm, house shape), A5 House (196 mm by 148 mm, house shape), DL House Portrait (200 mm by 100 mm, house shape), DL House Landscape (210 mm by 97 mm, house shape), and Extra Large (120 mm by 60 mm, square corners).
If you want a list laid out clearly with room for a logo and a short message, the larger A5 or DL sizes give you the most space. If you're after something smaller and cheaper to distribute in bulk, the A6 or Extra Large sizes work well as a simple numbers-only reference.
Related content works the same way: if your focus is household first aid rather than emergency contacts, have a look at the first aid and medical magnets, or for general reference material - school term dates, recycling guides, and the like - see the information fridge magnets category.
Frequently asked questions
Can you supply the emergency numbers for us?
No - we design and print the magnet, but the specific numbers (council after-hours lines, local SES contacts, and so on) need to come from you or the relevant authority, so you can be confident they're current and correct for your area.
Do we need to approve the design before it's printed?
Yes. Every order includes free artwork, and nothing goes to production until you've approved a proof. There's no payment required until you're happy with the design.
How quickly will we have the magnets?
Once your order is approved and manufactured, it's sent by express courier straight to your door. For an exact price and timeframe for your quantity, check the product page or get in touch.
Can we see a sample before ordering a large quantity?
Yes - free samples are available, which is a good way to check size, stock and finish before committing to a full run.
Prices for every size are shown on the important and emergency number magnets page. If you'd like a custom quote for your quantity, visit request a quote, or order a free sample to see the finish for yourself. We'll also prepare free artwork for your approval before any production begins.