Read our general advice for Australians planning to travel overseas with medications or medical equipment.

Learn how to stay safe and avoid danger if you're travelling to a country where earthquakes are common.

A disaster can happen anywhere, anytime. However, some destinations experience certain types of natural disasters more often.

What to do if you're travelling overseas and there's been a hurricane, tornado or other severe weather incident in or near your location.

Never buy, use or travel with illegal drugs when overseas.

Piracy is a major issue around the world. Explore this page to learn about high risk areas for piracy, how to reduce your risk and where to get help.

A marriage must be entered into with the full and free consent of both people. Learn more about forced marriage.

Cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons and tornadoes are serious risks in some destinations. In others, it's severe winter weather you need to prepare for.