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Updated: 20 Apr 2021

Medication and medical equipment

Updated: 20 Apr 2021

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

Updated: 21 May 2021

Road safety

Updated: 21 May 2021

Whether your in a car, riding a motorbike or buzzing around town on a scooter, know the risks and take steps to stay safe on the roads.

Updated: 27 Aug 2020

Travelling by air

Updated: 27 Aug 2020

Aviation safety and maintenance standards vary throughout the world. This page can help you make informed decisions about which airline to travel with.

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

Getting around

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

Explore these pages for general advice to help have a safe and hassle-free journey while you are getting around.

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

Reciprocal health care agreements

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

Australia has reciprocal health care agreements with 11 countries. These countries provide some emergency care to Australians.

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

Who you are: Advice for different types of travellers

Updated: 14 Nov 2019

In many countries age, gender and sexual preferences can pose challenges. Understanding the culture and laws in your destination will help things go smoothly.

Updated: 31 Mar 2022

Terrorism – a global threat

Updated: 31 Mar 2022

Wherever you’re going overseas, there remains a threat of terrorism. Terrorists continue to carry out attacks around the world, and they target both locals and foreign tourists. Learn more about how to reduce your risks while travelling.

Updated: 14 Sep 2021

The 20th anniversary of 9/11

Updated: 14 Sep 2021

Today we acknowledge the 20th anniversary of 9/11. On that day nearly 3,000 innocent people died, including 10 Australians, in the most devastating terrorist attack in the US. Terrorists continue to carry out attacks around the world. Terrorists may target places associated with foreigners or Westerners.

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