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

Sexual assault and harassment can happen anywhere to anyone. Read this page to learn more about preventing sexual assault when travelling.

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

Read more about the legislative protections designed to prevent child sex offences abroad.

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

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

This brochure is designed to provide information to help you understand what consular staff in Australia and overseas can do to assist during this difficult time.

Read general travel advice in Simplified Chinese (中文) before you go. Learn about laws, entry requirements, insurance, dual citizenship, travelling with children, getting help overseas and more.