Read our general advice on reducing your risk of being assaulted. See practical tips on staying safe and avoiding danger.

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

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.

Assault and violence can happen to anyone, anywhere. Read this page for advice on what to do immediately after an assault while travelling.

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.

Medical tourism is when you go overseas for medical treatment. Before you go, gather the information you need. Make informed choices about your medical procedure.

Death overseas is always a possibility. Even for people who are fit and healthy. Sometimes, things just go wrong.

When death happens overseas it can be difficult. During this time, consular staff will do what we can to assist you. However, there are limits to our help.