You may get sick from infectious diseases or other health conditions overseas. Find out what vaccinations and other preventative measures can help.

In the event of a natural disaster or other crisis in or near your location, you may require assistance. Read this page to see where to get help.

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

Before you go on a cruise, make sure you take steps to be prepared, and reduce your risks of things going wrong.

Foreign governments often require you to get a visa before they let you enter. This page provides general advice and information about visas overseas.

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

Terrorism remains a threat to Australians living and travelling overseas. Before you travel overseas, it's important to understand the risk of terrorism worldwide.

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