Browse our general advice pages on a range of travel topics, to learn what you need to know before you go.

At any time there’s around one million Australians living and working overseas. Properly preparing for a long stint will make the transition less stressful.

This page provides mature travellers with information to prepare for a hassle-free journey. Properly preparing before you travel will help you have a safe trip.

Learn more about avoiding sexual assault overseas, what to do if you've been assault and how we can help.

Information and general advice on travelling with children, children travelling without both parents, child custody and international child abduction.

Volunteering overseas can be a rewarding experience. Read our advice on how to prepare before you go, and stay safe and healthy while you're away.

Most Australians have a great time overseas, however, sometimes things don't go as planned. See our page for general advice when things go wrong overseas.

Find out what to do if you’re travelling overseas there's a disaster, terrorist incident, demonstration or other crisis nearby.