Browse our general advice pages on a range of travel topics, to learn what you need to know before you go.
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Browse destinationsThis 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.
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.
Learn how to stay safe and avoid danger if you're travelling to a country where earthquakes are common.
A disaster can happen anywhere, anytime. However, some destinations experience certain types of natural disasters more often.