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

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

We deliver a range of consular services for Australians overseas. These include travel advice, notarial services, passports, consular support and crisis response.

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

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides notarial services overseas. We deliver these services through our embassies and consulates.

The Smartraveller social media accounts include Twitter, Facebook, and social bookmarking and sharing buttons.

Information for Australians going overseas for surrogacy. Learn about types of arrangements, laws, citizenship and visas.

We work closely with a range of government and not for profit partners to prepare our advice, and to promote Smartraveller.