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

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

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

If you're pregnant and planning to travel overseas, research your destination before you go. Being informed about the risks will help you manage them.

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

There is an ongoing threat of kidnapping in many parts of the world. Explore this page to learn about reducing the risk of kidnapping, before you go.

Studying overseas can be exciting and rewarding. Whether you're doing a quick school trip or an extended university exchange, it's important to be prepared.

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