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There’s an armed conflict

Armed conflict can escalate rapidly, making the security situation volatile and becoming a threat to your safety. Read our advice on how to stay safe.

Travelling with children

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

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.

Crisis or emergency overseas

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

Today we acknowledge the 20th anniversary of 9/11. On that day nearly 3,000 innocent people died, including 10 Australians, in the most devastating terrorist attack in the US. Terrorists continue to carry out attacks around the world. Terrorists may target places associated with foreigners or Westerners.