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

Understand the local laws of the country you're visiting and the Australians laws that still apply to you when overseas

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

Before you go overseas, be aware of some of the common scams that happen to travellers. Take steps to minimise your risk.

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.

If you're going overseas to get married, you may need a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) to prove you're free to marry.

The better prepared you are, the safer and more enjoyable your travel will be.