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

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

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

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.

Understand how and when the Australian Government can help overseas. Read the Consular Service Charter in Simplified Chinese (领事服务).

If you're travelling overseas for (or during) a major cultural, sporting or religious event, you may need to take extra precautions.