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Updated: 13 Nov 2020

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Updated: 13 Nov 2020

Browse our general advice pages on a range of travel topics, to learn what you need to know before you go.

Updated: 22 Aug 2022

Advice for school leavers (schoolies)

Updated: 22 Aug 2022

Aussie school leavers love to go overseas to celebrate the end of their studies. Our tips will help keep you safe.

Updated: 01 Jul 2022

Travelling with children

Updated: 01 Jul 2022

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

Updated: 12 Aug 2022

Staying safe and avoiding danger

Updated: 12 Aug 2022

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

Updated: 09 Nov 2022

Staying safe when there are demonstrations or civil unrest

Updated: 09 Nov 2022

Civil unrest is conflict between different groups of people living in the same country. It can be peaceful or violent. Read more to learn how to stay safe if there is civil unrest while you're travelling.

Updated: 19 May 2021

Theft and robbery

Updated: 19 May 2021

There’s plenty you can do to reduce the risk of theft, muggings and robberies when you travel.

Updated: 21 Sep 2021

Reducing the risk of assault

Updated: 21 Sep 2021

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

Updated: 11 Nov 2019

Reducing the risk of sexual assault and harassment

Updated: 11 Nov 2019

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

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