Read our general advice for Australians planning to travel overseas with medications or medical equipment.

Australia has reciprocal health care agreements with 11 countries. These countries provide some emergency care to Australians.

Information on biosecurity processes and border controls that follow your arrival in Australia.

You may get sick from infectious diseases or other health conditions overseas. Find out what vaccinations and other preventative measures can help.

If you're leaving Australia, travel insurance is just as essential as your passport. The CHOICE buying guide makes finding the right travel insurance easy.

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

Australians of all kinds enjoy partying and celebrating. Know what you can do to reduce your risk of things going wrong.

Medical tourism is when you go overseas for medical treatment. Before you go, gather the information you need. Make informed choices about your medical procedure.