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

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

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

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

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia).

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.

Explore this page for information about staying safe and secure during the Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah (Mecca).