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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Studying overseas can be exciting and rewarding. Whether you're doing a quick school trip or an extended university exchange, it's important to be prepared.