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

Australian laws apply to acts of female genital mutilation overseas as well as domestically.

At any time there’s around one million Australians living and working overseas. Properly preparing for a long stint will make the transition less stressful.

This page provides mature travellers with information to prepare for a hassle-free journey. Properly preparing before you travel will help you have a safe trip.

Learn more about avoiding sexual assault overseas, what to do if you've been assault and how we can help.

Volunteering overseas can be a rewarding experience. Read our advice on how to prepare before you go, and stay safe and healthy while you're away.

Find out what to do if you’re travelling overseas there's a disaster, terrorist incident, demonstration or other crisis nearby.

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