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

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

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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.

Assault and violence can happen to anyone, anywhere. Read this page for advice on what to do immediately after an assault while travelling.

Read general travel advice in Simplified Chinese (中文) before you go. Learn about laws, entry requirements, insurance, dual citizenship, travelling with children, getting help overseas and more.

Before you go overseas, be aware of some of the common scams that happen to travellers. Take steps to minimise your risk.

It's traumatic to be robbed or mugged. It can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Even if you've taken steps to reduce your risks.