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

Aussie school leavers love to go overseas to celebrate the end of their studies. Our tips will help keep you safe.

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.

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.

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