Tropical storms and tornadoes are serious risks in some destinations. In others, it's severe winter or summer weather you need to prepare for.

If you, or someone you know, is a victim of a crime overseas, you may need urgent support. We've prepared these pages with advice for what to do.

This page provides general advice about what to do if you find out an Australian friend or family member has been kidnapped overseas.

Read what to do if you're overseas and have been scammed. Know what to do and where to get help.

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.

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas and there's been an earthquake nearby. Learn how and where to get help.

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas and a volcano has erupted in or near your location. Learn how and where to get help.

Foreign authorities may request a document to be issued with an Apostille or an Authentication certificate before they will accept it. This is called ‘legalisation’.