Read our general advice for Australians planning to travel overseas with medications or medical equipment.

Learn how to stay safe and avoid danger if you're travelling to a country where earthquakes are common.

A disaster can happen anywhere, anytime. However, some destinations experience certain types of natural disasters more often.

What to do if you're travelling overseas and there's been a hurricane, tornado or other severe weather incident in or near your location.

You may get sick from infectious diseases or other health conditions overseas. Find out what vaccinations and other preventative measures can help.

A community hub for Smartraveller information and advice in Simplified Chinese (中文 简体).

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.

Cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons, monsoons and tornadoes are serious risks in some destinations. In others, it's severe winter weather you need to prepare for.