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.

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.

Most Australians have a great time overseas, however, sometimes things don't go as planned. See our page for general advice when things go wrong overseas.

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.

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