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

Terrorism remains a threat to Australians living and travelling overseas. Before you travel overseas, it's important to understand the risk of terrorism worldwide.

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.

Handy checklist to tell you what you need to do before you head off on your trip.

The information will help you understand what consular staff in Australia and overseas can do to assist prisoners and their families during this difficult time.

This publication provides advice on how to avoid becoming a victim of sexual assault, and advice to victims of sexual assault if it happens while overseas.