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.
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Crises that affect a large number of Australians overseas usually require a response beyond our normal consular services.
The better prepared you are, the safer and more enjoyable your travel will be.
A disaster can happen anywhere, anytime. However, some destinations experience certain types of natural disasters more often.
Before you go on a cruise, make sure you take steps to be prepared, and reduce your risks of things going wrong.