Read our general advice for Australians planning to travel overseas with medications or medical equipment.
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Before you go/ Health/ Medication and medical equipment
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Before you go/ Staying within the law
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Understand the local laws of the country you're visiting and the Australians laws that still apply to you when overseas
Consular services/ Consular state of play/ Case studies/ When consular leaves its mark
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Cristina, a consular officer in Portugal, reflects on assisting bereaved family and friends when their travel companion unexpectedly died in Lisbon.
News and updates/ Water safety while travelling overseas
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Australians love to hit the beach or pool wherever they go. But even if you're familiar with the water and are a strong swimmer, it's important to remember how quickly things can go wrong.
Before you go/ Laws/ Child sex offences
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Read more about the legislative protections designed to prevent child sex offences abroad.
News and updates/ Using social media while travelling overseas
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It's natural to want to hop on social media and share your travel adventures. But be aware. Not all countries are as relaxed as Australia when it comes to what you can access and share online.
Before you go/ Health/ Organ transplant tourism
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This page is for Australians considering going overseas for an organ transplant.
Before you go/ Health/ Managing your mental health
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Learn about travelling overseas with a mental health condition. Read our advice on what you can do to reduce the risk of having problems while you're away.
News and updates/ Bring back memories not measles
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Many countries are reporting an increase in measles cases. If you're heading overseas, make sure you're fully vaccinated.