This brochure is designed to provide information about the process to follow if you’re concerned about the welfare of a family member or friend overseas.
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Consular services/ Resources/ Fact sheet: When someone is missing overseas
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News and updates/ Bushfires in Europe
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Bushfires are currently affecting destinations in Europe. Read our advice about what to do if you’re caught in a bushfire overseas.
News and updates/ Wildfires in Maui and Hawaii
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Authorities have declared a state of emergency due to widespread wildfires on Maui and Hawaii islands. Read our advice for travellers in the affected area and their families.
Choice travel insurance buying guide/ How to save money on travel insurance
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It’s important to compare policies for cost and cover.
Before you go/ Safety/ Reducing the risk of kidnapping
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Explore this page to learn about reducing the risk of kidnapping, and what to do if someone is kidnapped overseas.
Consular services/ Resources/ Consular Privacy Collection Statement
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Providing consular assistance to Australians overseas is a core function. We are required to collect, use and disclose an individuals’ personal information.
Israel-Iran Conflict
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Latest advice for Australians affected by the Israel-Iran conflict.
Consular services/ Consular state of play/ Case studies/ Overnight mountain rescue pushes Japan embassy to new heights
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Alex, a consular officer in Japan, reminisces about his experience helping rescue a group of Australian hikers stranded in the mountains of Japan.
News and updates/ Have adventures, not regrets
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Recent research found that Smartraveller is a trusted source of advice. But it also found that Australians still take unnecessary risks when they head overseas, especially with travel insurance.