The latest research from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Smartraveller and Insurance Council of Australia shows Australians’ common misunderstandings when it comes to travel insurance.
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Browse destinationsThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the current Mpox outbreak in parts of Africa as a global public health emergency. Mpox cases have also been reported across the world. If you’re planning to travel overseas, read more about Mpox to protect your health.
Several strains of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza are circulating globally. Be aware of increased health risks when travelling to impacted countries.
Celebrating over 20 years of helping Australians stay safe with travel advice.
On a night out in Croatia, what was planned as an innocent prank by one Australian tourist took a bad turn.
An elderly Australian traveller experienced the medical system of Kuwait first-hand when he fell ill on arrival.
An Australian traveller faced the harsh reality of a lost phone and no money in Thailand.
The 2023-24 Consular State of Play is now available online, giving a snapshot of the support DFAT provides to Australians overseas.
If you’re leaving Australia, travel insurance is just as essential as a passport.