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Cyprus supports crisis response to Sudan conflict

Cyprus supports crisis response to Sudan conflict
Updated: 12 Feb 2024
Updated: 12 Feb 2024

Christos, a consular officer in Cyprus, reflects on his time providing assistance to Australian evacuees during the Sudan conflict.

Going overseas to adopt a child

Before you go/ Activities/ Going overseas to adopt a child
Updated: 23 May 2025
Updated: 23 May 2025

Many Australians adopt children from other countries. There are legal implications surrounding overseas adoptions both in Australia and in the child's country.

Someone is missing overseas

While youre away/ When things go wrong/ Someone is missing overseas
Updated: 26 Nov 2019
Updated: 26 Nov 2019

Learn what to do if you're worried about the welfare of an Australian overseas. See advice and information about missing persons.

Advice for pregnant travellers

Before you go/ Health/ Advice for pregnant travellers
Updated: 26 Oct 2022
Updated: 26 Oct 2022

If you're pregnant and planning to travel overseas, research your destination before you go. Being informed about the risks will help you manage them.

Pacific cyclone season

News and updates/ Pacific cyclone season
Updated: 29 Nov 2024
Updated: 29 Nov 2024

The Pacific cyclone season is usually between November and March. There’s every chance that your holiday in the Pacific, especially during the December and January school holidays, may be affected by weather events.

Bushfires in Europe

News and updates/ Bushfires in Europe
Updated: 22 Aug 2022
Updated: 22 Aug 2022

Bushfires are currently affecting destinations in Europe. Read our advice about what to do if you’re caught in a bushfire overseas.

Fact sheet: Death overseas

Consular services/ Resources/ Fact sheet: Death overseas
Updated: 13 Jun 2023
Updated: 13 Jun 2023

This brochure is designed to provide information to help you understand what consular staff in Australia and overseas can do to assist during this difficult time.

Wildfires in Maui and Hawaii

News and updates/ Wildfires in Maui and Hawaii
Updated: 10 Aug 2023
Updated: 10 Aug 2023

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.

領事服務章程 (Chinese Traditional)

Consular services/ Consular services charter/ 領事服務章程 (Chinese Traditional)
Updated: 27 Jun 2023
Updated: 27 Jun 2023

Understand how and when the Australian Government can help overseas. Read the Consular Services Charter (領事服務章程) in Traditional Chinese.

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