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Managing the risk of infectious disease when you travel

News and updates/ Managing the risk of infectious disease when you travel

When you travel, you can be exposed to diseases that aren't common in Australia. Read our advice on how to know and manage the risk.

Advice for pregnant travellers

Before you go/ Health/ Advice for pregnant travellers

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.

Tornadoes

Before you go/ Staying safe/ Extreme weather and natural disasters/ Tornadoes

 

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When consular leaves its mark

Consular services/ Consular state of play/ Case studies/ When consular leaves its mark

Cristina, a consular officer in Portugal, reflects on assisting bereaved family and friends when their travel companion unexpectedly died in Lisbon.

Advice for LGBTQIA+ travellers

Before you go/ Who you are/ Advice for LGBTQIA+ travellers

All travellers face risks overseas. Risks can be higher for LGBTQIA+ people in some destinations.

Advice about colour, race, ethnicity, or religion

Before you go/ Who you are/ Advice about colour, race, ethnicity, or religion

All travellers face risks overseas. The risks can be different depending on your colour, race, ethnicity or religion. Make sure you get the facts first and take steps to reduce your risks.

Carrying or using drugs

Before you go/ Laws/ Carrying or using drugs

 

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Travel safety during the holiday season

News and updates/ Travel safety during the holiday season

Now that travel is opening up, Australians are once again able to head overseas to visit family during the holiday season. Although it’s not festive to think about, there are some risks that are greater at during the holiday season. We want to make sure you have a safe and successful trip.

Passport services

Consular services/ Passport services

The Australian Government delivers passport services for Australians through the Australian Passport Office. Read more about passports in Australia and overseas.