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With the festive season approaching, many Australians are heading overseas for a well-earned break or to visit family and friends. Although it's not festive to think about, some risks are greater during the holiday season.

The 2023-24 Consular State of Play is now available online, giving a snapshot of the support DFAT provides to Australians overseas.

If your child is heading overseas to celebrate the end of school, we have advice to ensure their trip is memorable for the right reasons. 

Celebrating over 20 years of helping Australians stay safe with travel advice.

Several strains of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza are circulating globally. Be aware of increased health risks when travelling to impacted countries.

The 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.

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.

Travelling for European summer or the Olympic and Paralympic Games in France? Read our advice before you go and know what to expect.

On 25 April, Anzac Day services will be held in major cities and at international war memorials. If you're travelling to attend a service, be prepared and know what to expect.