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A volcano has erupted

While youre away/ Crisis or emergency/ A volcano has erupted

Find out what to do if you're travelling overseas and a volcano has erupted in or near your location. Learn how and where to get help.

There's a nuclear incident

While youre away/ Crisis or emergency/ There's a nuclear incident

This page explains what to do to keep you and your loved ones safe if a nuclear incident occurs.

Prescription drugs and travel

News and updates/ Prescription drugs and travel

Every year, Australians travelling overseas need consular help due to carrying or using prescription drugs illegally.

Social media

About us/ Social media

The Smartraveller social media accounts include X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and social bookmarking and sharing buttons.

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak

News and updates/ Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak

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

Organ transplant tourism

Before you go/ Health/ Organ transplant tourism

This page is for Australians considering going overseas for an organ transplant.

Don’t let a mistake end in misfortune

News and updates/ Don’t let a mistake end in misfortune

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.

Reducing the risk of kidnapping

Before you go/ Safety/ Reducing the risk of kidnapping

Explore this page to learn about reducing the risk of kidnapping, and what to do if someone is kidnapped overseas.