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1. Stay up to date with the travel status of places you visit. Monitor , and the for updates and travel advice. 
2. When you arrive at your destination country, register with your nearest government representative and your host university. 
3. Keep your contact and location details up to date on and the International SOS app. You can use the app to let us know if you travel somewhere outside your original plans. This will ensure you receive any critical safety information related to your location.  

In the event of an emergency or if you need immediate assistance, contact  on +61 2 9372 2468 or via the app. 

ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç relies on advice from International SOS and DFAT for travel-related matters. If a warning is issued for the country you are in and ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç deems it unsafe for you to stay, you must leave as soon as possible. 

Ensure you have the International SOS app on your phone for quick access to travel security alerts. In the case of a critical incident, you must follow the advice of International SOS.

In the event of an emergency or if you need immediate assistance, contact  on +61 2 9372 2468 or via the app. 

You must also inform:

• The International Office at your host university
• The ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç Exchange team (if you are on an exchange program)
• Your ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç faculty (if you are on a faculty short program)
• The or your personal insurance provider.

If the incident occurs after hours, you can also contact on +61 2 9385 6666. State clearly to the control room operator that you are a ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç student currently overseas in need of assistance. 

If you are robbed or mugged, you should report this to local police and the Australian Diplomatic Mission, who will be able to provide you with information. 

If an earthquake, typhoon, tornado, tsunami or other unforeseen natural disaster occurs, you should follow the critical incident advice above. You should also make contact with the local Australian Diplomatic Mission. 

If ºÚÁÏÍø´óÊÂ¼Ç or the Australian Government determines that travel to a host country should be cancelled, your exchange or travel will be suspended and you should follow the advice provided to you. This may mean returning home immediately. 

Don't neglect your personal wellbeing while overseas. Contact your host university to discover how you can participate in university life in a way that helps you to achieve a work/life balance.

Lots of people experience culture shock, to some degree, while settling into an overseas environment. The people, attitudes, food and way of life will be different to what you're accustomed to in Australia. 

Culture shock is common and it is important to be prepared. To learn more about it and get some useful tips, see the on Moodle.

If you are feeling isolated and unwell, we encourage you to speak with a counsellor or health service at your host university.

Contact your family from each new destination to check in and let them know you are safe. Keep them updated if your travel plans change.