Australia Travel Advice / Australia Global Health Insurance

Whilst travelling to Australia, one must be aware of the societal differences and the issues that might arise when you travel there. The following is some travel advice to keep in mind while making a visit to Australia.

Australia Travel Advice

• There have been confirmed cases of (H1N1) Swine Flu in Australia. Please be aware of local media and current health reports for the most recent news on the outbreak. With the World Health Organization (WHO) raising its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6, all the necessary precautions should be taken when travelling to Australia in the near future.

• There continues to be a general threat from terrorism in Australia. The risk of indiscriminate and random attacks in the country are always a possibility, especially in the venues where foreign travelers and expatriates my frequent. There have been a number of people who have been linked with certain terrorist networks, and arrests have been made due to this. Follow local reports and media coverage on possible terrorist threats in the country.

• Certain nations may be required to obtain visas for entry into Australia. Get in contact with your home government and the immigration requirements for persons entering the country, and always make sure that you have a return or onward ticket purchased before you leave.

• Heightened medical precautions should be taken when travelling in the Northern Territories, parts of Western Australia, and certain regions of Queensland. This is due to a seasonal outbreak of dengue fever in April 2009 in the north of Queensland that resulted in as many as 900 cases and one fatality. Be aware of local health reports and coverage on the outbreak.

• Australia is afflicted by a number of seasonal natural disasters which include flash flooding, bushfires and tropical cyclones. The tropical cyclone season typically runs between November and April. Due to these storms, heavy flooding took place in south-east Queensland and north New South Wales from March through May of 2009. The drier season brings a higher risk of bushfires (forest fires) between November and February. One of the more recent bush fires occurring in February 2009 in Victoria was one of the worst bushfires recorded. Follow local media coverage and weather reports on any disasters that may occur on your visit to Australia.

• It is strongly recommended that you acquire comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling to Australia. While medical facilities and service are high, cost of services can be expensive. Be sure to check any exclusions, and coverage on any of the activities that you will be undertaking.

Australia Global Health Insurance

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