Travel safety tips
Tourists make easy targets for thieves because they stand out in a crowd, carry money and valuables, and are unused to their surroundings. You can reduce your risk of being robbed by taking a few simple precautions. Unwary tourists can make easy ... [... more]
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Christmas - tips to reduce the stress
Christmas can be a stressful time. The expense of buying gifts, the pressure of last minute shopping and the heightened expectations of family togetherness can all combine to undermine our best intentions. Some practical suggestions can help you ... [... more]
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Travelling with children - Better Health Channel.
Travelling with children is challenging, but a bit of forethought can help reduce parental stress. In many cases, keeping your holiday simple will reduce the number of problems. Travelling with children is challenging, but a bit of forethought ... [... more]
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Holiday stress
Holidays are supposed to be relaxing, but some people find them disappointingly stressful. Some ways you can make sure you enjoy your holiday include accommodating the needs of each family member and organising plenty of 'down time' amid the ... [... more]
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Travel - children and airline travel
Your child may find the confinement of air travel difficult to handle, while the change of cabin pressure during take off and landing can cause earache. Planning ahead will make the flight more enjoyable for the whole family. Travelling by air ... [... more]
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Pregnancy and travel
The safest time for a pregnant woman to travel is during her second trimester, provided she isn't experiencing any complications. If you are pregnant and want to travel, consult with your doctor, especially if your pregnancy is ... [... more]
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Travel health - Q & A
A range of questions on travel health. Our experts provide the answers. This article lists a range of questions on travel health which were posted by visitors to the Better Health Channel. Our experts provide the answers. Unfortunately for your ... [... more]
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Travel vaccinations and medications - Q & A
A range of questions on travel vaccinations and medications. Our experts provide the answers. Although many of your friends may have travelled to Bali and not had any problems, the statistics do not agree. Large studies have shown that illness ... [... more]
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Travel tips for seniors
Consult with your travel agent for suggestions. For example, many tour operators specialise in accommodating the needs of travelling seniors. Research important factors such as climate, language and culture. Buy a guide book and read it before ... [... more]
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Fear of flying
Fear of flying is a common phobia. About one in six people don't fly because of their fear, and about one in five people use alcohol or prescription drugs to 'help' them through a flight. Fear of flying is quite common. About one in six people ... [... more]
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Health care for visitors to Australia
The Australian Government has reciprocal health care arrangements with some countries which entitles visitors to limited subsidised health care for conditions that require immediate attention. The Australian Government has reciprocal health care ... [... more]
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Travel tips for women
Many countries have different ideas about how women should dress and behave. People will make assumptions about you based on what you are wearing. Even if you don't agree with particular customs, it will make your trip more enjoyable if you ... [... more]
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