Travel Information From Liberia to Australia

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to Australia.

Measles

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

Australia is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Yellow Fever

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YF virus transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YF virus transmission.1 This requirement excludes Galápagos Islands in Ecuador.

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay.

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Local Phrases :

• Melbourne: +61394288681

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The Australian authorities will take action against anyone who imports or is found to be trafficking illegal drugs. Prosecution can lead to a lengthy jail sentence and deportation. The legality of using e-cigarettes in Australia differs between States. Liquid nicotine is classed as a poison and banned from sale nationwide, however some States allow importation for personal use and the use of e-cigarettes without nicotine. You should seek local advice on what restrictions are in place at your destination. Australian federal law changed on 7 December 2017 to recognise same-sex marriages. Australia has an established tradition of tolerance towards homosexuality, but there are still isolated incidents of homophobic crimes. Take care when visiting rural communities.

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Canberra

Canberra is one of the few planned cities of the world and thus houses dozens of Federal buildings, Parliament House, High Court and War Memorial. These are some of the attractions of this beautiful city; in addition to these, there are many places in the city that are worth a visit.

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Alcohol-fueled crime

Alcohol-related crime can sometimes occur in nightlife spots and venues in cities around Australia. While you're likely to have an incident-free night out, there are things you can do to make it a safe one.

Drink in moderation so you can maintain your faculties to get back to your accommodation
Don't leave your drink or bag unattended. Keep an eye on them at all times
Don't accept drinks from anyone you don't know
Take only what you need out with you for the night
Look after your mates and yourself. If one of them or you starts not looking so good, feeling faint or acting incoherent, seek help immediately from venue staff and contact police as drink spiking may have occurred. Call 000 if you need medical assistance urgently.

Car crime

Theft from vehicles does happen and it doesn't matter if you are driving a car or a campervan but there are things you can do to avoid making your vehicle and its contents appealing for an opportunistic thief.

Take your valuables out of the vehicle where possible including any papers with your details on there such as rental hire. Don't lock them in the glovebox overnight, that's one of the first places thieves will check
If you are traveling, hide your valuables out of sight if you leave the vehicle for a break, etc
Sounds so simple but... lock the vehicle regardless of where you are. Make sure all windows are up and doors are secured. Don't forget the sunroof!
Park your vehicle in a well-lit area at night where possible.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• The most common religion in Australia is Christianity
• Do not boast or make ostentatious comments that give the impression that you see yourself as superior to others. Some Australians may find this contrived and obnoxious.
• Avoid asking people to do tasks that you are clearly capable of doing.
• Avoid seeming too conscious or constrained by rules as this could potentially make you seem untrustworthy or likely to ‘dob’ on them.
• Avoid mentioning the divisive topics of Australian society (e.g. refugees, Indigenous affairs) unless you are approaching it with sensitivity and are prepared to hear adverse opinions.
• Avoid being overly combative or argumentative. Australians tend to - Avoid the company of people who are too opinionated and may consider them a controversial character and be less enticed to keep your company.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Australia?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Australia. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare System in Australia

Healthcare of Australia is ranked 16th in the world. Australia has excellent public healthcare.

Health Risk

Leptospirosis

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Dengue

Occurs from insect bites, including mosquitoes.

Ross River virus disease

Occurs from mosquito bite.

Hantavirus

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.