Authentications and apostilles

Infomation relating to DFAT certification that a signature, stamp or seal on a document is genuine .Either an Authentication stamp or Apostille is required and this document explains the legal difference and requirements

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/authen.html

Border Protection Command

Border Protection Command provides security for Australia's offshore maritime areas. Combining the resources and expertise of Customs and Defence, and working with officers from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority, the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, and other Federal agencies, Border Protection Command delivers a coordinated national approach to offshore maritime security.

http://www.bpc.gov.au/

Defence Environmental Management

As one of Australia's largest land and property owners, the Department of Defence is entrusted with managing large tracts of land, water, cultural, and heritage sites on behalf of the Australia community. Defence is adopting ecologically sustainable development principles, and is striving to make them an everyday part of its business.

http://www.defence.gov.au/environment/

Defence Honours & Awards

The Defence Honours & Awards site contains information about Defence medals and awards. It gives contact details for honours and awards queries and application submissions for military and civilian awards and medals.

http://www.defence.gov.au/medals/

Department of Defence

The Australian Government Department of Defence aims to promote the security of Australia, and to protect its people and its national interests.

http://www.defence.gov.au/

Department of Defence contacts

Department of Defence contacts page with information and contacts details for Defence organisations and topics. Includes Army, Navy and Air Force bases; events; careers; history; medals, honours and awards; locating lost friends in the services and service records.

http://www.defence.gov.au/contacts.cfm

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is responsible for the Australian Government's international relations, trade and development assistance programs through its headquarters in Canberra and Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates throughout the world.

http://www.dfat.gov.au/

Messages to the troops

Australians are encouraged to send goodwill messages of a general nature to Australian Defence Force soldiers, sailors, airmen and women who are on operation around the world. The Department of Defence has set up a 24-hour email and free call fax service (1800 643 938) for messages.

http://www.defence.gov.au/message_to_troops.cfm

Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG)

The Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG) is responsible for the administration and maintenance of the graves throughout Australia and the South Pacific as agent for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the provision and maintenance in perpetuity of memorials in Australia to those who have died in wars since WW2 and those who have died post-war of war-related causes, and the construction and maintenance of memorials overseas at sites of military significance to Australia.

http://www.dva.gov.au/commems_oawg/OAWG/Pages/index.aspx

Register with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade before travelling overseas

All Australians travelling overseas should register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) before travel. The registration information provided by you will help find you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family emergency.

http://australia.gov.au/service/register-with-department-of-foreign-affairs-and-trade-before-travelling-overseas

Smartraveller - travel advisory and consular assistance

Smartraveller is the Australian Government travel advisory and consular assistance service that provides travel advisories by country and includes general advice for Australian travellers. Smartraveller includes information on travel health, travel insurance, travel tips, getting help overseas and children's issues.

http://australia.gov.au/service/smartraveller-travel-advisory-consular-assistance

Smartraveller - travel advisory and consular assistance service

The Australian Government travel advisory and consular assistance service provides travel advisories by country and includes general advice for Australian travellers. Includes information on travel health, travel insurance, travel tips, getting help overseas and children's issues.

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/

Subscribe to Smartraveller travel advisories

Subscribe to Smartraveller travel advisories and receive updates to travel advisories and travel bulletins via email.

http://australia.gov.au/service/subscribe-to-smartraveller-travel-advisories