general requirements for safety that a tourist needs to be aware of when visiting Australia in public areas
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Always plan your trip home, especially at night. You may want to pre-book a taxi or arrange transport with a friend. Always make sure you have enough money to get home.
Try to travel with a friend or in a group.
Keep your bag and belongings close to your body and where you can always see them.
Never hitch hike.
If you don’t have a mobile phone, make sure you have a phone card or money to make a phone call.
Where available, use pedestrian walkways and cross the street at pedestrian crossings or lights.
Leave valuables at home if you don't need to take them with you. This includes jewellery, electronic equipment such as iPads and your passport. If you've recently arrived and don't have anywhere permanent to live yet, talk to your institution’s international student support staff about secure storage facilities on campus.
Don't carry large amounts of money with you. You can access your money at ATMs found in shops, supermarkets, petrol stations, shopping malls, bars, shop fronts and many other public places.
Call 000 in the event of an emergency. Remember, calls to 000 are free of charge.
Australia is a very safe country. Crimes rates are very low, and although very few travellers will be victims of crime there might be some risk petty theft (mostly pickpocketing) and areas to avoid in Sydney and Melbourne. ... The most commons dangers in Australia are natural hazards and dangerous animals.
When you’re travelling, you want to get online to keep in touch with friends and family and plan the next part of your trip. If you think you’ll be using public Wi-Fi networks on a regular basis, set up a VPN (Virtual Private Network) before you travel. This encrypted connection will keep your device and your data safe from any would-be hackers.
The red and yellow flags on Australian beaches show you where it is safe to swim and where a lifeguard is on duty. Also take notice of any signs or warnings you see at the beach and be sure to ask a lifeguard if you’re unsure the water is safe. A singular yellow flag warns that conditions are potentially dangerous whilst a red flag shows that the beach is closed due to excessively dangerous swimming conditions.
Steer Clear of Sharks and Crocs.
Shark attacks in Australia are extremely rare, in part because of the shark netting used to protect the most popular swimming beaches. However, you can reduce the risk even further by swimming between the yellow and red flags. You should also avoid swimming at evening or dusk and in very deep water. Crocodiles are also a consideration. Warning signs are usually plentiful around croc habitats but ask for expert advice before camping or fishing near a river, deep pool or mangrove.
Take Precautions When Hiking.
If you’re planning to go on a hike or bushwalk in Australia, a little careful planning can keep you safe. Make sure you’re clear on your route or for longer and more complicated walks consider hiring a guide. Tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to be back and avoid hiking on very hot days. Always take sun protection, plenty of water, insect repellent, a good map and sturdy shoes. And if you’re unlucky enough to get bitten by a spider or a snake, seek immediate medical care – some varieties can be poisonous.