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Driving long distances and remote areas
Advice on preparing for the distances Australia actually involves.
Driving long distances and remote areas
smartraveller.gov.au
Advice on preparing for the distances Australia actually involves.
The single most common way visitors get into serious trouble here. Fuel stops can be hundreds of kilometres apart, phone coverage disappears, and heat kills.
If your car breaks down remotely, stay with the vehicle. It is easier to find than a person walking, and it gives you shade.
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Usually done around the same time
- Beyond Blue 24/7 mental health support line and a large free library of practical guidance.
- Register of Migration Agents (MARA) The official register of people legally allowed to give you immigration advice for a fee.
- Medicare Mental Health (formerly Head to Health) The government front door to free and low-cost mental health services. Renamed from Head to Health.