When you’re sick or injured and away from home, knowing where to find safe and reliable health information and advice provides fast peace of mind when travelling.
The government-owned healthdirect Symptom Checker app provides free health help at your fingertips no matter where you are, day or night, to help you decide if you need to venture out and seek medical attention in an unfamiliar place.
Travellers will also find the service finder function particularly helpful for locating nearby health services, including pharmacies and physiotherapists. A toll-free health helpline is also available 24/7 on 1800 022 222.
