A safety campaign targeting Australian travellers will be rolled out to prevent partygoers overseas being poisoned with methanol.

The federal government's Smartraveller website will now include a Partying Safely hub to include warnings for people abroad while they're at nightclubs and music festivals.

The safety tools have been prompted following the deaths of Melbourne teenagers Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones in 2024.

The 19-year-olds died from methanol poisoning while holidaying in Laos after drinking in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

As part of the online safety tools, information will be provided online about the signs of methanol poisoning and what to do if it does occur, as well as resources about drink spiking and drug safety.

The campaign is being rolled out ahead of Schoolies

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