Humanitarian assistance
Alternative labels
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian innovation
Policy
Australia’s humanitarian policy
An outline for how Australia will harness its resources and expertise to better prepare for and respond to humanitarian crises. The policy highlights Australia’s role in reinforcing global commitments to international humanitarian law, and prioritises readiness, rapid response, advocacy and protection of those most in need, with a focus on the Indo-Pacific region.
Report
Seizing the moment: outcomes of the inaugural Australia-Japan-South Korea trilateral dialogue
This report summarises the outcomes of the inaugural Trilateral Dialogue between representatives of Australia, Japan and South Korea, including major themes, debates and recommendations that emerged.
Report
Australian support for Ukraine
This report examines the need for Australian diplomatic and political support, military assistance, humanitarian and medical assistance. The report confirms the reasons for unreservedly seeking to help Ukraine and makes a series of recommendations aimed at refining Australian support in each sphere.
Report
Independent review into the Afghan Locally Engaged Employee Program: final report
In 2012, the Australian government introduced a program to offer resettlement in Australia to eligible locally engaged Afghan employees, and their direct family members, at risk of harm due to their employment in support of Australia’s mission in Afghanistan. This report outlines the findings from an independent review of the program.
Evaluation
End of grant evaluation: NCCTRC, QFES, FRNSW
This report assesses the capacity-building assistance provided by Australian partners in disaster preparedness, response and recovery to other governments in the Indo-Pacific region. The evaluation found partners had established a sound foundation for emergency response capacity strengthening programs, which could continue to develop in a new phase.