The Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) was established by the Australian Government in January 2003, as an initiative to strengthen ties between Australia and Arab countries.
2012 Grant round
The Council for Australian Arab Relations is now accepting grant applications. This grant round will close at midnight Australian Eastern Summer Time on 26 February 2012.
More information: CAAR Grants program
Arab Gateways: opening a door to the Arab world
Media release
26 July 2011
Secondary schools across Australia will today receive a free copy of Arab Gateways, A resource kit for Australian students and teachers. This vibrant, innovative teaching resource is designed to promote greater understanding between Australia and the Arab world.
CAAR Grants Program
CAAR runs two grant rounds per year.
Endeavour Awards scholarship program
Information about the Australian Government's Endeavour Awards scholarship program (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations website).
Activities
- CAAR Strategic Plan Activities
- 'Explore Australia' teachers resource kit [English version PDF 308 KB] | [Arabic version PDF 430 KB]
- Marda Permaculture Farm
Links
- Ancient Egyptian antiquities return to their home country
- Explore Australia - a website about Australia for Arab students and teachers, also with information for Australian students about life in the Arab region
- Study in Australia - the official Australian Government website for studying in Australia
- About Australia - a wide range of factsheets in English and Arabic about life in Australia, and its people
- Australia is represented in Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa through a number of embassies, consulates-general and trade offices
- Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa are accredited to Australia through a number of Arab embassies and consulates-general in Australia and nearby countries
- Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI)
- Australian Arabic Council (AAC)
- Arab League
How to apply for funding
Publications and logos
Contact us
- Phone: (02) 6261 2090
- Fax: (02) 6261 2640
- Email: caar@dfat.gov.au
- Mail:
CAAR Secretariat
DFAT (MEB S3)
Locked Bag 40
Kingston ACT 2604