Summary

Australia is working with partner governments to build stronger social and economic foundations in local communities so that they can respond more effectively to challenges such as increasing food prices, natural disasters and illness.

Description

People living in poverty are particularly vulnerable to crisis and adversity. Australia is working with partner governments to build stronger social and economic foundations in local communities so that they can respond more effectively to challenges such as increasing food prices, natural disasters and illness.

Australia is supporting programs designed to create such resilient communities, through improved social protection, community leadership and financial inclusion. This work will help families avoid the need for difficult decisions that can result in declining nutrition and health, children needing to leave school and family assets being sold.

Building a sustainable future: Resilient communities (PDF 462kb)