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Australia Assists Phase 2 (2024-2034) is an Australian Government funded program that deploys skilled humanitarian specialists to work with governments, multilateral agencies, and communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and the effects of conflict.

The program will support local capacity, leadership and increases disability inclusion and gender equality in deployments to improve the quality of humanitarian responses.

Deployments

Specialists are deployed directly to host organisations, such as government agencies, National Disaster Management Offices, or to UN agencies through the UN Standby Partnership mechanism. Deployments are based on humanitarian needs and alignment with Australia's strategic priorities.

Deployment durations vary:

  • Rapid Response Team deployments: Rapid Response Teams deploy within 48 hours' notice, in response to humanitarian disasters, and are typically deployed for up to 14 days in country supporting immediate response coordination.
  • Short-term deployments: Typically, around three months, though can be shorter, addressing on immediate humanitarian emergency responses.
  • Long-term deployments: Ranging from six to 12 months, aimed at building and strengthening the capacities of partner organisations.

Further Information

For more information about the program, contact the Australia Assists team via AustraliaAssists@australiaassists.org

Prospective Australia Assists roster members undergo a thorough application, vetting, and training process. Interested individuals can apply to join the roster via the Australia Assists website.
 

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