Countries, economies and regions

The Pacific Church Partnerships Program provides a unique opportunity to engage with Pacific Island church leaders on development outcomes in the Pacific region and strengthen connections with Pacific peoples and communities.

Australia's people-to-people connections with our Pacific family are as important as ever, as we work together to respond to the pandemic’s impacts. Australia is working with Pacific partners to reinforce people-to-people links across our region through expanded sports, education, media, cultural and church partnerships.

Australia is committed to supporting Pacific Island Countries build resilience to their security challenges, as articulated in the 2018 Boe Declaration on Regional Security.

As a member of the Pacific family, Australia shares the responsibilities and challenges of supporting the region's prosperity. The Pacific is our home, and it is in our interests to foster a strong, stable and successful region that enables our economies to grow and peoples to prosper.

Vuvale is the word in the Fijian language for family – in every sense; it means 'my home is your home'. It recognises the respect and reciprocity of our partnership.

The Office of the Pacific (OTP) was established in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in 2019 to enhance whole-of-government coordination and to drive implementation of Pacific-led, Australia-backed solutions.

Timor-Leste and Australia: Parseria, Paz, Progresu (Partnership, Peace, Progress) 1999-2022

A list of Australia’s Development Program in Timor-Leste.

Australia is part of the Pacific family. The Blue Pacific connects us, feeds communities, drives economies and is central to Pacific cultures. More about the Australia Pacific Sustainable Oceans and Livelihoods Partnership.