Development

The locally led Vanuatu Skills Partnership (VSP) is building the skills Vanuatu needs to grow its economy, adapt to climate change, and drive low-carbon growth in tourism, agribusiness, handicraft, and construction sectors.

Through the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP), Australia provided financing to Solar Pacific Pristine Power to help construct Palau's first major solar and battery energy storage facility.

Australia and Laos are working together to ensure every child receives a quality education, and create a lasting legacy for future generations.

The Australia-Indonesia Partnership Towards an Inclusive Society (INKLUSI) increases the contribution of civil society, in partnership with government, to gender equality, and disability and social inclusion. 

PALM fosters links between people, businesses, and communities, creating deeper connections and understanding between Australia and the Pacific. PALM workers make an important contribution to the Australian economy, including addressing longstanding workforce issues across key sectors in the Australian economy. PALM enhances the cultural vibrancy of regional and rural communities across Australia. 

Indigenous Pathways is a First Nations Australians-led initiative of the Australian Volunteers Program that aims to expand and strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation and connect Australian First Nations Peoples and organisations with overseas counterparts.