Development Programming (PRD)

Supporting efforts to improve the quality and reach of social protection is an underpinning element of Australia’s International Development Policy.

Australia is working with Vietnam to support a prosperous, secure and stable Vietnam. Australia and Vietnam agreed to upgrade the bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in March 2024 and the partnership now extends across political, security, economic, development and people-to-people activities.

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) takes a zero-tolerance approach to child exploitation, abuse and harm. DFAT's updated Child Protection Policy (2025) establishes a framework for safeguarding children across DFAT business, ensuring that all staff and partners proactively prevent, mitigate and respond to child exploitation, abuse and harm.

DFAT works with a range of partners to deliver the Australian Development Program. Please refer to our Supplier Engagement, Development Procurement Pipeline and Business Notifications pages for further information.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) promotes and protects Australia’s international interests to support our security and prosperity.