@AustAssists

An Australian Government initiative deploying humanitarian expertise to Australia's global partners. (Inactive from 1 July 2025)

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From 30 June 2025, we will no longer be active on Instagram and X. Follow us on @facebook and @LinkedIn and visit our new website.
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Welcome to Australia Assists Volunteer, Katya Castillo. Katya has been deployed to support the work of UNFPA in strengthening local government capacity to protect vulnerable people, particularly women and girls during disasters.
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Disaster preparedness is addressing risks before disasters occur. Viliami is a National Cluster Coordinator, supporting Tonga's National Disaster Risk Management Office through the @austassists program.
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He has supported Tonga's disaster response and recovery through the global pandemic and the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption and tsunami. Today, his focus has shifted on disaster preparedness and risk mitigation, especially at a local level.
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His efforts to train local village disaster risk management committees on how to conduct initial damage assessments and using technology helps ensure data is received in real time to coordinate relief.
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Today on #HumanRightsDay, we recognise the importance of human rights as the foundation for a peaceful, just, and inclusive world. (1/3)
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Saratu is an @AustAssists humanitarian working with @UNFPA to strengthen gender equality, disability, and social inclusion within local communities in Pakistan. (2/3)
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Saratu believes GEDSI is a critical part in forging a better tomorrow: ‘To ensure we build a solid foundation for community resilience to thrive, we must ensure GEDSI is at the core of our work,’ said Saratu. (3/3)
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Gender-based violence is not ok. We will not tolerate it. As part of our efforts to #EndGBV in humanitarian crises, Australia has deployed experts like Saratu Musa Wakawa to strengthen community resilience. #16Days
Gender Based Violence in Emergencies specialist Saratu Musa Wakawa on deployment with @UNFPA through @AustraliaAssists

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#AustraliaAssists is seeking interest from current and former deployees to join the new Australia Assists roster. Help us support Australia’s humanitarian global partners. Express your interest today! tinyurl.com/5ch7f4d6 @AusHumanitarian @dfat
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🌏 @DFAT has appointed #TetraTech to manage the #AustraliaAssists program, continuing to align with Australia’s humanitarian and foreign policy priorities, our commitment is stronger than ever! Join as a deployee tinyurl.com/5ch7f4d6 @AusHumanitarian

Expression of Interest – Australia Assists Roster in Australia

Tetra Tech International Development manages the Australia Assists program on behalf of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)....

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@AustAssists deployee Jen is in Solomon Islands with @DPASI- Disabled Peoples Association of Solomon Islands. Jen is a Disability Training Analysis specialist, and as a Deaf person Jen is a true example of how people with lived experience are best placed to inform program design.
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Jen says, "I've really enjoyed working with DPASI, and they appreciate having a Deaf person working with them who can understand the barriers. The wider community also responded positively to an outsider with disabilities being part of DPASI".
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Access to safe drinking water & sanitation are basic human rights fundamental to human health, dignity & prosperity. In Vanuatu, community access to clean drinking water is an ongoing challenge. @AustAssists’ engineer Wondayehu is working to change that. youtube.com/watch?v=wvs6fdi6…

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1 week to the 🇸🇧 election! @AustAssists & staff from the 🇸🇧 Electoral Commission are working around the clock to get election materials ready to send to the provinces. So far materials have been sent to Western, Makira, Temotu, Isabel, Central and Rennell & Bellona provinces.
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Investing in equality for women and girls benefits us all. On #IWD, we celebrate @austassists deployees aiding humanitarian partners worldwide to advance gender equity. @aushumanitarian @dfat @ausambgender @aushcfj @AuHCSouthAfrica @unwomenmyanmar @spc_cps
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Australia’s humanitarian action always strives to be inclusive. We place persons with disabilities at the centre of any response. Read more about our @AustAssists deployees: redr.org.au/australia-assist… & the Australia Assists Disability Action Plan: redr.org.au/media/y4jlt3bi/a…
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@AustAssists in Nigeria 🇳🇬 @AusHCAbuja
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Australia is open to Nigerian students to study, work – Envoy ow.ly/GZKI105jA8u
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“It’s the lived experiences we bring that grounds us to this work.”@austassists deployee Talei is a communications expert supporting @spc_cps in her home country of Fiji. 🔊 Listen to Talei’s thoughts on localising humanitarian aid in the Pacific. #PacificVoices @AusHCFJ
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