Wrapping up two days at the @ACFID annual conference - Mobilising the Collective: Reshaping Systems for a Just Future. As always great to engage and converse on contemporary humanitarian issues with our civil society colleagues. #HumanitarianAid

Operationalising Protection of Civilians. Deputy Commander Joint Operations MAJGEN Hugh McAslan met with @CIVICHichem from @CivCenter for an in-depth dialogue. From AI to new technologies in warfare, #CIVIC brought perspectives on the impact on civilians. @DefenceAust @hqjoc

Thank you to the Pacific Response Group for bringing Pacific perspectives to our Protection of Civilians Training Seminar in Canberra this week. ACMC Director General Nicola Rosenblum stressed the importance of partnerships in the Pacific to build regional resilience. @hqjoc

Better equipped for the challenges of a changing world. The nature of conflict is changing rapidly, driven by AI & other technologies. ACMC’s latest training seminar explored the risks and opportunities to the protection of civilians in this evolving area. bit.ly/4x1p78W

Strengthening cooperation. ACMC’s Maryann Horne visited the @AHACentre in Jakarta to discuss crises & disasters with Somsanith Ninthavong, Director of Corporate affairs. She was accompanied by Australia’s @ASEAN mission team. @AusAmbASEAN #OneASEANOneResponse #DisarsterManagement

How to turn ideas in action. ACMC Director of Partnerships & Preparedness Maryann Horne speaks about Aust's CIVMILPOL work with 31 Indo-Pacific nations and 130 delegates at FOCUS IN 26, Bangkok. Hosted by @cfedmha in collaboration with @DefenceAust & @NZDefenceForce #OCHA #ICRC

Passionate about research that informs policy and operations? We’re looking for an Assistant Director to plan, commission and manage research projects that translate into practical action by government, military, policy and civil society actors. Full details here: bit.ly/4uVuC7k

Building regional disaster resilience together: ACMC joined representatives from across South East Asia and @cfedmha in Dili to consider developments in disaster risk assessment, preparedness and response – including an AI-enhanced early warning system. @AusAmbDili More here: bit.ly/4vdVU9k

ACMC coordinated a dialogue between government and civil society on Women Peace & Security, which considered the key role of women in peacebuilding, social cohesion and community resilience. Read more here: acmc.gov.au/news/government-…

Considering a range of perspectives: ACMC conducted an interagency Liaison Officer course for Australian Defence Force members that work with non-military partners. Read more here: acmc.gov.au/news/interagency…

Navigating the complexities of civil-military cooperation: ACMC conducted presentations on whole-of-Government and humanitarian perspectives at the ADF’s Joint Civ-Mil Staff Planning course. Read full story here: acmc.gov.au/news/acmc-suppor…

Diplomatic representatives, Government agencies and civil society have joined participants in this week’s UN CMCoord Course to share perspectives on cross agency coordination in disaster management.

ACMC is hosting the UN’s flagship Civil-Military Coordination training course in Canberra, strengthening Pacific region participants’ ability to prepare and respond to complex emergencies. Read news story here: bit.ly/4bXw1nw

Strengthening Pacific disaster preparedness and response: ACMC has developed a new @UNOCHA_Pacific publication, which provides practical advice for planners and a shared understanding of disaster management arrangements. @cfedmha View Publication bit.ly/40KBUOw

Strengthening cross-agency engagement: ACMC held a liaison officer course for Australian government officials. acmc.gov.au/news/strengtheni…

Working together to enhance regional disaster preparedness – ACMC supported Exercise Longreach 25 in Fiji which brought together @FijiNDRMO @RFMF_Defence HQ 1st (Aust) Division and the Pacific Response Group to share knowledge and experience on large-scale disaster response.

ACMC’s Tim Anderson supported US-led Ex Pacific Partnership in Samoa. Pacific Partnership brings together military and civilian experts to deliver emergency response support.

ACMC seeking to strengthen engagement between military and civil society at the 2025 @ACFID National Conference. Read more here: acmc.gov.au/news/highlightin…

An ACMC training seminar on Protection in the Maritime Domain explored the challenges of protecting civilians at sea during conflict. @cfedmha @ICRC @IOMatUN Read more: ➡️ bit.ly/47vpeOo