Australia Assists would like to Acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands, skies and waterways across the continent now known as Australia. We pay deep respect to Elders past and present and recognise the ongoing connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples maintain with Country which encompasses land, water, language, kinship, and spirit.
We also want to acknowledge the Indigenous, traditional, and local communities across the Pacific region who share their own ancient and enduring relationships with land and sea.
In the spirit of shared humanity and responsibility, we walk alongside communities to uplift and support in times of need, standing in solidarity through disaster and crisis; and draw upon the strength from the wisdom of those who have cared for Country and people for generations.
Deploying humanitarian expertise to support Australia's global partners
As an Australian Government initiative, we’re committed to gender equality, disability and social inclusion, climate, locally led action and First Nations participation.
Our global humanitarian roster includes a wide range of backgrounds, expertise and professions deployed under the core humanitarian principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. Learn more
Disaster Response
Vanuatu
Supporting Vanuatu’s Earthquake Response
After Vanuatu was struck by an earthquake in December 2024, the Australia Assists Rapid Response Team deployed to support Vanuatu’s National Disaster Management Office.
