Community engagement and development education

Informing Australians about international development issues and the activities of Australia's aid program in developing countries in our region is a high priority. Expenditure on media, community activities, publications, internet and global education activities will total $3.0 million in 2005–06.

Although the Australian Government’s overseas aid program is delivered primarily through AusAID, other agencies and departments also play a role in international development. AusAID's Public Affairs Group will continue to work with other government agencies in developing communication programs and supporting a whole-of-government approach. In 2005–06, communication activities will implement the AusAID Public Affairs Strategy 2005–2007. Activities will seek to inform people in Australia and internationally in a variety of ways including through the media, publications, the AusAID Internet site, direct stakeholder engagement, community events, and the global education program for teachers and school students.

Speeches, media releases and publications produced by AusAID can be found on the AusAID Internet site http://www.ausaid.gov.au or by contacting the Public Affairs Group on (02) 6206 4840.

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