AusAID

The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is the Australian Government agency responsible for managing Australia's overseas aid program. The objective of the aid program is to assist developing countries to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development, in line with Australia's national interest.

There are a number of avenues for Australian businesses to engage with AusAID including;

• The Enterprise Challenge Fund for the Pacific and South East Asia - Assists the private sector to develop commercially successful ventures in developing countries. Grants ranging from $A100,000 to $A1.5m are available for suitable projects.
• The Australian Leadership Fellowship Awards - Supports Australian businesses to offer short-term professional placements and study opportunities to suitable candidates from developing countries.
• TheAustralian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) Program - AYAD places skilled young Australians (18-30) on short-term assignments in the Asia Pacific region. Australian businesses can:
• Develop an assignment in the Asia Pacific region for a young Australian to work on a development issue
• Work with a local organisation to develop an assignment
• Encourage staff to apply for an outstanding career development opportunity
• Mentor a Youth Ambassador with regular email contact, advice, and support

www.ausaid.gov.au