Being an Australian Partner Organisation provides you with the opportunity to:

• Develop new or expand existing links with companies, governments and organisations in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Support delivery of your long term strategic goals for Host Organisations, sector or country.
• Raise the profile of your organisation in Australia and overseas.
• Develop long-term networks with Australian and overseas organisations.
• Exchange skills with Host Organisations.
• Gain an increased understanding of cultures in new and emerging markets.
• Make a positive contribution to development and enhance Australia’s involvement with Asia, the Pacific, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.

APOs provide additional support to Australian Volunteer assignments by:

• Assisting HOs to develop assignment proposals.
• Assisting HOs to source candidates by promoting assignments to their networks.
• Providing an assignment specific pre-departure briefing for the Australian Volunteer.
• Acting in a mentoring role to support the Australian Volunteer whilst on assignment (engaging in regular email contact and providing advice and assistance).
• Providing an assignment specific debrief on the Australian Volunteer’s return.

For more information:

• Download the Australian Volunteers APO Information Pack
• Contact the In Country contact
• Or contact the Austraining Partnerships Team

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