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    The Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs Australian High Commission undertakes a staff meet and greet at the Australian High Commissioner’s Residence, Suva, Fiji on 14 September 2023. The Hon. Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs visited Suva, Fiji to participate in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) from 13 to 15 September 2023.
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    Community water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs provide important entry points for gender equality, and social inclusion more broadly. Through Australia’s Water for Women Fund, business skills training for women, supports community sanitation efforts, households and local economies, and also demonstrates that equitable outcomes are sustainable outcomes. Image provided by Water for Women Fund Managing Contractor (GHD) to share with posts for World Toilet Day 2021. Refer to the Water Security Team, [email protected], for further usage.
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    The locally led Vanuatu Skills Partnership (VSP) is building the skills Vanuatu needs to grow its economy, adapt to climate change, and drive low-carbon growth in tourism, agribusiness, handicraft, and construction sectors. ALT text: Vanuatu construction worker with hammer in hand on a building site.
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    Watershed Interventions for Systems Health (WISH) seeks to optimise water, sanitation and catchment management, improve outbreak response and minimise the impact of water-borne diseases. https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/watershed-interventions-systems-health-wish
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    Indo-Pacific Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights COVID-19 Response (C-Surge) - Global Health Division - UNFPA Technical Specialists working in Kiribati >>> Australia is providing support to accelerate sexual and reproductive health services and rights across 22 countries in the Indo-Pacific. The $48.5 million Indo-Pacific Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights COVID-19 Surge Response is using innovative platforms to deliver services and information including for family planning and maternal and child health. It also supports improved data for strengthened public health responses, particularly for adolescent girls. These essential, life-saving services, central to advancing gender equality, have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Indo-Pacific, we have seen increases in unplanned pregnancies and worsening infant and maternal mortality and morbidity. These outcomes threaten to unwind years of global effort to improve health outcomes for women and girls. This initiative is helping to close the gap in services across the region, helping women and girls to reach their full potential.
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    Tupaia aggregates and visualises data from multiple sources to help improve medicines availability, map disease outbreaks, respond to disasters and strengthen service provision in the Indo-Pacific. The Beyond Essentials Systems team, with Australian government support through the Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security, is also helping to roll-out mSupply mobile, an innovative mobile-telephone based medical supply stock information system that can be used by frontline health workers to ensure medicines and other supplies are stocked and up to date. https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/tupaia
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    At the end of this project, the Field Epidemiology in Action project will have trained up to 42 staff located in PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Timor-Leste in field epidemiology who can conduct surveillance and implement public health interventions to help health authorities respond more quickly and effectively to disease outbreaks such as COVID-19. https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/field-epidemiology-action-strengthening-outbreak-detection-and-response-through-partnership-and Profile https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/health-security-hero-philip-popai-png-field-epidemiologist
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    As part of the Australia's vaccine access activities Australia is committed to vaccine equity. With vaccine supply globally constrained, Australia committed to sharing doses with its regional partners. Note FM media release - https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/minister/marise-payne/media-release/sharing-covid-19-vaccines-our-neighbours
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    From 2017-2022, the Australian Government's Health Security Initiative for the Indo-Pacific region contributed to the avoidance and containment of infectious disease threats with the potential to cause social and economic harms on a national, regional or global scale. With funding from the Initiative, the WISH Fiji project seeks to optimise water, sanitation and catchment management, improve outbreak response and minimise the impact of water-borne diseases. https://indopacifichealthsecurity.dfat.gov.au/watershed-interventions-systems-health-wish
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    Indo-Pacific Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights COVID-19 Response (C-Surge) - Global Health Division - PNG More Information: https://png.unfpa.org/en/news/inventory-management-training-helps-staff-prevent-stock-outs-momase-region Australia is providing support to accelerate sexual and reproductive health services and rights across 22 countries in the Indo-Pacific. The $48.5 million Indo-Pacific Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights COVID-19 Surge Response is using innovative platforms to deliver services and information including for family planning and maternal and child health. It also supports improved data for strengthened public health responses, particularly for adolescent girls. These essential, life-saving services, central to advancing gender equality, have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Indo-Pacific, we have seen increases in unplanned pregnancies and worsening infant and maternal mortality and morbidity. These outcomes threaten to unwind years of global effort to improve health outcomes for women and girls. This initiative is helping to close the gap in services across the region, helping women and girls to reach their full potential.
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    Barriers remain to Samoan women and girls accessing information about their sexual health and reproductive rights. In response, Australia has partnered with the Samoa Family Health Association (SFHA) to run mobile clinics that bring essential sexual health and reproductive health services to rural villages. These mobile clinics help overcome transportation and cost barriers, as well as the stigma associated with seeking medical care. Caption: Australian High Commissioner, HE Emily Luck, visiting the SFHA team in Savai’i. ALT Text: Three people in facemasks posing in front of minivan, one wearing medical scrubs.
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    Indo-Pacific Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights COVID-19 Response (C-Surge) - Global Health Division - Marie Stopes International, Timor-Leste Australia is providing support to accelerate sexual and reproductive health services and rights across 22 countries in the Indo-Pacific. The $48.5 million Indo-Pacific Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights COVID-19 Surge Response is using innovative platforms to deliver services and information including for family planning and maternal and child health. It also supports improved data for strengthened public health responses, particularly for adolescent girls. These essential, life-saving services, central to advancing gender equality, have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Indo-Pacific, we have seen increases in unplanned pregnancies and worsening infant and maternal mortality and morbidity. These outcomes threaten to unwind years of global effort to improve health outcomes for women and girls. This initiative is helping to close the gap in services across the region, helping women and girls to reach their full potential.
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    Indo-Pacific Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights COVID-19 Response (C-Surge) - Global Health Division - Indonesia >>>>> Australia is providing support to accelerate sexual and reproductive health services and rights across 22 countries in the Indo-Pacific. The $48.5 million Indo-Pacific Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights COVID-19 Surge Response is using innovative platforms to deliver services and information including for family planning and maternal and child health. It also supports improved data for strengthened public health responses, particularly for adolescent girls. These essential, life-saving services, central to advancing gender equality, have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Indo-Pacific, we have seen increases in unplanned pregnancies and worsening infant and maternal mortality and morbidity. These outcomes threaten to unwind years of global effort to improve health outcomes for women and girls. This initiative is helping to close the gap in services across the region, helping women and girls to reach their full potential.
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    Indo-Pacific Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights COVID-19 Response (C-Surge) - Global Health Division - Training in Tonga Australia is providing support to accelerate sexual and reproductive health services and rights across 22 countries in the Indo-Pacific. The $48.5 million Indo-Pacific Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights COVID-19 Surge Response is using innovative platforms to deliver services and information including for family planning and maternal and child health. It also supports improved data for strengthened public health responses, particularly for adolescent girls. These essential, life-saving services, central to advancing gender equality, have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Indo-Pacific, we have seen increases in unplanned pregnancies and worsening infant and maternal mortality and morbidity. These outcomes threaten to unwind years of global effort to improve health outcomes for women and girls. This initiative is helping to close the gap in services across the region, helping women and girls to reach their full potential.
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    Solomon Islands student washes their hands with water from newly-installed water tanks. ALT Text: Student washing hands under running water from water tank
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    The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development & the Pacific meets with the Tuvalu cabinet at the Convention Centre, Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development & the Pacific undertakes a site visit of the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project (TCAP) with Minister Seve Paeniu, Minister for Finance and Economic Development of Tuvalu (responsible for Climate Change) at the TCAP worksite in Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development & the Pacific at a State dinner hosted by the Hon Kausea Natano, Prime Minister of Tuvalu in Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 28, 2023. The dinner included speeches by Minister Conroy and Foreign Minister Panapasi followed by meal and Traditional “Fatele” celebration.  Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change. Meeting with Tuvalu Cabinet Host country attendees: • PM Natano • Minister Panapasi • Cabinet members Australian attendees: • Minister Conroy • A/g High Commissioner David Slattery • Ms Bianca Birdsall, Senior Advisor, MIDPO • Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head, Office of the Pacific • Ms Celeste Powell, Assistant Secretary, Pacific Partnerships • Mr Brenton Garlick, High Commissioner designate • Mr Louis Henley, Director, Nauru and Tuvalu Section (Notetaker)
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    The Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for International Development & the Pacific undertakes a visit to the Princess Margaret Hospital in Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change. Host country attendees: • Hon. Isaia Taape, Minister for Health, Social Welfare & Gender Affairs, Tuvalu • Mrs Lily Faavae, Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Health, Social Welfare & Gender Affairs, Tuvalu • Mr Elisala Natano, Deputy Secretary, Department of Health (TBC) • Dr Toko, Acting Medical Superintendent, Princess Margaret Hospital    Australian attendees: • Minister Conroy • A/g High Commissioner David Slattery • Ms Bianca Birdsall, Senior Advisor, MIDPO • Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head, Office of the Pacific • Mr Brenton Garlick, High Commissioner designate • Mr Harry Needham, Second Secretary
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    Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023 Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.
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    Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 30, 2023 Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.
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    Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 30, 2023 Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.
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    Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 30, 2023 Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.
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    Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 30, 2023 Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change.
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    Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change. Host country attendees: • Minister Panapasi Australian attendees: • Minister Conroy • A/g High Commissioner David Slattery • Ms Bianca Birdsall, Senior Advisor, MIDPO • Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head, Office of the Pacific • Ms Celeste Powell, Assistant Secretary, Pacific Partnerships • Mr Brenton Garlick, High Commissioner designate • Mr Louis Henley, Director, Nauru and Tuvalu Section (Notetaker)
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    Scenes of daily life from Funafuti, Tuvalu on August 29, 2023. Minister Conroy travelled to Tuvalu to hear first-hand from the Government about its priorities and to continue to deepen our close partnership. He met with Prime Minister Kausea Natano and members of his Cabinet to discuss how the countries can work together to strengthen Tuvalu’s economic and environmental resilience. The visit is a key opportunity to advance our shared interests in a strong and united Pacific Islands Forum. Tuvalu is a global leader in climate action. During the visit, Minister Conroy reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to ambitious climate action. He also visited the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to see the critical work Australia is supporting to protect the lives, livelihoods and culture of Tuvaluans in the face of climate change. Host country attendees: • Minister Panapasi Australian attendees: • Minister Conroy • A/g High Commissioner David Slattery • Ms Bianca Birdsall, Senior Advisor, MIDPO • Ms Elizabeth Peak, Head, Office of the Pacific • Ms Celeste Powell, Assistant Secretary, Pacific Partnerships • Mr Brenton Garlick, High Commissioner designate • Mr Louis Henley, Director, Nauru and Tuvalu Section (Notetaker)