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Thai Van has dedicated his life to rescuing wild critically endangered pangolins—one of the world’s most trafficked creatures. Together with Australian vet, Leanne Wicker, and Australian volunteers, he has set up a state-of-the-art rehabilitation centre and Vietnam’s first anti-poaching team. Their partnership aims to prevent Pangolin extinction and international trafficking and to tackle human health threats from illegal wildlife trade, which spreads viruses across borders from animals to people.

Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, joined by His Excellency Dr Hang Chuon Naron, Cambodia’s Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, and Mr Mao Sreng, the Australian Centre for Education Country Director, formally opened the Chak Angre campus of the Australian Centre for Education (ACE) in Phnom Penh on 04 August 2022.

DFAT's Toolkit on Climate Change, Energy & the Environment provides a number of videos and resources. This PowerPoint presentation, Social Inclusion & Climate Change: Leaving No One Behind, includes audio and is best viewed using the 'Slide Show' mode. This presentation is an alternative to the video of the same name and provides the same information. Created in August 2021. This version is for external use.

DFAT's Toolkit on Climate Change, Energy & the Environment provides a number of videos and resources. This PowerPoint presentation, Oceans: Overview of Strategic Issues, includes audio and is best viewed using the 'Slide Show' mode. This presentation is an alternative to the video of the same name and provides the same information. Created in August 2021. This version is for external use.

DFAT's Toolkit on Climate Change, Energy & the Environment provides a number of videos and resources. This PowerPoint presentation, Good Practice Examples of Integration, includes audio and is best viewed using the 'Slide Show' mode. This presentation is an alternative to the video of the same name and provides the same information. Created in August 2021. This version is for external use.

Secretary's Reception - NAIDOC Week 2022

On the 3rd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Tonga, attended Talanoa Lunch with Cabinet Ministers. Venue: HOM Residence Host Country attendees (invited to arrive at 1315): - Hon Hu’akavameiliku, Prime Minister, Minister for Education, Minister for Police, Minister for HMAF - Hon Poasi Tei, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister MEIDECC, Minister for Public Enterprises - Hon Fekitamoeloa ‘Utoikamanu, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Tourism - Hon Tatafu Moeaki, Minister for Finance, Minister for Revenue and Customs - Hon Sangster Saulala, Minister for Internal Affairs - Hon Sevenitini Toumo'ua, Minister for Infrastructure (MOI) - Hon Siosaia Piukala, Minister for Health - Hon Samiu Vaipulu, Minister for Justice and Prisons - Hon Viliami Uasike Latu, Minister for Trade & Economic Development - Lord Tu’I’afitu, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources - Lord Fakafanua, Speaker - Lord Tu’iha’angana, Deputy Speaker - Edgar Cocker, Chief Secretary Australian attendees: - Minister Wong - Ms Moore - Ms Brady - Mr Olenich - Mr McDonald - Ms Peak - Ms Ella Scott - Ms Ana Baker, Senior Program Manager - Ms Kepreen Veetu, Senior Program Manager - Ms ‘Aulola Ake Tongilava, Program Manager

On the 3rd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Tonga, attended Talanoa Lunch with Cabinet Ministers. Venue: HOM Residence Host Country attendees (invited to arrive at 1315): - Hon Hu’akavameiliku, Prime Minister, Minister for Education, Minister for Police, Minister for HMAF - Hon Poasi Tei, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister MEIDECC, Minister for Public Enterprises - Hon Fekitamoeloa ‘Utoikamanu, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Tourism - Hon Tatafu Moeaki, Minister for Finance, Minister for Revenue and Customs - Hon Sangster Saulala, Minister for Internal Affairs - Hon Sevenitini Toumo'ua, Minister for Infrastructure (MOI) - Hon Siosaia Piukala, Minister for Health - Hon Samiu Vaipulu, Minister for Justice and Prisons - Hon Viliami Uasike Latu, Minister for Trade & Economic Development - Lord Tu’I’afitu, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources - Lord Fakafanua, Speaker - Lord Tu’iha’angana, Deputy Speaker - Edgar Cocker, Chief Secretary Australian attendees: - Minister Wong - Ms Moore - Ms Brady - Mr Olenich - Mr McDonald - Ms Peak - Ms Ella Scott - Ms Ana Baker, Senior Program Manager - Ms Kepreen Veetu, Senior Program Manager - Ms ‘Aulola Ake Tongilava, Program Manager

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: • Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: • Minister Wong • Advisers to the Minister • Ms Luck • Mr McDonald • Ms Peak • Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: * Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: * Minister Wong * Advisers to the Minister * Ms Luck * Mr McDonald * Ms Peak * Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary

On the 2nd of June 2022, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Senator the Hon Penny Wong as part of a visit to Samoa attended a eHealth Event, including launch of Tautua: Human Development for all, at the Ministry of Health building, Moto’otua Host country attendees: • Valasi Luapitofanua To’ogamaga Tafito Selesele, Minister of Health Australian attendees: • Minister Wong • Advisers to the Minister • Ms Luck • Mr McDonald • Ms Peak • Ms Julia Wheeler, First Secretary