Summary of publication

This year, climate change, COVID-19 and shifting geopolitical dynamics have continued to create unprecedented challenges for individuals, communities and partners. Through RedR Australia and the Australia Assists Program, the Australian Government has stayed and delivered in the face of increased humanitarian need.

Australia Assists at a Glance

Program statistics

• 109 specialists deployed to 30 program partners in 26 countries across the Indo-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
• Deployments totalled 523 months, against a minimum target of 350, a 15 per cent increase on FY20.
• Females comprised 46 per cent of all deployments, a 2 per cent increase on FY20.
• 20 specialists deployed into targeted gender equality, disability inclusion and protection roles.
• 69 specialists, or 63 per cent, were deployed in-country, while 48 (37 per cent) worked remotely.
• 44 specialists, or 40 per cent of the program, directly supported COVID-19 preparedness and response (61 per cent Pacific, 25 per cent Asia, 14 per cent Middle East, Africa and Europe).
• RedR Australia’s Roster maintains gender parity

In FY21, Australia Assists provided 52 months or the equivalent of 44 consecutive years of technical humanitarian expertise in just one year.

Full publication

• Australia Assists Annual Report 2020-21 [DOCX 18 MB]
• Australia Assists Annual Report 2020-21 [PDF 16 MB]