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Saving PNG lives with better health centres and more medicines

The Australian Government and the Asian Development Bank are teaming up to save an estimated 1.2 million people, through a much needed boost to rural health services in Papua New Guinea. Continue reading

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Australia increases support for Pacific fisheries

Australia will help the Pacific Island states to improve their food security and economic development by boosting funding for fisheries programs. Continue reading

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Australia committed to tackling climate change across the Pacific

The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has announced further details on Australia’s commitment to small Pacific nations over the next two years to help the region plan for and respond to the unavoidable impacts of climate change. Continue reading

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Working together to end violence against women across the Pacific

The Australian Government will provide extra funding to help Pacific Island nations improve services for women who have experienced violence. Continue reading

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Australia helping to tackle chronic diseases across the Pacific

The Australian Government will increase its assistance to help prevent and control chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease across the Pacific. Continue reading

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New Zealand and Australia work together to improve Pacific education

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and have reaffirmed their commitment to improving education in the Pacific by extending funding for language and literacy education across the region. Continue reading

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