Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) share a warm, broad-ranging relationship of deep historical and contemporary importance to both countries.

Our modern partnership is underpinned by joint commitments to the PNG–Australia Comprehensive Strategic and Economic Partnership (2020), and most recently the Bilateral Security Agreement (2023), which provide a framework for closer security relations.

PNG is Australia's largest development partner, with an estimated 637.4 million-dollar in Official Development Assistance (ODA) funding between 2024-25 financial year.

This support by the Australian Government is not only provided at the national and sub-national levels but right down to the community and grassroot settings.

On this month’s program, we will learn more about the various community-based grant programs currently being delivered through the PNG-Australia Partnership.