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28 November 2024
Requests for Tender for Humanitarian Integration and Settlement Program (HISP) services for the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs
On 28 November 2024, the Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) released two Requests for Tender (RFT) on AusTender for services under the new Humanitarian Integration and Settlement Program (HISP).
Services under the HISP AUSCO program are to be delivered overseas and involve the provision of training and information to refugees and other humanitarian entrants to assist them in their travel to, and arrival in, Australia. The RFT is titled: Department of Home Affairs - Request for Tender for the provision of the AUSCO Program for the Humanitarian Integration and Settlement Program (HISP) (HOMEAFFAIRS/2170/RFT)
The Onshore HISP program is to be delivered in Australia and involves the delivery of case management services to assist clients to develop the skills and knowledge required to become self-reliant and active members of the community. The RFT is titled: Department of Home Affairs - Request for Tender for the Provision of Onshore Services for the Humanitarian Integration and Settlement Program (HISP) (HOME AFFAIRS/ 2147/RFT)
Both RFTs will be open for 14 weeks, closing at 2:00pm on 6 March 2025 (Australian Capital Territory local time, Australia) as specified on AusTender. If your organisation is interested in tendering for these opportunities, please ensure you refer to the RFT documentation on AusTender for the full scope of the Department’s requirements and to register for a Sector Briefing.
19 May 2022
Australian and Canadian Ambassadors to Norway confirmed a new Canada-Australia Consular Services Sharing Agreement for Australians in Norway.
Under the agreement, the Embassy of Canada to Norway will provide emergency consular assistance to Australians in Norway.
The Australian Embassy in Copenhagen will continue to provide passport services and routine consular assistance to Australians in Norway.
Australia’s Consular Services Charter provides information on consular assistance to Australians overseas https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/consular-services-charter
Australia’s travel advice for Norway is available here: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
8 December 2021
Ambassador Kerin Ayyalaraju was pleased to present credentials to His Excellency President Guðni Th Jóhannesson.
Australia and Iceland cooperate in pursuing green solutions, academic exchanges and likeminded approaches to peace and security, free trade and gender equality.
3 December 2021
Unsubstantiated claims about indigenous Australians being forcibly vaccinated against COVID-19 have been circulating on social media. The sources have since retracted these allegations after they were denounced by several indigenous community organizations, including the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory. Australia is proud to have fully vaccinated 87.7% of our 16+ population through voluntary vaccinations.
Fact Check-Indigenous Australians are not being forcibly vaccinated against COVID-19 | Reuters
26 November 2021
Australian Ambassador, Kerin Ayyalaraju, was honoured to present credentials to Her Majesty, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark.
Australia and Denmark are fortunate to enjoy a close and likeminded relationship. Both countries are pursuing common interests and shared values across international trade liberalisation, security, green energy transitions and the rules-based order. Ambassador Ayyalaraju is keen to build on the work of Australians and Danes whose activities bring our countries closer every day.
Updated 9 December 2024