Invest in health in our region
Boost ODA to 0.7% by 2030 to continue Australia’s strong leadership in supporting health system strengthening in our region.
Australia has a key role to play in supporting our Indo-Pacific neighbours to build resilient and equitable health systems, working towards universal health coverage. This is essential for reducing health disparities, ensuring stability and fostering economic development in the region. The International Development Policy is driving investments to tackle challenges including poverty, economic growth, healthcare, infrastructure investment, climate emergency, food security, disability equity and rights and gender equality.8 It is essential that such investments are guided by the priorities of partner countries and carried out through equitable partnerships with governments, civil society organisations and communities to optimise outcomes and long-term sustainability.
Supporting and continuing to increase Official Development Assistance (ODA) will help to address social, commercial and environmental determinants of health, including the impacts of the climate emergency, while advancing Australia’s commitments to its humanitarian values.
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References:
8 Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 2025. Australia in the World – 2025 Snapshot. https://www.dfat.gov.au/publications/international-relations/australia-world-2025-snapshot