Australia will provide a further $11 million in lifesaving humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza, and an additional $15 million in critical support for people affected by humanitarian crises in Myanmar and Afghanistan.
The additional funding to Gaza will address urgent needs, including healthcare, food and water.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, and Australia reiterates calls for sustained, unimpeded aid to those who desperately need it.
Additional assistance will be provided to those impacted by rapidly escalating humanitarian crises. It includes:
- $7 million in lifesaving food assistance for Rohingya refugees who have fled Myanmar, as well as their host communities in Bangladesh. More than one million Rohingyas in Bangladesh depend on humanitarian support, with no legal status or right to work.
- $3 million in lifesaving assistance to provide food, health, shelter and protection support for displaced people on the Thai-Myanmar border.
- An additional $5 million will also be provided to enable United Nations partners to deliver services for Afghan women and girls that address critical sexual and reproductive health needs, gender-based violence and displacement.
Quote attributable to Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Penny Wong:
"Helping others in crisis reflects Australian values, but also supports our interests in a peaceful, stable world. Australia's contribution will provide lifesaving assistance to people enduring immense suffering.
"Australia is engaging diplomatically as part of the international call for all parties to return to the ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza. We continue to press for the protection of civilians, the release of hostages and unimpeded and sustained humanitarian aid.
"Humanitarian needs have increased twenty-fold since the Myanmar coup. We call on the military regime to prioritise civilian safety and immediately cease violence and ensure unhindered and safe humanitarian access across the country.
"Australia is steadfast in its support for Afghan women and girls, who have shown incredible courage in the face of the Taliban's systematic human rights violations and abuses."
Quote attributable to Minister for International Development and the Pacific and Minister for Defence Industry and Capability Delivery, the Hon Pat Conroy MP:
"Humanitarian crises contribute to regional instability and global insecurity.
"Australia is providing lifesaving healthcare and assistance for civilians in need, as part of an international effort to reduce the devastating human toll of the Israel-Gaza conflict.
"Protection for women and girls in humanitarian emergencies is a central pillar of the Humanitarian Policy we released in 2024. We know the situation under the Taliban is particularly egregious and we are proud to be supporting the provision of critical health services to Afghan women and girls.
"We will continue to play our part to support people in humanitarian need, both in our region and globally."
