The American Australian Association is supported by four strong pillars that stand upon the foundation of friendship our soldiers forged in every major military engagement since WWI and the values they died to defend: Democracy, free markets, human rights and the rule of law.
Pillar One: Business, Innovation and Policy
This pillar reminds us to have a laser focus on economic growth, by nurturing the innovative spirit deep within both our countries and advancing the quality of life for Americans and Australians. Our Business Council is made up of senior leaders who seek to foster active dialogue, encourage innovation, improve trade and support growth on both sides of the Pacific. And our policy forums help more people appreciate the depth and breadth of our relationship, from astrophysics to medical research and from the Outback to the Yukon and Pluto and beyond!
Pillar Two: Graduate Educational Exchanges
With over 300 Scholars and $7 million invested to date, we are committed to helping advance graduate education to advance our countries’ ability to unlock new solutions to challenges as well as improving the quality of life for our citizens. We are focused on encouraging more STEM graduates, as well as the medical, journalism and biology and land management leaders of tomorrow and are seeking matching partners to double the impact of our work.
Pillar Three: Veterans' Scholarships
To celebrate the 100 years of Mateship where our troops have fought side by side in every major military engagement since WWI, we are helping our soldiers to pick up new books after they take off the uniform by funding scholarships for any accredited level of study while they also get the chance to live in their best mates homeland. Launched by the President and Prime Minister aboard the Intrepid on the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, this program will help our veterans by investing in their education and honoring them for their service.
Pillar Four: Dame Joan Sutherland Arts Grant Program
We are very proud of the over 500 artists – from craftspeople and fashion designers to playwrights and opera singers, that we have offered a helping hand at the early phase of their careers. We are dedicated to doubling our effort every year for each of the next three years!
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