Welcome to the American Australian Association

The American Australian Association is the largest privately funded non-profit organization dedicated to broadening, strengthening and developing ties across the Pacific. For years, our programs have connected our two cultures, guided our people and provided new opportunities for a diverse network of trail blazers.

The dynamic economic bond between Australia and the United States comes from the connections we help forge between institutions, business and people. By strengthening these bonds, we provide access to new opportunities.

Our Education Fund provides scholarship awards of up to US $40,000 to support graduate-level study (Masters, Ph.D. or Post-Doctoral Research) to American and Australians to study in each other's countries respectively.

Our Veterans Fund provides scholarship awards of up to US $40,000 to support honorably discharged post-9/11 military veterans, from America and Australia, to pursue undergraduate and graduate-level study in each other's countries respectively.

Our Arts Fund provides scholarships and grants to support American and Australian emerging or early-career artists to pursue artistic development in each other’s countries.

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Spotlight

2025 New York Benefit Dinner

Please join us as we honor Jennifer Nason for her extraordinary contributions to business and cross-Pacific relations. Jennifer recently concluded an exceptional 39-year career at J.P. Morgan, where she served as Global Chairman of Investment Banking. As former Chair of the American Australian Association and Co-Chair of our Business Council, Jennifer has been an unwavering advocate for strengthening the American-Australian alliance.

Upcoming Events

Thu, August 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

American Australian Association
600 3rd Avenue, Fl 34
New York, NY 10016

Summer Party at the American Australian Association

Join us for a sunset of fun, friends, and Aussie-American vibes at the American Australian Association Summer Party! This community celebration is your chance to mix, mingle, and toast the season with our incredible community.

Thu, September 18, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Hilton Sydney
488 George St,
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

2025 Australia Benefit Dinner

The Australia Benefit Dinner brings together 400+ leaders to celebrate the U.S.–Australia alliance and honor those advancing it. Proceeds support scholarships that foster the next generation of innovators across research, the arts, and veteran communities.

Thu, October 16, 2025
10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Embassy of Australia
1601 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036

The AUKUS Defence Industry Update

The AUKUS Defence Industry Update brings together defence industry leaders for discussions on emerging capabilities and opportunities for continued collaboration across the Alliance in the AUKUS era.

Wed, October 29, 2025
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cipriani Wall Street
55 Wall St,
New York, NY 10005

2025 New York Benefit Dinner

This signature event honors the enduring vision of Sir Keith Murdoch, who established the American Australian Association in 1948 to promote deeper understanding, collaboration, and friendship between the United States and Australia.

Thu, November 27, 2025
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
25 Collins St, Melbourne
VIC 3000, Australia

2025 Australian Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving event celebrates the U.S.–Australia friendship and the opportunities it creates. With insights from a keynote speaker and industry leaders, we’ll explore career growth, cross-cultural collaboration, and the shared values of gratitude and mateship that strengthen our community.

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Awarded almost US$18 million in Scholarships
& Grants awarded to date

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