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Sport creates spaces - on and off the field - where women and girls are safe, respected, valued and treated as equals. We were so pleased to work with the Centre for Australia-India Relations, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, and WA Cricket to host the Foreign Minister and leading sports luminaries for an insightful discussion into how far we’ve come; and the work that still lies ahead. Thanks also to Rita Saffioti MLA, Indian Deputy High Commissioner Suneet Mehta and Tim Thomas for insightful remarks 🇦🇺🤝🇮🇳🏏 Lanie Chopping | Emily Roper | Jags Krishnan | Amarjeet Singh Takhi | Nashid Chowdhury | Katrina Powell | Bonnie Raynor | Avril Fahey | John Stephenson | Paritosh(Pari) Misra | Brad Hogg

The first AUKUS Defence Industry Vendor Qualification contracts have been awarded to Australian businesses, paving the way for Australian businesses to supply their products and services into the AUKUS trilateral submarine industrial base. Once qualified, HIFraser Group Pty Ltd, MACK VALVES, Bale Defence and STAUFF Australia will become part of the US supply chains, giving them the opportunity to receive orders to meet demand. This Australian Government funding gives them that opportunity to prove their manufacturing capability and in partnership with our AUKUS partners supports the approval process. Qualification takes time; the DIVQ gets Australian business ready to meet demand. This is a major milestone in our efforts to expand Australia’s submarine industrial base, promote opportunities for Australian businesses in the US and UK supply chains, and strengthen the resilience of our collective industrial capacity through AUKUS. Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation | Paul Papalia | Linda Dawson | Peta Arbuckle MVO | UWA Defence and Security Institute | WA DEFENCE REVIEW https://lnkd.in/dtuBQbNH

A warm welcome to Mr Takayuki Ueda, Global CEO of INPEX Corporation - always a valued visitor to Perth. Thank you for an insightful speech highlighting three key factors as Asia considers its future energy needs: i) diversification; ii) stability; iii) economics. Australia and Japan remain natural and indeed crucial partners in the future of energy in Asia 🇦🇺🤝🇯🇵🌏 Perth USAsia Centre | L. Gordon Flake | INPEX Australia | Bill Townsend | John Williams | Maryam Bell | Rebecca Tomkinson | Clare Pope | Jessica Shaw | Claire E. | James Nation

First Nations Diplomacy in Action! ❤️ 💛 🖤   In August, the Western Australian Croatian Chamber of Commerce, Australian Embassy in Zagreb, and the Indigenous Arts Foundation hosted the ‘Kaya Croatia’ tour to Zagreb and Split. In Croatia, the Kaya Dance Troup was warmly received and their stirring performances highlighted the centrality of First Nations culture in modern Australia. You can see some of their adventures here: Kaya Croatia - Zagreb   The tour was funded under the Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grants Program, which supports international projects that tell Australian stories, amplify First Nations voices, deepen bilateral partnerships and build cultural understanding and connections overseas. As we know however, diplomacy starts at home. Last week, Australia’s Ambassador to Croatia, Richard Rodgers, brought greetings from Croatia back to Perth, and was honoured by a warm welcome to country at Dyoondalup (Point Walter) from Phil Walleystack. Walleystack International | Aboriginal Business Directory WA | Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) | Noongar Land Enterprise Group | Waalitj Foundation | First Nations X | Chamber of Arts and Culture WA | Justin Mohamed | Luke Jurcevic

🏖️ This December, the Beach Smarts for Life Program is offering free places for Chinese international students and community members. 🏊 Supported by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR) 澳中基金会, the Program provides essential water safety information to Chinese international students and community members, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to enjoy Australia’s waterways safely. The program will take place at Scarborough Beach on 16 and 17 December. You can find out more information and register here: Beach Smarts for Life (WA) Chung Wah Association Inc. | Australia China Business Council | Australia China Friendship Society Western Australia | Australia-China Youth Association - ACYA at UWA | WA Chinese Chamber Of Commerce | James Clarke (柯雅各) | Kelly LI | Tony Chong | Ting Chen

The Australia-Indonesia Institute 2024 Grant Round is now open. 📢 With a focus on supporting continuity in people-to-people and institutional engagement between Australia 💚💛 and Indonesia ❤️🤍, in 2024-25 the Institute will support projects across eight priority areas: - Education, Language and Indonesian Studies - Arts and Culture - Health and Science  - Digital Innovation and Technology - Economic and Business Engagement - Youth and Sport - Media - Religion $1.2 million in ODA and non-ODA funding is available for the 2024-25 financial year and applicants can apply for a grant between A$10,000 and A$50,000 per annum. More information on the Grants Program, including how to apply, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g_nJgnBi Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) | Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA | Export Finance Australia | Aboriginal Business Directory WA | Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) | Noongar Land Enterprise Group | Waalitj Foundation | First Nations X | Indonesia Institute | Australia Indonesia Business Council (AIBC) | Australia Indonesia Business Council - WA Branch | ASEAN Business Alliance | Invest and Trade Western Australia | Jane Caforio | Dr. Sandy Chong | Indonesian Chamber of Commerce Western Australia | Screenwest | Chamber of Arts and Culture WA | Bryce Green | Celine Nhung Tran| Listiana Operananta | Ross B. Taylor AM

Are you an agribusiness looking to export to Japan? 🗾  🥑 🦐 🍷 Austrade is seeking Expressions of Interest from Australian companies interested in taking part in the Foodex Japan Tradeshow from 11-14 March 2025. A business only tradeshow, Foodex Japan attracted over 76,000 visitors this year. One thousand domestic and 2,000 international companies are expected to exhibit in 2025. Austrade will exhibit as part of the Australian National Pavilion, together with the New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia State Governments. Austrade's booth will be combined with a lamb promotion space resulting in a total footprint of 126sqm. A separate and private business meeting lounge for the exclusive use of Austrade booth participants for business matching will again be arranged in 2025. Those taking part in the program will be supported by Austrade Japan's specialist food and beverage Business Development Managers. Expressions of Interest close 6 December 2024. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gPiP_VfZ Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) | Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA | Export Finance Australia | Aboriginal Business Directory WA | Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) | Noongar Land Enterprise Group | Waalitj Foundation | First Nations X | ASEAN Business Alliance | Invest and Trade Western Australia | Jane Caforio | Dr. Sandy Chong | Australia Japan Society of Western Australia | Australia Japan Business Council (WA) Inc. |

What better way to celebrate WA's partnership with India with the West Test kicking off the Summer of Cricket. Last week we were proud to support the Government of Western Australia in hosting business leaders from Australia and India at Perth Stadium. Australian cricketing legend and Centre Advisory Board member Adam Gilchrist called on everyone present to capitalise on our nations' shared love of cricket to bolster business and cultural ties. Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation Swati Dave Florence Drummond Gunjan Pagare Sammy Kumar Catriona Jackson The Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith Amrit Gill Cricket Australia Nick Hockley Tim Thomas Damodar Mall Yemee Fernandes

“Come for the cricket; Stay for the business!” 🏏🤝🇮🇳🇦🇺 Thanks to Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation for your collaboration to deliver this insightful Symposium with the Centre for Australia-India Relations, as part of the Australia-India Cricket Summer of Opportunity. As Vish Sahasranamam said, “the Australia-India relationship needs to be innovation-led…” The opportunities for collaboration and integration in green energy, infrastructure, data & AI, research, and critical minerals, were expertly outlined by Ashish Aggarwal, Shannon O'Rourke, Ronnie Fahy, Renae Sayers, David Alexander and L. Gordon Flake. Yaz Mubarakai | Gitesh Agarwal | Amarjeet Singh Takhi | Punit Mahal | Ram Kuppusamy | Nashid Chowdhury | Nilesh Makwana

Student exchanges create long-lasting and meaningful links with our neighbours, building a crucial foundation for a strong bilateral relationship. It was a real pleasure to meet this delegation of scholars from Universitas Islam Indonesia and share views about the opportunities and challenges in our relationship. Perth USAsia Centre | Australian Embassy, Indonesia | Gita Kamath | Chloe Ashbolt |