The Australian Volunteers Program invites Australians from all walks of life to participate in Australia’s aid program through skilled volunteering. Operating in 26 countries across the Indo-Pacific, the Australian Volunteers program draws on Australia’s expertise to support local organisations to achieve their own development goals. Australian volunteers gain personal and professional growth and develop a deeper understanding of our region. Volunteers typically spend 1-24 months overseas and are supported with airfares, insurance, living allowance and more. Since the 1950s, the Australian Government has supported more than 14,000 Australians to volunteer overseas.