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Programs

Everything we do is to deepen connections between Australia and Southeast Asia. Our programs increase Southeast Asia literacy, economic linkages, cultural and education connections across our region. 

Explore our diverse programs and discover how we are contributing to a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region.

Grants
Our grants support projects that strengthen Australia’s connections with Southeast Asia and ASEAN across the business, education, cultural, and community sectors. It's a competitive opportunity that funds programs closely aligned with our four pillars.
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Generation Next: ASEAN-Australian Women Leading 
Economic Growth
Generation Next: ASEAN-Australian Women Leading Economic Growth will accelerate the business growth and economic empowerment of at least 120 early-stage female entrepreneurs from ASEAN, Timor-Leste, and Australia over four years.
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ASEAN-Australia BRIDGE School Partnerships Program
The ASEAN Building Relationships through Intercultural Dialogue and Growing Engagement (BRIDGE) School Partnership Program delivers ongoing, deep, reciprocal partnerships between schools in Australia and Southeast Asia.
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Emerging Leaders Program
The ASEAN-Australia Emerging Leaders Program cultivates the next generation of leaders who will drive positive change across Australia and Southeast Asia. It supports young professionals to develop their leadership skills, expand their networks, and engage in meaningful cross-cultural exchanges.
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New Colombo Plan ASEAN-Australia Centre Scholars
The ASEAN-Australia Centre is proudly supporting 12 New Colombo Plan participants in the STEM and resource sectors as the inaugural New Colombo Plan ASEAN-Australia Centre Scholars.
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Short Courses in STEM and Resources
ASEAN-Australia Centre Short Courses build technical capacity, knowledge, and expertise among participants from Southeast Asia and Timor-Leste in the STEM and resource sectors.
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Australian Digital Art Exhibition
In partnership with the National Museum of Australia, the Centre will tour an immersive digital art exhibition through Southeast Asia from late 2025.
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Asian Australian Voices
The ASEAN-Australia Centre, National Foundation for Australia-China Relations and Centre for Australia-India Relations are pleased to partner with Asia Society Australia to deliver the Asian Australian Voices program.
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