What are the benefits of being an APO?

• Australian Partner Organisations are exposed to a number of benefits and opportunities through their involvement with the VIDA Program:

• Develop new or expand existing links with companies, governments and organisations in the Asia Pacific region
• Exchange skills with in-country Host Organisations
• Raise the APO's profile within Australia through the participation in regular VIDA publications and website
• Recruitment of skilled VIDA volunteers to complete the assignment
• Gain an increased understanding of cultures in new and emerging markets 

What is expected of APOs?

APOs provide a range of additional support to VIDA assignments including:

Assisting Host Organisation (HOs) to develop the assignment proposals.
Assisting HOs to source suitable candidates
Acting in a  mentoring role to support the VIDA whilst on assignment
Contributions 
Where possible, Australian Partner Organisations are also encouraged to make financial or in-kind contributions to support the volunteer placement and the achievement of the assignment's objectives. Their contribution can also fund additional VIDA volunteers over and above the number funded by AusAID.

Where should APOs go for more help?

If you would like to consider becoming an Australian Partner Organisation, please download the APO Information Pack.

 
If you have a project or assignment in mind, please download the Assignment Proposal Form.

 
You may also contact theVIDA team for further assistance via email

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Tel:   +61 (0) 8 8364 8500
Fax:  +61 (0) 8 8364 8588