Friday Fun Fact‼️ #DYK 🇦🇺often faces bushfires, just like 🇿🇼 In 🇦🇺 CSIRO is using satellite technologies🛰️to fight back! By observing 🌏 from space, scientists can track fires, predict spread, & assess damage. Learn more ⏬csiro.au/en/news/All/Ar…

Over 520,000 people living in 🇦🇺were born in Africa, a number that has doubled over the past 20 years. In honour of this year’s UN's #InternationalDayofPeopleofAfricanDescent, we’re celebrating a few of the remarkable Australian-Africans making outstanding contributions.

Pleased to see that the 🇦🇺 #DirectAidProgram funded Bernard MacLeod Multipurpose Hall run by Open Heart Disability Care Trust in Centenary 🇿🇼 now has a thriving #InclusiveEducation 📚 & #Permaculture 👨🏿‍🌾 program. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 #DisabilityInclusion #ClimateAction #SDG2 #SDG4 #SDG10

#DYK Today is #AustralianNationalFlagDay? Today we celebrate the first time the 🇦🇺flag was flown on 3 September 1901. PM Barton announced the winning design and the huge flag was flown over Melbourne's Exhibition Building.

Australia's engagement with Africa has never been more important. It is a priority for the Australian Government and we have shared interests with Africa in collectively addressing global challenges.

Great to join UNFPA Zimbabwe and partners to plant a 🌳 in Mazowe district 🇿🇼 to celebrate #WorldPopulationDay!

The #AustraliaAwards Fellowships Round 20 are now open 🇦🇺. Funding is available for leaders & professionals growth with short-term study & development programs in 🇦🇺. Applications require an 🇦🇺organisation sponsor. Apply now⏬: fellowships.smartygrants.com.au

Friday Fun Fact‼️ #DYK 🇦🇺 First Nations people have been looking after 🇦🇺's land and seas for 65,000+ years? 🇦🇺government is creating 12 new Indigenous Protected Areas thanks to a $14.6 million investment. This helps protect biodiversity & creates jobs for First Nations people.

An afternoon well spent with #ANCP partner Action on Poverty! Action on Poverty is working with local partners to empower communities in 🇿🇼, 🇿🇲 &🇲🇼 by improving food security & access to markets. Great to meet Thamsanqa who also completed a prestigious #AustraliaAwards Fellowship!