About Us

The Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security contributes to the avoidance and containment of infectious disease threats with the potential to cause social and economic harms on a national, regional or global scale.

About us

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The Centre

Launched in 2017, the Centre contributes to the avoidance and containment of infectious disease threats in the Indo-Pacific.

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Leadership

Australia's health security initiatives are guided by the Ambassador for Regional Health Security. The Centre is headed by the First Assistant Secretary, Global Health Division.

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Technical Reference Group

The Technical Reference Group provides strategic advice to inform the Health Security Initiative’s priorities, policies and investment decisions.

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Vaccine Expert Advisory Group

The Expert Advisory Group will guide the implementation of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Regional Vaccine Access and Health Security Initiative.

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Government Reference Group

The Centre's Government Reference Group comprises senior officials from the Australian government agencies with strong interests in regional health security, all of whom have seconded staff to the Centre.

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Internship Program

The Centre offers the opportunity for Australian university students to undertake voluntary six-week internships.

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Jobs and Opportunities

Vacancies at the Centre and our partners.