Support for Vanuatu's cyclone recovery

  • Media release

Australia will provide additional assistance to Vanuatu to support its recovery from Tropical Cyclone Pam, meeting additional needs and to ensure its long-term recovery.

Education, health and food security have been assessed by the Government of Vanuatu and its partners as priority areas for assistance. Australia will provide an extra $5 million to help meet these needs, comprising:

  • $2.3 million for urgent school repairs and the replacement of damaged learning materials;
  • $1.5 million to repair health infrastructure, re-stock pharmaceutical supplies, strengthen immunisation and support the cold storage and transport of medicines; and
  • $1.2 million to address urgent food needs and restore local food sources.

This package builds on the more than $10 million already provided by Australia for emergency relief efforts.

Australia's additional assistance marks the transition from our initial emergency response, including the drawdown of Australian Defence Force assets and personnel.

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