1. Australian experiences in coordinating Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Kim Arthur International Policy Division

2. Overview Australian framework Case Study – OP PADANG ASSIST –ADF role and Relationships with Stakeholders –Assistance measures –Some outcomes –Keys to success

3. Australian Framework Whole-of-government effort –Non-Defence lead – extensive consultation and coordination –Domestic lead: Attorney-General / Emergency Management Australia –International lead: Foreign Affairs / AusAID Multi-agency, joint, international effort –Host Government request –Multinational / Non-Government presence

4. Case Study – OP PADANG ASSIST

5. Defence role –Emergency relief complementary with Indonesian National Defence Force (TNI) effort –Logistics and transport support for other stakeholders into the region Building relationships with stakeholders –Proactive coordination with Host military Regular liaison and approval for activities Joint presence at Australian relief activities –Liaison with Australian, multinational and non- government agencies

6. Case Study – OP PADANG ASSIST Assistance measures –Urban Search and Rescue Team (non-military) –Air Force C-130s –Military Engineering Team –Medical / Health Specialists –HMAS KANIMBLA (Amphibious Landing Platform) Helicopters, engineering equipment, reconstruction stores –Support for local NGO mobilisation

7. Case Study – OP PADANG ASSIST Some Outcomes –Primary Health team treated 1300 personnel –Engineers conducted 63 rapid structural assessments and produced 1.3 million litres of water –Cleared debris from irrigation canal, at two schools; and constructed temporary classrooms and repairs to bridges

8. Keys to success Supporting Host Nation efforts –On request and with agreement of Host Nation –Step-by-step complementation of Host Nation needs and requirements –Respect Host Nation sovereignty Supporting Contribution Nations’ efforts –Leverage existing relationships to achieve outcomes This facilitates inter-agency cooperation and longer-term recovery

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