Volunteers

"This has been an amazing opportunity to really make a difference." - Reggie Verco, Marketing Officer in Philippines
"My counterparts outlook on community development is fantastic." - Wesley Morgan, Communications Associate in Fiji
"A change towards sustainable management is the only way livelihoods can be maintained." - Anya Lam, Ecologist in Indonesia
"AYAD is a fantastic program and a great way to transfer your skills & benefit a whole lot of people." Heather Miles, Physiotherapist in Tonga
"“There’s so many things to learn, so many things you can contribute to the greater world." - Alix Campbell, Construction Assistant in Vietnam
“It’s about empowering others to make the best of themselves.” - Nicola Beckett, Project Officer in Philippines
"Working to reduce inequality, that’s  my passion and this is my entry into that world.”  - Tim Bryar, Youth Development in Fiji
“It’s a great way to learn from other people and other cultures." - Claire Rafferty, Education in Vanuatu
 

Scholarship Award Holders

 “I would like to say my heartiest gratitude to Australia, Endeavour Award for giving me this unforgettable pleasant experience of life, which I will remember for the rest of life, especially my Case Manager during last more than one and half year. I was so wonderful time being in Sydney and at the Sydney Film School. I never feel nostalgic throughout my stay. Please extend my best regards to the rest of the Team for their wonderful job. I am sure in years ahead we will make the difference to make this world peaceful and beautiful.“  - Endeavour Award Holder

“Fortunately I was able to achieve to my all aims planned in this Endeavour Fellowship both in scientific and personal life aspects. My case managers (both of them) were very friendly and helpful. Endeavour program helped me to establish a friendly scientific tie between my host and home universities' departments. I do believe that both Iranian and Australian academics that I worked with during and after this fellowship have positively improved their view from each other. I guess this is one of the main goals of Endeavour Program.”  - Endeavour Award Holder

“I'd like to thank you as my case manager for excellent job, very warm approach and timely service. I had a great time on my Endeavour Award. And you are one of the people who made this experience possible for me, so thank you so much!” - Endeavour Award Holder

"It was a dream come true for me to have the opportunity to study in Australia. It is once in the life time experience for me, thanks to the DCSP program. I and my family had a great experience in this beautiful country, friendly people, approachable lecturers and high standard of post graduate programs."- LTCOL Tan Lai Hock RMAF, Master of Management Studies (Project Management), UNSW at Australian Defence Force Academy, DCSP 2007, Malaysia.

"I have always considered the defence scholarship as a big break, professionally and personally. It provided me the opportunity to sharpen my knowledge, hone my skills and lead with greater confidence." - Christine June Carino, Master of Arts (Strategy & Policy), UNSW at Australian Defence Force Academy, DCSP Award Holder in Philippines.

Australian Partnership Organisations

 “The AYAD program is an integral part of the ICC’s continual drive towards sustainable development across the East Asia – Pacific Region. It is an outstanding program that allows young Australians the opportunity to work throughout the region, within a National Cricket Body, and learn not only about the sport of cricket, but the culture as well." - Nick Frayne, Regional Project Officer, International Cricket Council.

“Engineers Without Borders have benefited from in-country support provided to the volunteer by AYAD, as well as pre-departure support and preparation, plus connection to a large community of volunteers and development workers. As we are a small organisation with limited resources and without an on-the-ground presence in some countries, this has been especially helpful to us. In return, we have offered the technical assistance and expertise of our considerable membership to any AYAD volunteer who requests it, via our Technical Assistance Networks of qualified and experienced engineers. ” - Tanya Thorpe, Program Officer – HR, Engineers Without Borders.