The Australian National Commission for UNESCO is the Australian Government focal point for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The National Commission provides expert analysis and policy advice to the Australian Government on UNESCO matters and acts as a point of liaison between government, the community and UNESCO in Australia.
UNESCO was established in 1946 as a specialised agency of the United Nations. UNESCO's mandate includes education, the natural sciences, the social and human sciences, culture and communications/information technology. Australia is a founding member. There are currently 193 Member States. Further information is available from UNESCO.
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- Australian Permanent Delegation to UNESCO
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- Youth
- Contact us
What's New...
About the Australian National Commission
Australian Permanent Delegation to UNESCO
- Australian Permanent Delegation website
- Pacific Link - the Newsletter of the Australian Permanent Delegation to UNESCO
Grants
- National Commission grant scheme (closed 10 March 2008)
- Australian National Commission for UNESCO program report 2007-08
Education
Natural Sciences
- Australian Man and the Biosphere focal point
- Australian International Hydrological Programme contact
- UNESCO Science portal
Social Sciences
Culture
Communications
Youth
Contact Us
The Secretary-General
Australian National Commission for UNESCO
International Organisations and Legal Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
R G Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
BARTON ACT 0221
e-mail: ausnatcom.unesco@dfat.gov.au
phone: +61 (0)2 6261 2321
grant enquiries: Australian National Commission for UNESCO Grant Scheme
media enquiries: +61 (0)2 6261 1555