International aid and humanitarian efforts
NOT IN THE TEST This part is worth reading, but the citizenship test never asks about it.
The Australian Government’s international aid program supports developing countries to reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development. This support is provided in the region and around the world through assisting people and governments.
Australians show enormous generosity when disasters occur in our country or overseas. We also donate regularly to countries that experience ongoing suffering through personal donations and Australia’s aid program.
In 2018, Dr Richard Harris and Dr Craig Challen were awarded the second-highest Australian bravery decoration, the Star of Courage, along with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), for their efforts in the rescue of 12 teenagers and their soccer coach from a flooded cave system in Thailand.
From Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the official booklet