Identity area
Reference code
ZA COM MR-AAO-076
Title
Australian Council for Overseas Aid
Date(s)
- 1965 - present (Accumulation)
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Collection
Extent and medium
The National Library of Australia holds the entire archive of the organisation. The collection also contains documents of the Australian South Africa Training Trust and other Australian anti-apartheid organisations.
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Scope and content
The Australian Council for Overseas Aid (ACFOA) was formed in 1965 as a co-ordinating body for 90 NGOs working in the field of overseas aid and development. The aim of the organisation was to work for social and economic justice and to respond to human needs. It lobbied the Australian government as well as international organisations and overseas governments. It also supported the liberation movements directly. It continues to operate as the Australian Council for International Development.
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Note
The Australian Council for Overseas Aid now operates as the Australian Council for International Development.
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Contact details
+61 (0)2 6285 1816
main@acfid.asn.au
www.acfid.asn.au
Australian Council for International Development Secretariat
14 Napier Cl
Deakin
ACT 2600
Private Bag 3
Deakin
Canberra
Australian Capital Territory
Australia
+61 (0)2 6285 1816
main@acfid.asn.au
www.acfid.asn.au
Australian Council for International Development Secretariat
14 Napier Cl
Deakin
ACT 2600
Private Bag 3
Deakin
Canberra
Australian Capital Territory
Australia