ANZAC Day Commemoration

ANZAC Day in Kiribati will be commemorated with a dawn service on 25 April 2012 at 6:00 am to 7:00 am at the Coastwatchers Memorial in Betio, followed by a 'Gun Fire' Breakfast at the New Zealand High Commissioner's Residence in Bairiki. The New Zealand High Commission in Tarawa will host the ANZAC Day commemoration this year.

Australian High Commission in Kiribati

Welcome to the Australian High Commission, Tarawa website. If you wish to seek information about various services we provide, you may click on the links on this page. If you wish to email or make a general inquiry to the office, go to General Inquiry.

Notice - 'Regional Jobs for Australia'

No Australian company associated with the Overseas Workers Scheme or any other working scheme, has the authority to guarantee jobs or visas. Do not send any money to any company. If asked by any company to send money then refer the matter to the Australian High Commission. There is no guarantee for a working visa to Australia. Be aware that illegitimate websites exist for the sole purpose of receiving payment for services they have no intention of providing.

Grants available from the High Commission

Direct Aid Program is NOW Closed

Direct Aid Program (DAP)

The Australian High Commission provides assistance to the community in Kiribati through the Direct Aid Program (DAP). DAP is a small grants scheme that focuses on providing a range of options to enhance the lives of people within the community.

The Australian High Commission Discretionary Aid Program (DAP) committee has now selected two projects as part of the first tranche of project selection. The successful organisations have been notified.

Later this year more of the submissions will be selected, and the successful organisations will be contacted.

Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP)

The Australian Sports Outreach Program is managed by the Australian Sports Commission and the Department of Foreign Affairs. Grants are available each year to organisations within the Pacific to further sports development within the region.

AusAID Scholarships (Australia Awards)

The Australia Awards have been established to provide extensive scholarship programs to citizens of other countries and to develop enduring ties between Australia and our neighbours.

AusAID Human Rights Grants Scheme

The Human Rights Grants Scheme provides grant funding to non-government organisations and human rights institutions based on or operating in developing countries to promote and protect human rights in direct and tangible ways.

Australian High Commission Newsletters

2011 1st Edition

2011 2nd Edition

2011 3rd Edition

Media Content

AusAID YouTube Channel

Media Release

CHOGM: Small States op-ed

Speech: Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers Breakfast

Information for Australian Travellers

Consular Duty Officer (during working hours) +686 21184, Consular Duty Officer (after working hours) +61 2 6261 3305
Toll Free (local call cost - within Australia only) 1300 555 135
Travel Advice from the Department
Australian Travellers' Bulletin
Australian travellers and residents in Kiribati are encouraged to register with the Australian High Commission in Kiribati and seek updated information on current security issues.
Passports Australia
Other Australian Embassies, consulates and missions websites around the world

General inquiries (via email):

Visa related enquiries

Passport related enquiries

All other general enquiries

Vacancies

There are no vacancies at the moment

Head of Mission

Australian High Commissioner to Kiribati

2012 Public Holidays

The Australian High Commission will be closed on the following days:

International Women's Day Thursday 8 March
Good Friday Friday 6 April
Easter Monday Monday 9 April
ANZAC Day Wednesday 25 April
National Day Thursday 12 July
Additional National Day holiday Friday 13 July