ACFID and the RDI Network respectfully acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Custodians of Country and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
ACFID’s Humanitarian Reference Group (HRG) is the independent voice of ACFID-member humanitarian agencies in Australia and the principle mechanism for sector-wide humanitarian policy and advocacy. HRG members are supported by a wide cross-section of the Australian community to deliver humanitarian action around the world and are delivery partners in the Australian Government’s humanitarian program. They work across a range of areas including protracted crises, disaster risk reduction, humanitarian effectiveness, civil-military engagement, and protection.
Recent HRG policy reports include Fit for the Future: Priorities for Australia’s Humanitarian Action and the HRG Submission on Australia’s New International Development Policy.
The HRG is made up of ACFID members with significant operational involvement in humanitarian action. Members participate in the HRG as agency representatives, while Chairs are nominated in their individual capacity, taking into account a balance of Australian Humanitarian Partnership (AHP) lead agencies and non-lead AHP agencies. Nominations for membership are approved by the ACFID CEO.
If you are an ACFID member and would like a copy of the Terms or Reference or to inquire about becoming a member of the HRG please, contact Sarah Burrows at [email protected]
Sophie Ford, Australian Red Cross
Nadine Haddad, World Vision Australia
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)
Australian Lutheran World Service
Habitat for Humanity Australia
Tearfund Australia
Transform Aid International
Vacant