The Australian Government is partnering with Australia Post to uplift and support postal services in the Pacific region through the Pacific Postal Development Partnership (PPDP).
The Australian Government is providing $450,000 in funding for the PPDP over 3 years, in addition to in-kind support and equipment from Australia Post. The PPDP aims to improve the efficiency and security of postal services between Australia and Pacific Island countries, benefitting local communities, consumers and businesses.
Australia Post is working with postal operators in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, to share its knowledge and experience including on safety and sustainability.
What has been delivered through the PPDP?
Postal equipment has been delivered and installed across Pacific postal operators, with examples of equipment supplied including:
- vehicles including sustainable electric delivery vehicles;
- mail sorting and handling equipment;
- IT equipment; and
- safety gear.
Discussions with each postal operator and on-the-ground assessments in each country helped Australia Post develop tailored equipment packages. Read about how the PPDP is making a difference in Tonga.
In May 2024, Australia Post also hosted a week-long capability immersion program for PPDP participants in Brisbane. The program focused on varying topics, including safety measures and postal accounting.
The Australian Government and Australia Post look forward to continuing to work with Pacific postal operators on future opportunities to share knowledge and experience.