Overview
The Public Affairs Section leads U.S. public diplomacy efforts in Australia. Public diplomacy is the conduct of foreign relations directly with the average citizen of a country, rather than with officials of a country’s foreign ministry. The aim is to further U.S. policy goals in Australia and the region and to increase mutual understanding through people-to-people engagement. The Public Affairs Section has offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth; each office has a media team and a cultural affairs team.
The Public Affairs Section facilitates U.S. educational advising for individuals interested in U.S. study options. Advisors can provide guidance, information, and support on institutions and scholarships. An alumni network is open to all alumni of U.S. government exchange programs, including Fulbright, the International Visitor Leadership Program, and the Summer Work Travel program.
Contact us:
Public Affairs Section
U.S. Embassy
Moonah Place
Yarralumla, ACT 2600
Telephone
(02) 6214-5600 (dial 3)
Fax
(02) 6195-5017
For any questions related to visas or American Citizen Services, please visit the relevant sections of this website, or e-mail Support-australia@ustraveldocs.com, or call 1300-139-399 toll-free.
Media
The media team maintains relationships with traditional and digital media outlets, responds to press queries, and manages a wide array of social media platforms. Journalists may contact the embassy at (02) 6214 5600.
Cultural Affairs
The cultural affairs team encourages and nurtures linkages between American and Australian citizens and institutions. It manages professional and academic exchanges and cultural and arts programming that underscore shared values and interests. Speakers from the U.S. Embassy or Consulates in Australia are available to talk to groups of all types and sizes on issues ranging from public policy to culture to life in the United States and more.
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