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Understanding Australia's Foreign Policy

Our award-winning, self-paced online course is taking registrations now!
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Brush up on your language skills

View our 2023 Lunchtime Language Discussion Group and Language Immersion Course timetables.
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Understanding Indigenous Australia

Understanding Indigenous Australia

The popular Understanding Indigenous Australia course is now available for senior APS staff representing Australia internationally.
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ITU Plenipotentiary Conference 2022

Preparing officers to influence the future of international technology and telecommunications

Diplomatic Academy-trained officials delivered results for Australia at the world’s top conference governing international telecommunications and information and communication technologies (ICTs) policy in October 2022.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT's) Diplomatic Academy is a specialist learning hub for Australian Government officials working to advance Australia’s interests internationally.

We train Australian officials in international engagement tradecraft with a strong focus on the Indo-Pacific.

We service a global network of staff across Australia and at our overseas posts.

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About us

Read more about who we are, what we do and why, and our team.

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Faculties

Our faculties cover the full range of DFAT's operations.

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Learning programs & events

Learn more about the courses and learning programs available for APS staff.  

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Frequently asked questions

Want to find out more? Read our FAQs.

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Contact us

Email us at diplomaticacademy@dfat.gov.au

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