About CAAR

Mission Statement

To promote between the peoples of Australia and the Arab world mutual interests and a greater understanding and acceptance of each other's cultures, values, beliefs and diversity.

Strategic Objectives of the Council

The strategic objectives of the Council for Australian-Arab Relations are:

• to support robust professional, community and institutional linkages between Australia and the Arab world that will promote mutual understanding and project positive, accurate and contemporary images of each other's societies.
• to promote productive partnerships between Australia and the Arab world on contemporary issues of shared interest, particularly in the fields of science, technology, the environment and social development initiatives such as health and sport.
• to raise public and corporate awareness of the importance of the Australian-Arab relationship.
• to support increased business and trade between Australia and Arab countries.

Strategic plans

• Strategic plan 2006-09 [PDF 795 KB]
• Strategic plan 2003-05 [PDF 125 KB]

Establishment of the Council

Establishment and Operation of the Council for Australian-Arab Relations

Charter of the Council for Australian-Arab Relations

CAAR logos

Use of the CAAR logo on relevant websites and printed material is one of CAAR's funding conditions.

Inline CAAR logo [JPG 335 KB]

Stacked CAAR logo [JPG 403 KB]