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AVI has a vision of a peaceful and just world; where all people have access to the resources they need, the opportunity to achieve their potential, the right to make decisions about the kind of development they want and to participate in the future of their own communities.
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The organisation also offers a range of people-centred development projects. It runs a short-term program for young Australians, and a range of professional services to Australian organisations including international recruitment and cultural effectiveness training.
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in 1951, taking up the challenge to work alongside Indonesians as a translator as the country dealt with issues of independence. His journey helped establish the Volunteer Graduate Scheme to Indonesia.
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as its founding Director. In 1963, The Bureau launched a program called Australian Volunteers Abroad (AVA) and the first 14 Australian Volunteers (AVAs) commenced assignments in
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AVI is governed by a Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer Paul Bird, and a Senior Management Team.
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In the last 50 years AVI have placed more than 6000 volunteers and other field workers in 70 countries.
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In 1961 the Volunteer Graduate Scheme became the Overseas Service Bureau, an organisation with
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recruits skilled professionals from Australia to work with partner organisations in
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