The Australian Civil-Military Centre is a whole-of-government initiative to improve Australia’s effectiveness in civil-military collaboration for conflict and disaster management overseas. Originally named the Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence, it was officially opened by the Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, on 27 November 2008.
The Centre engages with, and supports, government departments and agencies, non-government organisations and international partners, including the United Nations, on civil-military issues to achieve focused outcomes for the region and globally. We support best practice approaches to civil-military engagement by those involved in the strategic planning and delivery of conflict and disaster management activities.
The Centre is staffed by officials of relevant Australian Government departments and agencies. It is administered through the Vice Chief of Defence Force Group. Portfolio responsibility resides with the Minister for Defence, through the Parliamentary Secretary for Defence.
Our Mission
We support the development of national civil-military capabilities to prevent, prepare for and respond more effectively to conflicts and disasters overseas.
Our Vision
The Centre is a global leader in promoting best practice in civil-military-police engagement in conflict and disaster management.
Our Strategic Intent
We develop best practice in civil-military training, education, doctrine, research and implementation.
We support cohesive civil-military effectiveness in disaster and conflict management overseas.
We strengthen national, regional and international engagement in civil-military affairs.
Our Approach
We adopt a collaborative approach to achieve focused outcomes through interactive relationships with government, international partners and relevant non-government organisations.
Our Values
Flexibility and Innovation, Collaboration, Professional Excellence, Outcome Focused.