Australia to provide $50 million in humanitarian assistance to Nepal flood victims
Canberra / Expressing its deep sorrow over the recent devastating floods in Nepal, the Australian government has announced $5 million in humanitarian assistance for the affected communities.
The assistance, announced by Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, will be spent on essential areas such as food, emergency shelter, clean water and sanitation. The assistance will be delivered to the affected communities through established partners.
Australia’s assistance will provide $2 million to the World Food Programme (WFP). The funds will be used to provide food and logistical support for Nepal’s emergency response.
Similarly, another $2 million will be provided to Australian NGOs through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership. The funds will provide emergency shelter, sanitation supplies, blankets, health services and psychosocial support, the letter states.
The remaining $1 million will be used for local-level rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in the affected areas through the Emergency Action Alliance.
Addressing the Nepali and Tibetan communities in the Australian capital, Canberra, Australian MP Katie Gallagher has expressed her sorrow over the huge loss of life and property caused by the floods. She expressed her condolences to the families of those who have lost loved ones in the affected areas and those who are still uncontacted.
According to Gallagher, Australian authorities have received information that 39 Australian citizens in Nepal are still uncontacted. Australian consular staff in Kathmandu are working to identify and confirm their status. Humanitarian aid experts are also preparing to arrive in Nepal in the coming days, she said.
She said that Australia stands with the Nepali community in Canberra and urged them to contact her office for any necessary assistance.
In a letter issued on 28 August 2026, Gallagher expressed her deep sorrow over the devastating flash floods that have hit Nepal and Tibet and expressed solidarity with the affected Nepali and Tibetan communities.
