Lebanese & refugee communities endured immense hardships last year. With UNICEF Lebanon, 🇦🇺 is ensuring families in South Lebanon have access to free healthcare. 👇 One of 🇱🇧’s newest citizens - getting the care they need to survive.

Hello from Tripoli! Thank you to the people of Tripoli for the warmest welcome, and to Ihab Matar - إيهاب مطر for a fantastic day. Tripoli has a special place in the hearts of many Australians

Australia is proud to contribute to the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund. We stand with the people of Lebanon and remain committed to supporting those in need through our humanitarian partnerships. 🇦🇺🇱🇧 Imran Riza OCHA Lebanon @PooledFunds_OCHA

Australia urges all parties to respect the terms of the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. All civilians must be protected.

In Wadi Al Zeini, with Australia’s support, UNICEF Lebanon’s Makani Centre is helping Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian children learn, heal and grow. Sustained support matters! 🇦🇺🇱🇧

The Australian Government is now in a caretaker period in advance of the forthcoming election. Until a new government is sworn in, government operations are conducted in accordance with the caretaker conventions: pmc.gov.au/resources/guid…

The Australian Embassy's staff were pleased to join other Embassies and UN missions for some friendly sports to celebrate International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. Thanks EU in Lebanon for organising!

Many families have returned to their communities, supported by WFP Lebanon - برنامج الأغذية العالمي في لبنان’s food and cash assistance. In South Lebanon, I saw how Syrian refugees and displaced Lebanese are receiving vital support. 🇦🇺 values its partnership with WFP in responding to humanitarian needs.

Vaccines save lives, but only if they reach every child. In 🇱🇧, routine immunisation rates dropped to 55% in recent years, a reminder of the risks facing vulnerable 👶🏻👧🏾🧒🏽👦🏼 Thru 🇦🇺’s support to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance & UNICEF Lebanon, free 💉are delivered to protect futures.

🌈 On #IDAHOBIT2025, we reaffirm our support for LGBTQIA+ communities and the universal values of dignity, freedom, and justice. From 🇱🇧 to 🇦🇺, every voice matters. Everyone deserves to live free from discrimination, regardless of identity.

With Australian help, 90 Lebanese children now have new wheelchairs. I was thrilled to be able to witness this special donation.

On Wednesday I was glad to make way for Tatiana - our new ambassador for a day. Come see how Tatiana spent her day in the diplomatic world, advocating for change and gender equality! 🇦🇺🇱🇧 #AFADBeirut

On #WorldRefugeeDay, Australia stands in solidarity with displaced communities worldwide. We recognise Lebanon’s generosity in hosting refugees and reaffirm our support for safe, voluntary, and dignified solutions. Thanks to our partners who stand with refugees every day.

🇦🇺 condemns the attack at Mar Elias Church in Damascus, which killed & injured innocent civilians. Condolences to the families of the victims. 🇦🇺 joins UN Special Envoy Geir Pedersen in urging Syrians to unite in rejecting terrorism, extremism & the targeting of any community.

Congratulations to everyone involved in the amazing show last night for the Cedars International Festival- particularly Creator & Director Nadim Cherfan & all the wonderful Mayyas dancers! And thank you Sethrida Geagea, the driving force behind the festival.

Australia and 27 countries have an urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now. The humanitarian situation is catastrophic. Together with partners, we condemn Israel’s denial of aid and the killing of civilians seeking to access water and food. foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny…

Australia was well represented at the Presidential Palace today! I joined Bishop Tarabay and a visiting Australian-Lebanese delegation in a warm meeting with President Aoun. We discussed the diaspora’s strong support for Lebanon and the need for important reforms. Lebanese Presidency

I was very sad to hear of the passing of former Minister for Foreign Affairs, Abdallah Bou Habib. I had the honour of meeting him many times over the last few years. As well as a statesman & author, he was a warm, engaging & compassionate man, & a good friend of Australia.

I am deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of the six LAF soldiers today while dismantling the weapons cache near Sour. Our hearts go out to their families and loved ones. الجيش اللبناني

I was pleased to meet w/ Minister of Energy & Water Joe Saddi to discuss Lebanon’s drought, water scarcity and energy sector challenges. We also spoke about options for further developing 🇱🇧’s renewable energy sector.These are challenges that 🇦🇺is also working hard to address.