What is SWY Australia? | Aims and Objectives
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What is SWY Australia?

SWY Australia is the alumni association for Australian (and Australian-based) past participants of the Ship for World Youth Program. It is an autonomous and independent organisation developed by its members and works in consultation with the International Youth Exchange Organization of Japan (IYEO), the Government of Australia and the Embassy of Japan in Australia.

Aims and Objectives

The aims and objectives of SWY Australia are:

• To promote and facilitate ongoing communication and interaction between past participants of the SWY program
• To promote and facilitate ongoing communication and interaction between its members and past participants of the SWY program worldwide
• To promote SWY within Australia
• To assist with the selection and preparation of delegations representing Australia in the SWY program
• To represent Australia at international SWY events
• To keep members informed about worldwide SWY developments

Structure

SWY Australia comprises members, both financial and ordinary. The day-to-day operation of SWY Australia is overseen by an executive committee comprising: a President; Vice-President Communications, Vice-President Finance, and Vice-President Projects. The executive committee is elected annually and holds office for 12 months.

SWY Australia strives to maintain strong relationships with each of its key stakeholders, namely:

• The Government of Japan
• The International Youth Exchange Organization of Japan (IYEO)
• The Embassy of Japan (Canberra, Australia)
• The Youth Bureau (Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services, Australian Government)
• SWY alumni associations worldwide

History

In 1995, the Australian participants on SWY7 decided to establish an alumni association. The Ship for World Youth Australian Alumni Association was created as the Australian member of an international SWY alumni network. A basic charter and executive committee were established.

In 1999, the name "SWY Australia" was adopted, along with a new executive committee structure, and in 2001, a new charter. Since 1999, there has been a marked increase in the active involvement of SWY Australia members.

Australia was one of the countries invited to participate on the first SWY program in 1989, and has been fortunate to have been invited to participate on a number of programs since. See Past Programs for more information.

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