Working with others
Outreach activities
We are committed to ensuring that all Australians are aware of the services and assistance available from the Commonwealth Ombudsman. The office periodically conducts public information sessions in metropolitan, regional and rural centres.
The Outreach Manager can arrange information sessions on the work of the Ombudsman and can provide speakers from our national or state offices to address seminars and other functions. If you would like the Ombudsman or a member of staff to speak at your event, you can complete an editable document and email it to ombudsman@ombudsman.gov.au, OR print it out and fax OR post to our office.
We can also provide publications, posters and other information about the Ombudsman to organisations and individuals on request.
We want to know if the information we provide is clear, appropriate and effective. We therefore welcome feedback on our information material and on any aspect of the Ombudsman's operations.
Outreach activities contact details
Email: ombudsman@ombudsman.gov.au
Phone 1300 362 072
Write to: Assistant Director, Outreach
Commonwealth Ombudsman
GPO Box 442
Canberra
ACT 2601
International program
The International Program promotes international, engagement, liaison and best practice in the pursuit of good governance within our region. The Commonwealth Ombudsman and staff are regular and active participants within the national and international community of ombudsmen. We share our experience in handling complaints about government agencies and fostering good public administration with various countries within the Asia - Pacific Region. This approach helps also to maintain the Commonwealth Ombudsman's own currency and professionalism.
Our international program is funded by AusAID, and has three main streams.