"The Post carries private thoughts to friends far away... By providing an information infrastructure in otherwise isolated areas, and by encouraging literacy and employment, the post is a force against poverty."

2001 Thomas E. Leavey, Universal Postal Union

In a country as big as Australia, the postal service is an essential part of everyday life, providing a vital link between people, communities and businesses – across Australia and around the world.

Through its community investment program, Post aims to further enrich the lives of Australians.

Community Involvement

Australia Post supports the following areas:

Education

Environment

Rural and Regional Australia

Australian Arts and Culture

Health

• Measuring community involvement