providing early intervention and practical parenting programs for children and their families in disadvantaged communities. The merger came into force on 1 July 2015 and Good Beginning Australia's programs are now part of Save the Children Australia. Structure Save the Children Australia's national office is located in Melbourne, Victoria. It also has regional offices in Queensland, Tasmania, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory, running programs and events that support communities at a local level. Save the Children Australia is a member of the Save the Children Association, a group of 30 child-focused organisations supporting children in more than 124 countries. The members of the Save the Children Association work through a single operational structure, Save the Children International (registered in London, United Kingdom), when implementing projects internationally. Save the Children Australia's international projects, except for those in the Pacific, are implemented through Save the Children International and local Save the Children partners. Humanitarian emergencies A large part of Save the Children Australia's work is responding to emergencies in Australia and overseas, providing humanitarian aid such as water, food, shelter, temporary learning spaces and emotional support for children. In 2014, Save the Children Australia responded to 18 humanitarian crises and reached 808,000 people. In 2015, Save the Children Australia has responded to Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu (March) and the Nepal earthquakes (April/May), as well as continuing its response to longer term emergencies such as the South Sudan Crisis and the Syria Crisis. Programs Save the Children Australia runs development programs across Australia and overseas, with a particular focus on Asia and the Pacific. The agency partners with local non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community-based organisations, local and national governments, and international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) to deliver projects in-country. International programs In 2014, Save the Children Australia reached more than 12 million children and adults in 29 countries focusing on: Fighting inequality Helping children in emergencies Protecting children from harm Providing education Providing healthcare Tackling climate change Standing up for child rights Australian programs In 2014, Save the Children Australia reached more than 34,000 Australian children and adults in more than 150 sites across the country, focusing on: Helping children in emergencies Helping children learn Protecting children from harm Advocacy and campaigns In addition to its humanitarian and development programs, Save the Children Australia campaigns for long-term change to improve children's lives. Australian aid Save the Children Australia