Regional technical cooperation programs: These programs work in a long-term multi-year context where this expectation is progressed within the challenges of international work. This statement demonstrates progressive results towards this expectation that include the strengthening of relationships between the Commission and the key implementing state partners, positive learning outcomes from the annual programs of human rights educational and knowledge exchange events, and the commencement of technical information resources. With the onset of COVID-19 these programs pivoted to blended learning models. This combination of online modules and interactive sessions allows the capacity-building work to continue, despite the travel restrictions. The value of these initiatives to both the regional countries and the Australian Government is further illustrated by the extensions to the scope of programs in both countries. Critical to achieving this goal is the development of effective partnerships at the community level and with sectors of society, such as sporting organisations and the business community. The Commission is currently revamping its national anti-racism strategy, which has the potential to foster many partnerships across different sectors and provide a basis for greater collaboration across sectors. The Commission has formed effective partnerships with sporting organisations through its work on child safety, as well as sports specific guidance to assist compliance with discrimination laws and in assisting cultural reform initiatives. The challenges to undertaking this work relate to our small staffing footprint to progress partnerships and the need for individual activities to be fully funded (requiring us to be agile and flexible in staffing projects at short notice). Effective community partnerships also enable the Commission to access members of the community who may be distrusting of government or otherwise difficult to access. 82 Australian Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2020–2021