About us

Discover how Afri-Aus Care is connecting and engaging with it’s community

Engaging community through the positive change model

At our organization, we are dedicated to breaking down the taboos and stigma surrounding mental health, particularly within African and other Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. We recognize the unique challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds when seeking help for mental health issues, and we strive to provide comprehensive assistance and support.

Making a change at grass root level

Our primary focus is providing mental health interventions and intensive support programs to individuals within these communitites.

We offer a range of services that address the specific needs and cultural sensitivities of our clients. This includes culturally appropriate counselling, therapy, and psychoeducation to help individuals navigate and manage their mental health challenges effectively.

Community Programs

Project & Partners

NDIS Services

Afri-Aus Care is a Not for Profit community service organisation run by a group of qualified professionals, many from migrant backgrounds. The organisation was founded by Selba Gondoza-Luka in 2013. After experiencing hardships after arriving in Australia and made it her mission to help those experienceing similiar difficulties.

Our Story

Selba-Gondoza Luka is founder and CEO of Afri-Aus Care Inc. In addition to being a trained Mental Health Clinician, Selba’s work at Afri-Aus Care has also seen her become a grassroots community leader and impassioned advocate for ending family violence and implementing the NDIS within the African Australian community.

Selba-Gondoza’s engagement with key community stakeholders has empowered her to be a strong and effective advocate for CALD peoples.

Selba-Gondoza’s leadership within Victoria’s CALD community has been recognised through awards such as the Rotary Phonse Tobin Award and the VMC Meritorious Service to the Community in the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence. More recently, Selba-Gondoza was awarded the 2021 Citizen of the Year by the City of Greater Dandenong.