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Welcome to Afri-Aus Care
Engaging Communities, Bringing Positive Change and Embracing UBUNTU practice
WE are a non for profit community organisation engaging with the community through the postivie change model and Ubuntu
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Welcome to Afri-Aus Care
Engaging Communities, Inspiring Positive Change: Embracing Ubuntu
Through our programs, initiatives, and partnerships, we actively engage with the community to address social, economic, and environmental challenges
OUR MISSION
Improving the mental health of migrant youth at risk and their families by building bridges with mainstream services.
OUR MISSION
We are building a future where services will acknowledge and are sensitive to African and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) people´s perception of mental health. By recognizing cultural differences, we aim to increase social participation and decrease isolation within the South East Melbourne region.
About Us
Driving Excellence, Beyond Expectations
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, who experienced hardship after arriving in Australia and made it her mission to help those experiencing similar difficulties.
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.
Our primary focus is on providing primary mental health intervention and intensive support programs to individuals within these communities. We offer a range of services that address the specific needs and cultural sensitivities of our clients. This includes culturally appropriate counseling, therapy, and psychoeducation to help individuals navigate and manage their mental health challenges effectively.
Programs & Services
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
We work to address mental health taboos within African and other Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities.
PROJECTS & PARTNERSHIP
Many clients come to Afri-Aus Care (AAC) with unresolved trauma.
NDIS
The NDIS is a new way of providing individualised support for people with disability, their families and carers.
OTHERS
UBUNTU & The Postive Change Model
UBUNTU, I am because we are. By using The Positive Change Model, we bring grassroot community members together to strengthen each other in our society. Making Australia a better place to be for everyone.https://afri-auscare.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-Ubuntu-Peer-to-Peer-Restorative-Family.mp4
News & Blog
Stay connected with our latest news and events
Julian Hill, Federal MP, visits Afri-Aus Care
A month today after the successful Lauch of Empowering African Women, UBUNTU in Practice, Julian Hill MP, Cameron and Sandra George from the City of Dandenong visited the Mamas at…
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10
Apr
Empowering African Mothers – UBUNTU in Practice
Empowering African Australian Women Project using the UBUNTU guidelines is focussing on working with women who are going through traumatic experiences because of resettlement challenges. Through this project we are…
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10
Apr
‘Their kids are coming home’ : A mother’s fight to save her community
For us African people, having a village to raise a child was not here when we arrived. Finding others to assist has been really hard and that’s why our kids…
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