Where African women rise together
We connect, uplift and celebrate our cultures. Join a sisterhood where you’ll find friendship, support and opportunity — so every woman can thrive with pride and strength.
Welcome to AWO
The African Women’s Organisation is a warm and welcoming space for African women living in Australia. Here, we connect, uplift one another, and celebrate the richness of our cultures and heritage.
Our mission is to strengthen unity, share valuable resources, and create meaningful opportunities for every woman to thrive. Let’s grow together with pride, strength, and sisterhood as a united African community in Australia!
We work to strengthen and expand African women’s access to our languages and cultures in Australia.
Get Welfare
With AWO Welfare, financial assistance is provided to members in the unfortunate event of bereavement within their nuclear family including father, mother/guardian, brother, sister, spouse, son, or daughter or in the case of the member’s own demise.
Membership
Discover exciting ways to get involved with African Women Organisation! Enjoy exclusive benefits such as
discounted event tickets, valuable networking opportunities, cultural celebrations,
community support programs, and much more.
Featured Causes
We support a large number of causes
New Beginnings — Settlement Support Program
Organized weekly drop-in sessions for newly arrived women to get help with forms, local services, and job searches.
Skills for Success Workshops
Delivered a 6-week series on CV writing, interview skills and basic digital literacy. Included practice interviews and one-on-one CV reviews.
Women’s Wellness Circle
Hosted a monthly support and wellbeing group focusing on mental health, peer support and culturally-informed wellbeing tools.
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