The Goulburn Valley African Australian Community Inc. was established in 2018 as a Not for Profit organisation to respond to the needs of the African – Australian communities in the Goulburn Valley in particular and northern Victoria in general. We seek to create opportunities for educational, health, economic, social and cultural development for all AA communities in the area and beyond and the society we live in. We are committed to collaborate and work in partnership and alongside the private and public sector as equal partners to further our mutually agreed goals.
To a culturally diverse leadership body that enhances African-Australian relationships through information exchange, consultation, capacity building support and policy advice.
Diversity: our different cultural backgrounds bring different ideas, lived experiences, skills and knowledge to achieve our Mission.
Integrity: we encourage honesty, openness and fairness with all we interact with and all that we do.
Collaboration: we are committed to work together to change the lives of our community members and associates.
Empowerment: we encourage community members to be authors of their own destiny by using harnessing supports and resources available.
Resilience: our historical background lays the foundation to respond to challenges and turn them into opportunities.
Establishing a Multicultural hub – Online and Physical Structure.
1. Business & Resource Committee
2. Settlement and Community Integration Committee
3. Health, Wellbeing & Mental Health committee
4. Education, Employment and Careers Committee
5. Youth Engagement and Social Connections Committee
6. Women Empowerment