Afghan Women's Organisation Victoria INC.
We provide culturally and linguistically appropriate supports and services to Afghan women, young women and families.
As one of the leading community organisations in Victoria, we use our members collective experiences and our clients individual strengths to empower and strengthen the community.
_JPG.jpg)
Our Goal, Vision & Commitment
Receive updates on our previous and current projects and events
Volunteer, Participate, or Donate
Afghan Women's Settlement Support Programme
The Afghan Women's Organisation Victoria provide specialised support services for recently arrived Afghan women and girls. The 'Afghan Women's Settlement Support Programme' provide a wide range of services and support to help strengthen and empower Afghan women and girls, these range from referral support, weekly information sessions and capacity building programs, weekly community kitchens, a community hub drop in centre, outreach services, excursions and other community connection programs. For more information on our support services click here.
Weekly Information Sessions
Weekly Community Kitchen
Thursdays from 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Foundation House - 155 Foster Street, Dandenong
The AWOV Information Sessions take place every Monday during the school terms. The Information Sessions provide participants with vital information on Australian systems, laws and cultural practices, financial management, mental wellbeing support, parenting, driving/road rules, healthy relationships, environmental awareness, employment, education and more. Sessions will be provided by AWOV in collaboration with guest speakers from respective organisations.
Fridays from 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Dandenong Primary School - 174-182 Foster St, Dandenong
The AWOV Community Kitchen take place every Tuesday during the school terms. The Community Kitchen is a pro-social program that seeks to provide information to newly arrived Afghan women. Information on topics such as healthy diet, nutrition, mindfulness, physical health and more will be provided to participants. Information provision will take place during the cooking and meal sharing time.
Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests
AWOV are currently distributing free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests for eligible members of the community. To be eligible for the free rapid tests individuals must provide reasonable evidence that indicates their vulnerability in accessing COVID-19 support. Examples include but are NOT limited to:
- Elderly individuals
- Newly arrived families
- People with disabilities
- Victims of family violence
For more information on collection of the tests, please call us on 1300 846 799.
Services Flyer
"Afghan women and girls are powerful, they are resilient and they are the constituents of change for a better tomorrow"
Gulghotai Bezhan, Founder of Afghan Women's Organisation Victoria