VIC · AusPak Chapter

Melbourne

A local home for Pakistani women in Melbourne — workshops, mentoring, cultural events and a sisterhood you can lean on.

About This Chapter

What we do in Melbourne

Melbourne's chapter brings together Pakistani women in Victoria with cultural events, professional networking and dedicated education programs.

Our Melbourne chapter currently supports 150+ women and meets regularly for skill-sharing circles, English conversation practice, family wellbeing sessions and community service projects. Everyone is welcome — newly arrived, long-settled or somewhere in between.

Shafaq Jaffery

Melbourne Chapter Lead & APWA President

president@apwa.org.au

Programs Offered

Free, culturally-aware programs run by our Melbourne volunteers.

Family Support

Parenting circles, youth mentoring and intergenerational programs that strengthen Pakistani-Australian families.

Settlement Support

Practical help for newly arrived Pakistani women — housing, schools, Centrelink, Medicare and navigating Australian systems.

Mental Health & Counseling

Confidential, culturally-aware emotional support, peer circles and referrals to licensed counsellors.

Legal Aid Awareness

Workshops on family law, domestic violence rights, tenancy and visas in partnership with Australian legal aid services.

Education & Skill Building

English classes, digital literacy, resume writing and certifications to help women re-enter the workforce.

Local Events

Recent and upcoming events from our Melbourne chapter.

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Get in touch with Melbourne

Reach out — we'd love to welcome you to the chapter.