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SWDA
Empowering communitiesacross Victoria
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Help us continue supporting African Australian women, families and youth across Victoria.
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Get Involved β Make a Difference
Help us keep the Homework Club, Emergency Food Relief and community celebrations running for African Australian families across Victoria.
How We Help
Our programs provide individuals and families from Somali, Djibouti, Ethiopian, Kenyan, Sudanese and South Sudanese refugee and migrant backgrounds with the essential support they need to build self-confidence, stability and lasting networks. Services are delivered free of charge in English, Somali, Arabic, Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo, Swahili, Dinka and Nuer β referrals welcome from all sources, including self-referral.
Make a DifferenceSWDA Homework Club
Educational support, tutoring and pathways for students and volunteers.
SWDA Homework Club (SWDAHC) is the first Homework Club program designed specifically for students living in North Melbourne, Kensington, Carlton, Flemington, Ascot Vale, Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Footscray and surrounding areas. It was established in January 2007 at Community Hub, Ground Floor, 12 Holland Court, Flemington VIC 3031.
Program Overview
SWDA Homework Club delivers regular online tutoring via Zoom from Monday to Sunday and in-person tutoring every Wednesday and Thursday. Sessions run from 5pm to 7pm during school terms and school holidays. The program provides a culturally safe entry point for emerging culturally and linguistically diverse communities and all young people in the local area, with access to educational support, resources and tutoring to continue their learning journey.
Our Purpose
At SWDA, our purpose is to promote, develop and encourage the wellbeing of young people by providing, facilitating, planning and advocating for the needs and issues of young people, their families and the wider community.
SWDA Homework Club is bound by our Child Safe Standards Policy, Reportable Conduct Policy and Victoriaβs Child Safe Standards, and follows Victorian Government service agreement policies, procedures and guidelines around crisis support and intervention.
Volunteer Tutor Opportunities
Suitable for volunteers or people studying community services, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Youth Work, Bachelor of Social Work or another relevant course. This opportunity may count towards student placement hours where relevant.
- Experience working with community groups
- Experience working with young people
- Practical experience to include on your CV
- 2 hours per week every Wednesday or Thursday, 5pmβ7pm
- Location: SWDA Office, 15 Stubbs St, Kensington VIC 3031
Requirements
- Complete a fit to work process, including police and Working with Children checks
- Work within SWDA Child Safe Standards and legislative requirements
- Support students from Grade 1β6 and Year 7β12 with homework and assignments
- Build positive relationships with young people, parents, tutors and staff
- Work both independently and as part of a team in culturally appropriate ways
- Assist with administrative and evaluation tasks when required
Placements for Tertiary Students
If you are undertaking an approved Social Work, Youth Work, Education or Community Development course, consider a student placement with our Youth Services team. Participants learn what a local community organisation offers young people through Somali Women Development Association Inc. Work experience for secondary students is also available.
Placements are available for 8 hours per day, generally 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday at Office 4, 12 Holland Court, Flemington, and Office 15 Stubbs St, Kensington. Homework Club hours are generally 5pm to 7pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Block placements are negotiable for research projects or office-based placements only. Priority is given to students in approved university courses, and applications should be submitted at least 1 month before placement starts.
To apply or find out more
Contact SWDA about Homework Club volunteering, student placements or tutoring support.
Refugee Week 2026
SWDA Refugee Week Celebration β 20 June 2026
SWDA proudly celebrated Refugee Week on 20 June 2026, in recognition of World Refugee Day under the global theme βUntil Everyone is Safe.β
This important occasion honours the strength, courage, and resilience of refugees and people seeking asylum, while also recognising their valuable contributions to our community and to Australia.
Through this celebration, SWDA continues its commitment to inclusion, cultural diversity, and social connection, bringing together families, community members, and partners to share stories and stand in solidarity.
Together, we continue to work towards a future where everyone is safe, welcomed, and belongs.
- Solidarity
- Empathy
- Inclusion
- Dignity
- Hope
86Β’
of every $1
Your support goes directly to the community.
We thank all of our contributors for their enduring support. For every $1 raised from our government and corporate partners, trusts, foundations and individual supporters, 86 cents is spent directly on programs that assist disadvantaged people in our community.
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