Employer Partnerships
SWDA prepares African Australian jobseekers to enter the workforce with the right certifications, skills and confidence — and we match them to employers who are ready to hire. Our candidates come to you job-ready, pre-screened and supported.
Whether you are recruiting in security, disability support, aged care, logistics, hospitality, administration or community services, SWDA’s Employment Brokers can find, prepare and place the right candidate for your role.
Become an Employer Partner
Government & Philanthropic Partnerships
Supporting impactful programs that create real pathways in education, employment and community participation.
For over 21 years, SWDA has delivered on the ground what policy promises on paper — employment pathways, education support, housing advocacy, family violence response and community wellbeing for African Victorian families who face the greatest barriers to participation.
A partnership with SWDA is an investment in outcomes that are measurable, sustainable and community-owned. Whether through program co-funding, grant support or strategic collaboration, your investment reaches the families and individuals who need it most — and stays in the community long after the funding period ends.
Discuss a Partnership
Corporate Partnerships
SWDA offers corporate partners a genuine and meaningful way to embed social impact into their business — not through a donation form but through a real relationship.
Sponsor the Homework Club. Fund a cohort of jobseekers through the Employment Brokers Program. Provide in-kind professional services in legal, financial, IT or health. Send your team to volunteer at our Kensington or Flemington offices.
SWDA will work with you to design a partnership that aligns with your corporate social responsibility commitments and delivers outcomes you can report on with pride.
Partner with SWDA
Community Organisation Partnerships
SWDA actively builds referral and collaboration partnerships with neighbourhood houses, community health services, legal aid providers, settlement agencies, schools, early childhood services and other community organisations across Melbourne’s inner north-west and broader Victoria.
If your organisation serves Somali, Ethiopian, Eritrean, Djiboutian, Kenyan, Sudanese or South Sudanese community members — or any African Australian family — we want to know you. Warm referrals flow both ways, and together we achieve outcomes neither of us can achieve alone.
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Employment Brokers Workshops — Jobseeker Feedback
Jobseeker 1: Suleiman
“The workshop was very helpful and gave me a better understanding of how to prepare for employment. I learned how to improve my resume, prepare for interviews, and present my skills and experience with more confidence. The support and advice provided were very valuable.”
Jobseeker 2: Naima
“I really appreciated the opportunity to attend this workshop. The information shared was practical and easy to understand. I gained more knowledge about employment pathways, workplace expectations, and the steps I need to take to achieve my career goals.”
Jobseeker 3: Abdullahi
“This workshop helped me build my confidence and motivated me to continue looking for work. The facilitator understood the challenges faced by jobseekers and provided culturally appropriate advice and encouragement. I feel more prepared for future job opportunities.”
Jobseeker 4: Emmanual
“The workshop was a great experience. I learned about available employment support services, training opportunities, and ways to improve my job readiness. I feel more confident and supported in my employment journey after attending.”
Overall, the workshops created a supportive environment where jobseekers gained practical skills, increased confidence and received guidance to improve their readiness for employment opportunities.
Make a Booking — Enrolment Form
Complete this form and our Social Work Unit will contact you about your booking. Your information will be treated respectfully and confidentially.
Phone: 03 8596 7651
Email: admin@swdai.org.au