Strong communities start locally.
In Victoria, ZSF works with community organisations to support children, young people, families, older people and jobseekers - particularly within culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
Education Support and Homework Club
ZSF provides financial and partnership support to local community organisations, including Somali Women's Development Association Inc. (SWDA) and Somali Community of Australia Incorporated (SCAI), to support children and young people.
- Homework assistance
- Mentoring
- Learning support
- CALD student support
Community Support Initiatives
Helping families, older people and newly arrived communities to connect, participate and access the services they need.
- Advocacy
- Referrals
- Social inclusion
- Support for families and older people
Community Safety, Peace Building and Conflict Resolution
ZSF promotes peace, safety and social cohesion by supporting communities to prevent, manage and resolve conflict in respectful, culturally safe ways.
- Community mediation and conflict resolution support
- Peace building dialogue between families, elders and young people
- Youth engagement to prevent violence and antisocial behaviour
- Community safety education and emergency preparedness awareness
- Culturally safe referrals to police, legal and support services
- Building trust and cooperation between communities and local services
Employment Support Services
Practical support that opens pathways into work, training and economic participation.
- Job readiness
- Resume support
- Training referrals
- Employment pathways
Work with us in Victoria
Volunteer with a program, partner with our team, or support local families with a donation.