Supporting the Afghan community.

Komak provides consultation and cultural support to professionals working with the Afghan community in south-east Melbourne. Through professional consults, practitioners and agency staff can access culturally informed advice, secondary consultation, and guidance on engaging effectively with Afghan clients and community members.

 

Agencies and organisations can also engage Komak to deliver cultural awareness training, sensitivity training, and tailored capacity-building sessions that deepen professionals’ understanding of Afghan culture, customs, and lived experience. These sessions equip professionals across sectors to engage with members of the Afghan community in ways that are respectful, informed, and effective. Through these consults, Komak acts as a trusted bridge between the Afghan community and the broader service system, ensuring culturally responsive practice and improved outcomes across the sector.

 

For more information

Email [email protected]

Phone (03) 8792 8999

Starting a new life in Australia can be both exciting and challenging. Our team provides culturally responsive support to help individuals and families settle into their new community, access essential services, and build confidence as they navigate life in Victoria.

 

We understand that every settlement journey is different. Whether you have recently arrived or are helping a family member settle, we can provide guidance, information and connections to the services you need.

 

Our team understands the unique experiences of Afghan communities and provides support in a respectful, culturally safe and welcoming environment. We work alongside individuals, families and community leaders to help strengthen connections, build confidence and create a sense of belonging.

 

No matter where you are in your settlement journey, you do not have to navigate it alone. We are here to help you connect with the right support and opportunities for you and your family.

 

For more information

Email [email protected]

Phone (03) 8792 8999

Komak works closely with schools across south-east Melbourne to support Afghan students, families, and the wider school community. Our school-based supports are designed to strengthen engagement, build belonging, and create safe, inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive.

 

We offer culturally informed advice to school staff, support students and families navigating the education system, deliver cultural awareness sessions for teachers and wellbeing teams, and help bridge communication between schools and Afghan families.

 

Komak works with schools to co-design and, where possible, fund programs that support students and their families. We can also connect schools with a range of community-based education and wellbeing initiatives delivered by trusted partner organisations, including Victoria Police, Road Safety Education, ThinkUKnow and other specialist service providers. Where appropriate, Komak can assist with coordinating and facilitating these programs within the school setting.

 

Through partnership and collaboration, Komak helps schools respond to the unique needs of their multicultural student cohorts with confidence and care.

 

For more information

Email [email protected]

Phone (03) 8792 8999

Komak Sportz brings young people together through the power of sport — building friendships, confidence, and a strong sense of belonging both on and off the field. Join a variety of activities and learn new skills in a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level or experience.

 

Beyond the game, Komak Sportz is about connection — meeting new friends, learning new skills, developing teamwork and leadership, and discovering the joy of being part of something bigger than yourself.

 

You’ll receive a team uniform, regular training sessions, and quality coaching from mentors who understand the community and care about each player’s growth.

 

For many young people, Komak Sportz is more than just a team — it’s a place to feel seen, supported, and celebrated. Whether you’re picking up a bat, ball, or boots for the first time, or you’ve been playing for years, there’s a place for you here.

 

To learn more or join a team

Email [email protected]

Phone (03) 8792 8999

Keeping Afghan Girls Active program, is a part of The Australian Governments Play Our Way Program, and partners with local sporting clubs to offer programs for Afghan girls aged 12 to 25. 

 

Keeping Afghan Girls Active Program promotes equitable opportunities for women and girls to benefit from sport by addressing barriers, build confidence, wellbeing and community connection in a safe, inclusive and culturally appropriate environment.

 

The program provides a safe, inclusive space for girls to participate in cricket, swimming, volleyball and soccer, and recreational sessions — many for the first time — while learning about health, teamwork, and leadership.

 

To join a team or learn more about this program contact our office.

Email [email protected]

Phone (03) 8792 8999

 

The Komak Youth Reference Group is a leadership and advisory body made up of young people aged 12 – 25,  from the Afghan community who are passionate about making a difference in their community. The group provides a platform for youth voices to be heard, helping to shape programs, events, and initiatives that support the wellbeing and inclusion of multicultural young people across Melbourne’s south-east.

 

Members of the Komak Youth Reference Group collaborate with community leaders, service providers, and government partners to identify issues affecting young people — such as education, employment, mental health, and social connection — and to co-design solutions that reflect their lived experiences. Through regular meetings, training, and advocacy opportunities, participants build leadership skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging while driving meaningful community change.

The group plays a key role in ensuring Uniting’s youth programs remain culturally responsive, youth-led, and grounded in the voices of the communities they serve.

 

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To learn more about the Komak Local Youth Reference Group contact

Email [email protected]

Phone (03) 8792 8999