Somali Community Inc. Australia

30/10/2026

Somali Community Inc. is proud to have participated in the 2026 Census CALD Engagement Strategy in Victoria.
Thank you to the Census team for recognising our contribution with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Thank you to everyone who supported this important initiative.

14/10/2026

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲–𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 & 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 – 𝟕 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Join us for the Somali Community–Victoria Police Meet & Greet Dinner, jointly organised by Somali Community Inc. and Himilo Community Connect.

Come along to meet Victoria Police members, connect with other community members, and enjoy an evening of dinner, conversation and Somali culture.

📅 Saturday, 7 November 2026
⏰ 6:30 pm
📍 Djerring Flemington Hub, Flemington

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐒𝐕𝐏 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝.

Please see the attached flyer for more information and details on how to RSVP.

We hope to see you there!

05/10/2026

𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲

Somali Community Inc. is pleased to share a letter of appreciation received from Dr Rose Iser, Mayor of the City of Moonee Valley.

In her letter, the Mayor thanked Somali Community Inc. and our team for our contribution to the Moonee Valley community and for supporting Somali-Australian families.

We sincerely appreciate this recognition of the work of our organisation, volunteers and community members.

We are proud to continue working with our community and contributing to a stronger, more connected and inclusive Moonee Valley.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮, 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐞𝐫, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭.

https://somalicommunity.org.au/blog/message-of-appreciation-from-mayor-of-moonee-valley

26/09/2026

🕊️ 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

We are pleased to share the Australia Peace Summit 2026 – “Collective Impact: Creating a Thriving Australia”, taking place on:

📅 Sunday, 11 October 2026
📍 St Kilda Town Hall
99A Carlisle Street, St Kilda VIC 3182

The program will include:
• Main Summit – 12:30pm–2:30pm
• Room Discussions – 3:30pm–5:30pm
• Cultural Networking Dinner – 6:00pm–8:00pm

The Summit will bring together government representatives, community and faith leaders, educators, young people, diplomats and community organisations to discuss peace, social cohesion, community safety, education and stronger relationships between communities.

The event will provide an opportunity to come together, share ideas, build connections and explore how we can contribute to a more peaceful, safe and connected Australia.

We are pleased to be part of this important event and look forward to welcoming the wider Australian community. 🕊️🤝🇦🇺

09/09/2026

We were honoured to participate in the Global Somali Diaspora Conference in Brisbane from 4–6 September 2026.

The conference provided an important opportunity to connect, share ideas and discuss ways to strengthen Somali communities and support future generations.

Read more here:

Farah Warsame shares reflections from the 2026 Global Somali Diaspora Conference in Brisbane and its call to empower the next generation.

20/08/2026

2026 AUSTRALIA PEACE SUMMIT.
Collective Impact for a Thriving Australia

We are pleased to share the 2026 Australia Peace Summit, hosted by HWPL and multiple organisations, including Somali Community Inc. as a co-host.

The Summit will bring together leaders and community representatives to discuss peace, inclusion, community strength and practical action for a better Australia.

Sunday, 11 October 2026
St Kilda Town Hall, VIC

We look forward to coming together with communities and leaders from across Australia.

Let’s work together for peace and a thriving Australia.

19/08/2026

IMPORTANT FAMILY VISA UPDATE
From 25 July 2026, new processing priorities apply to Australian Family visa applications under Ministerial Direction 117.
Onshore applications: Generally higher priority
Offshore applications: Generally lower priority and may take longer
The changes apply to new and certain pending applications.
For official information, pleae visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-processing-times/family-visa-processing-priorities

18/08/2026

JOINT STATEMENT | SOMALI COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS ACROSS AUSTRALIA

Somali community organisations across Australia have come together to respond to Pauline Hanson and One Nation’s proposal to link migration restrictions with “Do Not Travel” warnings.

We reject politics that seeks to make any Australian community a scapegoat.

We support a safe Australia, strong security and fair migration policies.

Read our full joint press statement below and share it with others.

15/08/2026

Proud to share the work of a young entrepreneur who has created 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗠𝘆𝗟𝗼𝘁.𝗰𝗼𝗺 — an innovative platform designed to help Australians make more informed decisions when buying or renting a home.

Buying or renting a property is a major decision, and having access to better information can make a real difference.

Take a look at SeeMyLot and explore the platform using the QR code attached, sign up and support this exciting young Australian initiative.

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Please visit, share the platform with your friends and family, and help us support young entrepreneurs who are creating innovative ideas for the future.

Let’s support young people with great ideas and help them grow.

31/07/2026

INNA LILLAAHI WA INNAA ILAYHI RAAJICUUN
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES
Somali Community Inc. Victoria extends its deepest condolences on the passing of the great and beloved Somali singer, Ahmed Ali Igal.
Ahmed Ali Igal was a highly respected and widely loved artist who was loved by Somali people across the world. Through his music and his voice, he became a treasured part of Somali culture and history.
Approximately ten years ago, we had the honour of welcoming Ahmed Igal to the Somali community in Victoria. We will always remember his visit and the special connection he shared with our community.
May Allah (SWT) forgive him, have mercy on him, and grant him Jannatul Firdowsa.
May Allah grant patience, strength, and faith to his family, friends, loved ones, and the Somali people everywhere during this difficult time.
Aamiin.