Australia Refugees and Family Reunification Inc

21/08/2026

It was a privilege to attend Galmudug Diaspora event as part of our Australia Refugees and Family Reunification Inc community engagement program.

27/07/2026

25/07/2026

Part one – The Australia Refugees and Family Reunification Inc. (ARFRI) has successfully concluded its “Voices for Justice: Community Vision and Co-design Forum” project, an initiative proudly supported by the City of Maribyrnong.

The project was designed to strengthen refugee and migrant leadership, amplify community voices, and create practical, community-led solutions to the challenges affecting refugee and migrant families across Melbourne’s west.

The project commenced with the Leadership and Communication Workshop in April 2026, where participants developed confidence, public speaking, advocacy, and leadership skills. This was followed by the Storytelling and Leadership Circle in May 2026, providing community members with a safe space to share their lived experiences, strengthen community connections, and identify common priorities.

The project concluded with the Community Vision and Co-design Forum in July 2026, bringing together community members, government representatives, service providers, local councils, and partner organisations. Through facilitated discussions, participants explored key issues including settlement, family reunification, housing, employment, youth leadership, mental health, community safety, and social cohesion.

Rather than simply identifying problems, the forum focused on co-designing practical solutions and building stronger partnerships between communities and decision-makers. The outcomes will contribute to a Community Vision Statement, a Community Priorities Report, and a Community Action Plan that will help guide future advocacy and collaboration.

ARFRI said the Voices for Justice project reflects its commitment to ensuring that refugee and migrant communities are not only consulted, but are active leaders in shaping policies, services, and decisions that affect their lives. The organisation thanked the City of Maribyrnong, its volunteers, community leaders, partner organisations, and all participants whose contributions made the project a success.

25/07/2026

SAWIRO: Part Two – The Australia Refugees and Family Reunification Inc. (ARFRI) has successfully concluded its “Voices for Justice: Community Vision and Co-design Forum” project, an initiative proudly supported by the City of Maribyrnong.

The project was designed to strengthen refugee and migrant leadership, amplify community voices, and create practical, community-led solutions to the challenges affecting refugee and migrant families across Melbourne’s west.

The project commenced with the Leadership and Communication Workshop in April 2026, where participants developed confidence, public speaking, advocacy, and leadership skills. This was followed by the Storytelling and Leadership Circle in May 2026, providing community members with a safe space to share their lived experiences, strengthen community connections, and identify common priorities.

The project concluded with the Community Vision and Co-design Forum in July 2026, bringing together community members, government representatives, service providers, local councils, and partner organisations. Through facilitated discussions, participants explored key issues including settlement, family reunification, housing, employment, youth leadership, mental health, community safety, and social cohesion.

Rather than simply identifying problems, the forum focused on co-designing practical solutions and building stronger partnerships between communities and decision-makers. The outcomes will contribute to a Community Vision Statement, a Community Priorities Report, and a Community Action Plan that will help guide future advocacy and collaboration.

ARFRI said the Voices for Justice project reflects its commitment to ensuring that refugee and migrant communities are not only consulted, but are active leaders in shaping policies, services, and decisions that affect their lives. The organisation thanked the City of Maribyrnong, its volunteers, community leaders, partner organisations, and all participants whose contributions made the project a success.

05/07/2026

Darwish Abdiaziz Mohamed was buried yesterday, May Allah have mercy on him

03/07/2026

ARFRI Statement on the Tragic Death of a Young Person in Craigieburn

Australia Refugees and Family Reunification Inc. (ARFRI) extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the 15-year-old boy Darwish Mohamed who tragically lost his life in Craigieburn.

No parent should have to bury their child. No young person should lose their life to violence. Our thoughts are also with everyone affected by this tragedy, including first responders, witnesses and the wider community.

Earlier this year, another young person from our community also lost his life in an act of violence. These heartbreaking incidents remind us that we cannot become numb to the loss of our young people.

For many years, ARFRI has spoken about the importance of investing in young people through early intervention, positive role models, leadership development, education, mental health support and stronger partnerships between families, communities, schools, police and government. While investigations into this incident are ongoing, we know that preventing youth violence requires all of us to work together before lives are lost.

Our communities are resilient, compassionate and determined to build a safer future for the next generation. We must continue to reject violence, support our young people, and create pathways that give them hope, belonging and opportunity.

We ask everyone to avoid speculation while Victoria Police continue their investigation and to keep the victim’s family in their prayers and thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.

May Allah have mercy on Darwish Abdiaziz Mohamed and may his family find strength and comfort in the support of the community.

Australia Refugees & Family Reunification Inc. (ARFRI)
Building safer, stronger and more inclusive communities through leadership, partnership and lived experience.