Vulnerable Children in Need Australia Incorporated

02/06/2026

Last night's Australian Story program on the ABC featured Mohamed Semra, the first person from sub-Saharan Africa to be elected mayor in Australia.

At just 27, Mohamed Semra is not your average mayor. He overcame a childhood stutter and a viral moment in a Melbourne Apple Store to make political history – and he is just getting started.

16/02/2026

Please note the following changes to times and venues for the South Sudanese Youth Parenting Conference.

The Conference will now be held over 3 days: 28 February, 2 March, and 7 March. The details are as follows:

First day: 28 Feb 2026, 11:30 am–7:00 pm — Deliberation on youth affairs, family matters, and pathway to support service.
Location: 59 Weir Road, Malaga, WA, 6090.

Second day: 2 March 2026, 11:30 am–7:00 pm — Resumption of deliberations on youth affairs, family matters, and the pathway to support service.
Location: 59 Weir Road, Malaga, WA, 6090.

Third day: 7 March 2026, 3.00 pm–12.00 am —Cultural day featuring South Sudanese culture, youth showcasing their traditional dance, and a panel discussion with Australian MBA Basketball Legend, Duop Reath, and rising South Sudanese Music Star, Artist Kang JJ, on how sport and music can shape a young person's life and identity.
Location: 11 Patrick Ct, Girrawheen, WA 6064

04/12/2025

Youth Conference 2025 — Building Hope With Our Young People

Vulnerable Children in Need Australia is helping raise funds to support the South Sudanese Nuer Youth–Parents Conference, to be held in Perth in early 2026.

This community-led event will bring together young people and parents to bridge the generational gap, strengthen cultural identity, and promote mental health and family unity within the South Sudanese community.

This conference is an important step in strengthening our local community in Perth, as we work together to identify priorities for supporting children affected by hardship, including those connected to the ongoing crisis in South Sudan. By listening directly to our youth, we can ensure that future programs reflect their real needs, their hopes and their ideas for change.

We are seeking to raise $6,000 to help fund the conference. Every contribution will help create a safe, meaningful space for young people to speak, be heard and shape community-led solutions. If we raise more than required, any additional funds will go toward charitable programs identified as priorities through the conference.

Support the Youth Conference by donating here:

Bringing South Sudanese youth and parents together in Perth to strengthen families, faith, and culture. Help us raise $6,000 to make this community conference possible.

06/11/2025

We’re a Perth-based charity helping vulnerable children affected by the South Sudan humanitarian crisis.

Founded by people with lived experience and community leaders, we aim to bring hope through education, care and community support, starting locally and growing globally.