Afghan Women Support Association

04/06/2026

🌸 AWSA Volunteer Hub Expo 2026 – Leadership & Guest Speaker Appreciation 🌸

The Afghan Women Support Association (AWSA) would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the wonderful individuals who helped make our AWSA Volunteer Hub Expo 2026 a success.

A special thank you to our event hosts, Teyaba Haidari and Om Dhungel, for their professionalism, enthusiasm, and dedication in guiding the event throughout the day.

We would also like to thank our distinguished guests and speakers:

🎤 Welcome Address
Samira Mashal Nawabi
CEO & Founder
Afghan Women Support Association (AWSA)

🎤 Guest Speaker
Charmaine Lai
Multicultural Community Liaison Officer
Blacktown Police Area Command

🎤 Special Guest
Councillor Moninder Singh
Blacktown City Council

Your support, encouragement, and commitment to community engagement, volunteering, and multicultural communities are greatly appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to join us, share your insights, and support our volunteers and community members.

Together, we continue to build stronger, more connected, and more inclusive communities.

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03/06/2026

🌸 AWSA Volunteer Hub Expo 2026 🌸

What an incredible day of community connection, collaboration, and volunteering!

The Afghan Women Support Association (AWSA) would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended and supported our AWSA Volunteer Hub Expo 2026.

A special thank you to our major sponsor, The Centre for Volunteering, for helping make this event possible.

We would also like to thank our guest speakers, community leaders, councillors, host and MC, organisation representatives, volunteers, community members, and partner organisations for joining us and contributing to the success of this event.

We are grateful to all the organisations that attended, shared information about their services, connected with community members, and helped create pathways for volunteering, employment, education, and community engagement.

A heartfelt thank you to our AWSA volunteers whose dedication, hard work, and commitment continue to strengthen our communities every week.

Together, we are building stronger, more connected, and more inclusive communities.

Thank you for being part of this special day. We look forward to continuing our partnerships and supporting our communities together.

29/05/2026

AWSA VOLUNTEER EXPO 2026 🌸

The Afghan Women Support Association (AWSA) warmly invites women, young people, families, and community members across Western Sydney to join us for the AWSA Volunteer Expo 2026.

📅 Monday, 1st June 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Bowman Hall
35 Campbell Street, Blacktown NSW 2148

This community event will bring together many well-known organisations from across Western Sydney offering:

✅ Volunteer opportunities
✅ Community programs and workshops
✅ Employment and support pathways
✅ Information about local services
✅ Networking and community connections

Visitors will have the opportunity to speak directly with HR teams, managers, staff members, and volunteers from participating organisations to learn more about volunteering, community engagement, training, and possible job opportunities.

This event is a wonderful opportunity to build confidence, gain experience, connect with organisations, and become more involved in the community.

🎟 FREE ENTRY
📲 Scan the QR code on our flyer. Please do register before joining us

For information please contact
0434121766

We look forward to welcoming everyone for a day of connection, inclusion, and community support.

27/05/2026

It was an honour to attend the Communities in Cultural Transition (CiCT) Forum and represent the Afghan Women Support Association alongside many inspiring community leaders, organisations, researchers, and multicultural representatives from across Sydney.

A heartfelt thank you to STARTTS for organising such an important and meaningful event and for creating a space for conversations around belonging, culture, refugee experiences, leadership, and inclusion.

It was a great pleasure meeting STARTTS CEO Jorge Aroche and Jasmina Bajraktarevic, Community Service Coordinator. I truly appreciated the opportunity to connect and learn more about the incredible work being done to support refugee and multicultural communities across Australia.

The forum provided a valuable opportunity to engage in thoughtful discussions, exchange perspectives, and strengthen connections with individuals and organisations dedicated to supporting diverse communities and fostering social inclusion.

Looking forward to continued collaboration, learning, and creating lasting positive impact together for our communities.

— Samira Mashal Nawabi
Afghan Women Support Association

15/05/2026

It was a pleasure attending the Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals Community Forum Consultation and meeting with local community leaders, organisations, and Councillor Julie Griffiths.

Thank you to the organisers and health representatives for creating an opportunity to discuss the needs of multicultural communities and explore ways we can work together to improve community health and support services.

As CEO & Founder of Afghan Women Support Association, I truly appreciate the ongoing collaboration with local services and organisations to better support women, families, and culturally diverse communities across Western Sydney 🤍

Looking forward to more community partnerships and positive outcomes together.

— Samira Mashal Nawabi
Afghan Women Support Association

09/05/2026

AWSA Eid Ul Fitr Celebration 2026

We are happy to share the YouTube videos and memories from our beautiful Eid Event held on 28th March 2026. Thank you to everyone who joined and supported our community celebration. 💐

🎤 Host: Sabrin Nasiri
🎶 Singers: Emal Orya, Malika, Susan Yusufi

🍴 Community Stalls:




📺 Watch & Support Our Community Channels:

https://youtu.be/ecVQxPKFUT0?si=UCtYANdZ1LOPPj8D

Please like, share, and subscribe to support our community members and future events ❤️

Kind Regards,
AWSA

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01/05/2026

✨ Workshops Successfully Delivered | April Highlights ✨

Our community workshops have now been successfully delivered, and what an incredible journey it has been!

Across our sessions in Blacktown and Merrylands, we had the privilege of connecting with so many amazing women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

📍 Communication Skills Workshop🗓 Wednesday 15 April📍 Alpha Community Hall, Blacktown

📍 Understanding Your Rights as a Volunteer🗓 Friday 17 April📍 The Holroyd Centre, Merrylands

📍 Volunteering Expo Preparation Workshop🗓 Wednesday 22 April📍 Alpha Community Hall, Blacktown

These workshops focused on:
💬 Building communication skills
🌱 Increasing confidence
🤝 Understanding volunteering opportunities
📘 Learning about rights and community support

We are so proud to have created a safe and welcoming space where women could learn, share their experiences, and support one another.

A big thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and believed in this initiative. Your participation is what makes our community stronger ❤️

📸 Here are some beautiful moments from our recent workshops.

🚀 This is just the beginning — more workshops and opportunities are coming soon!

💬 If you’d like to join our next sessions, comment YES and tell us your suburb.

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15/04/2026

Get ready for a creative, feel-good night with painting, fun, dinner, drinks, and great company — plus you’ll take your own artwork home.

To join, register using the link on the poster.
https://form.jotform.com/260821312361850

Date: 18 April 2026 - 6:00 PM

Address: at Saba Office, 1A/37 Queen Street, Auburn 2144.

For more information:
contact: 0428742119
Email: [email protected].

Eligibility: permanent residents under 30 years old

14/04/2026

Workshops Are Underway | April
Community Workshops - Now Running
Our community workshops have already begun!

Kicking off at the Eid Festival and continuing throughout April, we are running workshops designed to help women build confidence, communication skills and understanding of volunteering opportunities within their local communities.
These sessions are designed for women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, providing a safe and supportive space to learn, connect and prepare for volunteering and community leadership opportunities.
Upcoming Workshops

📍 Communication Skills Workshop
Wednesday 15 April, 10:00am
Alpha Community Hall, Blacktown
📍 Understanding Your Rights as a Volunteer

Friday 17 April, 10:00am
The Holroyd Centre, Merrylands
📍 Volunteering Expo Preparation Workshop

Wednesday 22 April, 10:00am
Alpha Community Hall, Blacktown
These workshops are part of the lead-up to our Community Volunteering Expo, helping participants feel confident, informed and ready to get involved.

All welcome. No experience needed.
💬 Would you like to attend a workshop?

Comment YES and tell us which suburb you live in so we can let you know about workshops near you.
Photos from our Eid Festival workshops.

13/11/2025

AWSA 2025 Volunteer Award Night