Humanitas Sub Fund

The Sub Fund will support African women and girls in Victoria. It seeks applications from women from African countries living in Victoria, including those who are refugees or asylum seekers, enabling them to avail themselves of

• educational,
• employment or
• other economic opportunities in Australia.

Project: Kensington Sister Circle

Grant type: Sub Fund
Amount: $5,707
Year: 2020-21
Website: kensingtonneighbourhoodhouse.com/

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Somali-Australian women living in Kensington public housing have initiated the Kensington Sister Circle. Kensington Neighbourhood House will manage the program with the support of an experienced counsellor who will facilitate monthly gatherings. The Sister Circle will provide a safe, accessible space for women to have open honest discussions about the issues they face navigating their lives in Australia. The women will have the opportunity to talk about concerns without judgement and develop strategies for coping.