Issues in African Communities
Like many recent migrants, African-Australian communities face a broad range of social challenges that call for urgent, specific, and often highly sensitive solutions. Afro Helpline understands that different communities face very different issues – depending upon their geographical location, their cultural background, and their individual journey to Australia.
We use our comprehensive database of community associations and subject matter experts to put individuals in touch with reputable service providers, government agencies, legal centres and other community volunteers who may be able to help you deal with a particular issue in your local area.
Our primary goal is to connect people who need help with those who can offer it – both within and beyond our African communities. We encourage all new migrants, temporary residents and others who may need help to contact us directly.
We’d also like to hear from anyone who would like to help us – either by mentoring a young person, volunteering their time, or simply telling us about a worthwhile project we may not know about.
List of some of the issues that are affecting some sections of African communities :
Youth Violence
Youth unemployment
Family violence
Mental health
Youth in the justice system
Marriage breakdowns
Social Isolation