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Albanian Australian Islamic Society (AAIS) - Albanian Mosque, Carlton North

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The Albanian Australian Islamic Society, formed in 1963, which opened Melbourne's first purpose-built mosque in 1969.

765 Drummond St, Carlton North VIC 3054.

Australia Bangladesh Islamic Council (ABIC) - Huntingdale Mosque

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The Australia Bangladesh Islamic Council, established 1996, running Masjid Baitus Salaam. Offers five daily prayers and Jumu'ah, Madrasa Darul Huda (Quran, Arabic and hifz classes for boys, girls and seniors), and funeral and mortuary assistance. Open to all.

Masjid Baitus Salaam, 320-326 Huntingdale Rd, Huntingdale VIC 3166.

Australian Bosnian Islamic Centre - Deer Park Mosque

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The Australian Bosnian Islamic Centre (Deer Park Mosque) is a vibrant spiritual, cultural, and educational hub in Melbourne's north-west, offering daily prayers, community programs, and cultural support in both English and Bosnian.

285 Station Rd, Albanvale VIC 3021.

Fiji Islamic & Cultural Society of Victoria

Muslim-specificLocal area

Connects Fijian Muslims in Melbourne's south-east with cultural and community activities alongside Friday prayers, running since 1986.

38-40 Hutton St, Dandenong VIC 3175.

Indonesian Muslim Community of Victoria (IMCV)

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An umbrella body founded in 1997 for Indonesian Muslims across Victoria, running community gatherings, Islamic education, youth programs, and relief efforts through several activity centres.

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91-101 Boundary Rd, North Melbourne VIC 3051.

Khairat Melayu Islam Victoria (KMIV) - Malay burial fund & community hall

Muslim-specificAll of Victoria

A Malay Muslim benevolent society running a khairat (funeral benefit fund) and a community hall available for Islamic events.

No public street address - operates state-wide

Somali Australian Council of Victoria (SACOV)

Muslim-specificMelbourne metro

An umbrella body for Somali organisations in Victoria, supporting member organisations working with youth, women, and newly arrived migrants and refugees of Somali background. Provides referral, advice and advocacy, counselling, employment assistance, and fami…

The Harmony Centre (Shop 48), 48 The Mall, Heidelberg West VIC 3081. serves the Somali community across Melbourne

SriLankan Muslim Community of Victoria (SMCV)

Muslim-specificAll of Victoria

A community organisation for Victoria's Sri Lankan Muslim community.

No public street address - operates state-wide, rooted in Melbourne's west (Hoppers Crossing/Wyndham)

Victorian Afghan Associations Network (VAAN)

Muslim-specificLocal area

A community centre and network in central Dandenong supporting Afghan families settling in Australia. Offers a welcoming space plus information, support, advocacy and referrals covering housing, healthcare, education and legal matters, and coordinates Afghan a…

3/33 Robinson St, Dandenong VIC 3175. (wheelchair-accessible parking) - serves Afghan communities across Casey, Greater Dandenong & Cardinia

Australian Oromo Community Association in Victoria

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Settlement support and cultural preservation for the Oromo community, an Ethiopian and Horn of Africa community with many Muslim members.

City Village, 225 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000. (postal PO Box 2123, Footscray VIC 3011)

Pakistan Australia Association Melbourne (PAAM)

All of Victoria

A voluntary cultural body providing a central focus for Victoria's Pakistani community, promoting cultural heritage and running community events for Pakistanis of all backgrounds.

No public street address - operates state-wide

Victorian Arabic Social Services (VASS)

All of Victoria

A state-wide service provider for Victoria's Arabic-speaking communities, offering family, youth, aged care, and community support across Melbourne.

Broadmeadows head office, plus 39 Clow St, Dandenong VIC 3175. operates state-wide

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Directory last reviewed 7 September 2026.

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