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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

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

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Directory last reviewed 7 September 2026.

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