For embassies, DFAT, councils, foundations
A neutral, free channel to engage African-Australian community organisations
AFRAUSN provides a single, apolitical entry point for embassies in Canberra, Australian government agencies, state multicultural offices, local councils, universities, and philanthropic foundations that need to engage African-Australian community organisations.
What AFRAUSN offers your office
Diaspora reach via one channel
Rather than maintaining ad-hoc contact lists, you can reach the African-Australian community sector through one neutral directory and one consultation pathway.
Cultural events and national days
Identify community partners for cultural events, national day celebrations, festivals, and educational outreach. The Cultural Calendar surfaces dates and partner orgs in one place.
Consular outreach
Embassies can announce consular events, document services, and community meetings via the platform to relevant diaspora communities at no cost.
Trade, education, and bilateral diplomacy
Find African-Australian organisations and professional networks for trade missions, education promotion, business delegations, and bilateral initiatives.
Consultations hub
When you need community input on policy, programmes, or planning, AFRAUSN routes your Request for Input to organisations matching the relevant focus areas and states. You receive responses directly. AFRAUSN never aggregates or speaks for members.
Demonstrate engagement
Use AFRAUSN as evidence of structured community engagement when reporting to your home government, to Canberra, or to your board.
What we ask of you
AFRAUSN asks nothing of embassies, DFAT, or any government partner beyond recognition that the network exists as a free, neutral resource. We do not request endorsement, funding, political cover, or any commitment.
If you find the directory or the consultations hub useful, please circulate the sign-up link (afrausn.org/join) to African-Australian organisations you already work with, and use the consultations hub when you next need community input.
AFRAUSN does not speak for the African-Australian community. Member organisations represent themselves. This is by design.
A note on diplomatic neutrality
AFRAUSN takes no position on any active conflict in any African country and is not aligned with any party to any conflict. The platform’s charter prohibits content that endorses parties to active conflicts. Diplomatic missions are welcome regardless of their alignment in any current conflict.
Network Observer access
Sign in as a Network Observer
Embassies, government agencies, councils, universities, and philanthropic foundations can take a free, admin-vetted Network Observer seat on AFRAUSN.
- Browse and bookmark organisations across the directory
- Post consultations — network-wide, filtered, to a selected set, or direct to one organisation
- Send direct messages to one organisation or up to ten at once
- Issue public endorsements (subject to member approval) that appear on the recipient’s public profile
- Receive a quarterly briefing on activity in your areas of interest
Want a briefing?
The Malak Foundation can provide a 15-minute briefing to your team or circulate full background documents. Contact us via the link below.