Somali Girls Tea Party—a great success

 The Somali Girls in Sydney have successfully hosted a Somali Girls Tea party  on the 7th March at the Somali Community Center at Auburn. With over 40 girls in attendance, the event was first of its kind and was a great success . The participants discussed issues affecting them including understanding violent extremism and the impact on society and individuals. They were also informed of the work of ASCA and are interested in participating and getting involved in future events by ASCA and representing the Somali youth.

The forums encouraged young Somalis build resilience and enhance their public speaking skills. As a result the girls are committed organising and volunteering for ASCA and helping with the meetings. They also greed to meet at the ASCA office on Wednesday, the 18th of April at 1pm for a general discussion of future programs for the youth for 2012.

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2011 Annual General Meeting

Australian Somali Community Association (ASCA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was successfully held on 18th December 2011 at 131 Park Rd Auburn. over 100 people attended the AGM.

Some of the highlights for ASCA’s year of operation included the launch of the Fundraising Campaign for the Somali Islamic Center and opening of Auburn Somali Center (Mawlaca).

We launched our website and our Ma Ogtahay newsletter series, both of these materials are invaluable source of information keeping members up to date with the latest achievements, events and news.

Overall ASCA is accepted by the Somali community as a credible organization through its initiatives and promotion of the Somali community. Throughout the year we have engaged and established solid working relationships with a number of organisations, media and government agencies.

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Law Enforcement & Community Engagement

ASCA has successfully hosted a community forum on Law Enforcement & Community Engagement. The forum was held on Tuesday October 25, 2011 and attended by prominent community leaders and youth people.  

NSW Police, Attorney General and Australian Federal Police (AFP) made insightful presentations. The  Forum provided an opportunity for the Somali community to understand the role of various law enforcement agencies.