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Kowanj Australasia Limited
" A Passion for Care - The Ability to Deliver"
Who We Are
Kowanj Australasia Limited is a registered charity and community-led social enterprise committed
to advancing early intervention, prevention, and empowerment for African Australian and
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. Established to respond to the growing
social, educational, and employment challenges faced by refugees and newly arrived migrant
families, Kowanj delivers programs through an evidence-based, outcomes-focused framework that
achieves measurable improvements in community wellbeing, education access, economic
participation, and long-term independence.
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Our Partners
Our Vision
To build resilient and thriving communities where early intervention, inclusion, and opportunity enable all individuals—especially women and youth—to achieve their full potential.
We envision a balanced and sustainable support system where communities are empowered to address challenges before they escalate, ensuring better wellbeing outcomes and reduced reliance on acute services.
Our Mission
To advocate, empower, and intervene early to transform the social and economic outcomes of refugee and new & emerging communities through culturally responsive, evidence-informed, and collaborative action.
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Empowering women and youth through leadership, skills training, and employment pathways that break cycles of disadvantage.
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Applying early intervention principles to prevent social disconnection, unemployment, and youth offending by addressing root causes before crisis.
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Building community capability through co-designed initiatives that combine lived experience, cultural wisdom, and data-driven evidence.
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Enhancing system efficiency and cohesion by fostering collaboration between communities, service providers, and government, ensuring better outcomes for individuals and reduced pressure on acute systems.
