Connecting to
Culture and identity
Nurturing Families
Maintaining Connections
Building Stronger
African-Australian Communities
I Am Because
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About Us

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Umuntu Ngabantu Ltd (Umuntu) is committed to the development and wellbeing of individual and the broader African-Australian community through culturally sensitive and culturally appropriate service provision.

Umuntu/Ubuntu highlights the importance of community. Umuntu Ngabantu (a person for the people) stems from the African philosophy, umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu which means a person is a person through other persons. The philosophy reflects Umuntu as a tradition and practice that focuses on particular values, beliefs, practices, their components and methods of implementation within the broader community.

Umuntu focuses on providing support and relief to disadvantaged people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD), successful settlement and integration through community capacity building, advocacy in education and opportunities needed to become selfsufficient and build stronger communities.

Wherever possible, Umuntu has culturally competent professionals and teams recognised for their connection and belonging to culture and community. Umuntu offers integrated support across various program areas namely;

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OUR VISiON

Through the provision of culturally sensitive, culturally appropriate and quality community support services, our goal is to build strength and resilience in families of CALD backgrounds.

Umuntu Ngabantu vision is to provide CALD families, youth, and communities the opportunities needed to become self-sufficient and build sustainable futures. This is done through the provision of out of home care, community capacity building, family support and advice, referrals for CALD families and targeted early intervention.

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Get Involved

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Make Donation

Make a donation and support the work of Umuntu Ngabantu Ltd to build stronger communities.

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volunteer

Please contact us if you are interested in the Volunteering Program at Umuntu .

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cause and campaigns

Get involved in various African-Australian cause and campaigns

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Make Donation

Make a donation and support the work of Umuntu Ngabantu Ltd to build stronger African-Australian communities

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volunteer

Please contact us if you are interested in the Volunteering Program at Umuntu Ngabantu Ltd

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cause and campaigns

Get involved in various African-Australian causes and campaigns

Education and Awareness

Education and Awareness

Umuntu provides culturally sensitive education and awareness programs to African-Australians. We have professional and experienced teams that are cognisant of and are trained to deliver the best
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Community and Culture

Community and Culture

Many CALD families, youth and communities in Australia face immense challenges. Their strength and resilience is compromised by multiple complex problems,
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Relative, Kinship and Foster Carer Support

Relative, Kinship and Foster Carer Support

For children and young persons who cannot go back home, Umuntu provides culturally specific relative, kinship and foster carer support.
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African-Australian Circle of Elders

African-Australian Circle of Elders

Umuntu works with highly respected and regarded Leaders and Elders within the various African-Australian communities.
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Family and Community Support

Family and Community Support

We are committed to work tirelessly to support and strengthen African-Australian children and their families
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Mentoring and Youth Support

Mentoring and Youth Support

Our mentoring and youth support initiative provides opportunities to connect with young people within our communities.
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Early Intervention and Family Preservation

Early Intervention and Family Preservation

Umuntu offers intensive family preservation programs that aim at building strong and wellfunctioning families.
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African-Australian Men and Women’s Groups

African-Australian Men and Women’s Groups

The African-Australian Men and Women’s Groups are gatherings and workshops that create a platform for cultural dialogue,
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If you would like to find out more about our work and services, contact the Umuntu Ngabantu team on 1800 005 006 or email us at service@umuntu.org.au
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How we work

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Community Driven Approach

Governed by the Ubuntu philosophy, Umuntu Ngabantu works closely with various African-Australian individuals and communities, recognising the humanity of others while establishing respectful human relations.

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Data-driven approach

Umuntu Ngabantu work is driven by research and active listening to the voice of the people. Change can only be effective when communities participate in decision making. 

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Focused support

Through the provision of culturally sensitive, culturally appropriate and quality community support services, Umuntu Ngabantu goal is to build strength and resilience within African-Australian families and their communities.

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