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About Us
Overview

Overview

Welcome to the Muslim Women's Council of Victoria!

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Welcome to the Muslim Women's Council of Victoria!

Welcome to the Muslim Women's Council of Victoria Inc. (MWCV), formerly known as the Islamic Girls & Women's Group Inc. Established in 1989, we are a dedicated not-for-profit organization dedicated to relieving poverty, food insecurity, and hardship across Victoria.

We support individuals and families experiencing disadvantage, including migrant women, refugees, asylum seekers and others facing financial and social hardship. Our work is focused on providing practical support that improves wellbeing, dignity, and long-term stability.

We deliver food relief, emergency assistance, education, skills development, and settlement support to help people in need access essential services and participate more fully in Australian society.

MWCV also supports employment pathways through community-based initiatives and training opportunities, and we work in partnership with community organisations, service providers, and agencies to connect people with housing, health, legal, and welfare support.

Through community programs, outreach, and engagement activities, we aim to reduce social isolation, strengthen inclusion, and build stronger connections across diverse communities in Victoria.

We are committed to improving understanding, supporting vulnerable people, and working towards a more connected and compassionate community where poverty and hardship are reduced and people are supported with dignity.

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Our Vision

To relieve poverty, food insecurity, and hardship by providing food relief, emergency assistance, and essential support to individuals and families in need. We deliver culturally appropriate services, foster community wellbeing, and create pathways through education, skills development, and employment opportunities to support long-term stability and inclusion.

Mission

A community where poverty, food insecurity, and hardship are reduced, and people experiencing disadvantage are supported with dignity, inclusion, and access to essential services.

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Our Focus & Objectives

Objectives

Our work is guided by a commitment to support individuals and families experiencing disadvantage through practical, community-based support. We focus on:

  • Supporting access to education, training, and employment pathways for women and individuals experiencing disadvantage
  • Helping women build skills, confidence, and leadership opportunities within their communities
  • Supporting individuals in understanding and accessing their rights, particularly in situations of hardship, discrimination, or family violence
  • Promoting mental health and wellbeing through community support, education, access to professional support and social connection programs
  • Strengthening partnerships with community organisations, government, service providers, and local groups to improve support for people in need
  • Encouraging social inclusion and community connection between diverse groups across Victoria
  • Building awareness and understanding of different cultural experiences through community engagement and education

Our Purpose

At the heart of everything we do is a simple commitment:
to relieve poverty, reduce hardship, and support people in need with dignity, care, and respect.

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