Community support

GLAPD works closely with African community associations, predominantly the ones from the Great Lakes region of Africa which include Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Kenya. GLAPD supports these communities by providing advice and advocacy, mediation in times of dispute or conflicts, financial support to run events /activities and projects as well as office space for meetings and workshops.

Cultural programs

Every year GLAPD organises a cultural event known as “GLAPD Get Together Harmony Day“ where communities from Africa‘s Great Lakes region gather to celebrate their identity and cultures through spectacular dances, fashion, delicious traditional food, beautiful arts and crafts and inspirational speeches from community leaders and guest speakers.

The cutting of “TOGETHER AS ONE“ cake symbolises Unity and Harmony. Our aim is for different community members to appreciate the richness in each other‘s cultures and learn to live in harmony with one another.

Sports program

Every year since 2015, GLAPD organises a sport event called “GLAPD Sports Gala“. It is a full day event, where all the communities from the Great Lakes region of Africa come together and compete in different games. Each community organises five teams to play five games (indoor soccer, basketball, netball, volleyball and table tennis). It is a wonderful occasion to see all the community members committed to teamwork and all the fans cheering their teams. Trophies and medals are awarded.

The main purpose of GLAPD Sports Gala is to facilitate networking between members of different communities, bridge the isolation gap by bringing together minority communities to participate with bigger communities and reinvigorate our health and wellbeing. It is a popular event, and a great tool for integration and social cohesion.

G’day Mate
Seniors' Program

African seniors encounter many issues, including social isolation, language barriers, lack of information and support.

GLAPD conducts activities and initiatives to facilitate smooth integration of African seniors in the wider Australian community. These include the "G'day Mate" initiative where African seniors are matched to Australian seniors to help them improve their conversational English and form new friendships, as well as computer literacy training, social gatherings, sport and excursions.

Meet Kamenyero

If you would like to be involved or assist the seniors, please contact us.

Community Library

Our community library has books in French and English for children, young adults and adults - ideal for people who enjoy reading in both languages.

The library is open so we invite you to come and start borrowing our books.

GLAPD Food Program

The "Fill a Bag with Kindness" project assists African refugees and migrants in the Sydney area. Some have lost employment, while others have lost housing. Items that are needed include:

·         non-perishable foods

·         sanitary items

·         baby wipes and nappies

If you are in need, please stop by the office. If you are able to donate items, please get in touch.