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African Professionals of Australia - Queensland

Creating a vibrant community of African Australians who excel personally & professionally, and positively impact the community

The African Professionals of Australia (APA) is one of the largest non-for-profit African organisations in Australia. Founded in 2007 in Perth, WA, APA currently has a national membership of 2500 members represented by 30 countries and 25 different professions. The company became national in 2010, and we saw the birth of APA New South Wales in June 2011. APA currently has four chapters in Western

Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory. We are very excited to announce that the 5th chapter is due to be launched on the 26th of March 2015 in the state of Queensland. The main purpose of APA is to empower professionals of African origin to reach their full potential in their respective professions. This includes providing a platform to pursue and achieve continued professional relevance and impact on the Australian community at large. APA is governed by the Australian Corporations Act 2001 and is owned and managed by its members. APA is dedicated to the personal and professional success of African-Australian professionals and has in place several programs and initiatives aimed toward maximum utilisation of available resources to achieve its intended objectives. APA offers its member's leadership training, professional development, mentoring opportunities, career placement services and more. The organisation currently has four active chapters in Australia, with each chapter governed and operated by an active and dedicated unpaid executive board of professionals.

27/08/2026

🌟 UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF AND LEARNING TO BELONG TO YOURSELF FIRST.

Meet Mantej Singh — Founder & Director of Belonging Co, host of the Belonging Shift podcast 🎙️

20+ years in community engagement, placemaking, DEI & social cohesion. Manager, Cultural Inclusion and Social Impact at Thrive in Australia 🌍

His take: before you can bring your authentic self to work, you need to belong to yourself first. Belong to an outcome. Belong to the vision of a world you want ✨

Join him on the panel 👇

🎤 International keynote speaker
🎤 Panel discussion
🎤 Cultural performances
🎤 African food, music & networking

👥 For multicultural professionals, corporate allies, HR leaders & community organisation reps

📅 Wed 23 Sept 2026
🕕 6–8pm
📍 ACE Theatre, Parramatta
🎟️ Link in bio to register

This event has received grant funding from the Australian Department of Home Affairs through the Office for Multicultural Affairs. 🇦🇺

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27/08/2026

✨ A NEW DIGITAL HOME IS COMING SOON! ✨

We’re excited to announce that the APA website is being redesigned and will be relaunching soon! 🎉

More than a website, it will be a digital home for identity, belonging, community and storytelling — amplifying African Australian voices, achievements and contributions. 🌍🇦🇺

Proudly funded under the African Australian Creative Media Grant.

A big thank you to Project for auspicing and managing this important project and supporting African Australian storytelling and representation.

In the meantime, stay connected with APA:
💼 LinkedIn: African Professionals of Australia
📸 Instagram:

Our stories. Our achievements. Our community. Our digital home.

Watch this space! 👀✨

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19/08/2026

✨ MEET OUR PANELIST ✨

Sudesh Dahiya Founder of 437 Consulting & President of APOC Sydney Chapter 🌍

She helps organisations lead change with heart, and helps young women in corporate build confidence to challenge the status quo 💪

"Meaningful change happens when people are empowered to imagine what could be and bring others with them."

Come hear her on the panel 👇

🎤 Keynote + cultural performances + panel discussions
🍽️ Finger food & networking
👥 For African & multicultural professionals, allies, HR/D&I leaders

📅 Wed 23 Sept 2026
🕕 6–8pm
📍 ACE Theatre, Parramatta
🎟️ Link in bio to register

Proudly funded by the Australian Government through the Office for Multicultural Affairs 🇦🇺

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16/08/2026

🌍 LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA — WE’RE COMING YOUR WAY! 🙌🏾

Something exciting is happening in Northern Tasmania! 🎉

African Professionals of Australia – Tasmania Chapter is hosting our FIRST Launceston Meet & Greet!🤝🏾

Come connect with African professionals, entrepreneurs, students and allies for an evening of networking, conversations, new connections and community. 🌍✨

📅 **Saturday, 29 August 2026**
⏰ **5:00–8:00 PM**
📍 **Northern Public House**
124 George Street, Launceston

✨ **Why come?**

🤝🏾 Meet new people
🚀 Grow your career & business network
💡 Share ideas & experiences
🌍 Connect with the wider African professional community
❤️ Build relationships that go beyond the event

🎟️ **FREE EVENT — but registration is required!**
⚠️ **Limited spots available!**

👉🏾 **REGISTER NOW — LINK IN BIO**
🔗 [https://lnkd.in/gckq9Yyy](https://lnkd.in/gckq9Yyy)

📣 **Tag a friend, colleague or fellow African professional in Launceston and let’s fill the room!**

**Launceston, let’s connect. Let’s build. Let’s grow.** 🇦🇺🌍🙌🏾

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02/08/2026

Has Social Cohesion become just another buzzword? 🤔
Join us as we spark the discussion — building authentic connections at work, across culture, background and lived experience.

Bring Your Whole Self To Work ✨
🎤 International keynote
🗣️ Panel discussions
💃 Cultural performances
🍲 African food, art & culture
📅 Wed 23 Sept 2026
🕕 6–9pm
📍 ACE Theatre, Parramatta

Spaces are limited — link in bio to register 👆

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29/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Leadership Masterclass in partnership with the Curtin African Students Association .

Your energy, curiosity, and willingness to learn made the event truly memorable. Together, we explored The Leadership Mindset—thinking differently, challenging assumptions, and leading with purpose.

A special thank you to Professor Ebenezer Sholarin for sharing his insights, Arnold Nyamhamba for expertly facilitating the conversation, and everyone who contributed to making the event such a success.

Together, we're building leaders, strengthening our community, and moving from success to significance.

✨ Thank you for being part of the journey!

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23/07/2026

🚀 The future of work isn't just about technology—it's about people.

AI is changing the way we work, but the skills that matter most are still human. 💡

Join APA for a FREE online webinar and discover how to stay relevant, adaptable, and future-ready in an AI-enabled world.

🎙️ Guest Speaker: Dr Kenny Aluko
📅 Thursday, 27 August
🕡 6:30–7:30pm AEST
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Free event

🔗 Register now:
https://events.humanitix.com/adapting-to-the-future-workplace

Tag a friend or colleague who shouldn't miss this conversation! 👇

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22/06/2026

💥 The federal budget has dropped - signalling that funding streams and priorities for the community sector are changing. Community organisations need to adapt to unlock sustainable funding

Join us LIVE as Dr Roy Chikwem — PhD, Public Policy expert & Australian Government insider — breaks down the Federal Budget 2026-2027 and the implications for the community sector.

Moderated by Kuol Malou founder of NILE & Third Space Narrative

🗓 Thu 2 July 2026
🕡 6:30 PM AEST
💻 Zoom — FREE
👉 Link in bio to register.

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21/06/2026

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined the APA VIC Professional Networking Event on 18 June in Melbourne CBD! 💥

It was inspiring to see our African-Australian community come together to connect, support one another, and celebrate shared success. A huge thank you to our partners, supporters, and the APA VIC team for making the evening so special.

We appreciate the amazing turnout and energy — see you at the next networking event! 🤩

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12/06/2026

What does it take to lead with impact in today’s changing world?

Join African Professionals of Australia- WA Chapter for Outside-In Leadpreneurship, a leadership masterclass with Professor Ebenezer Sholarin, an internationally recognised leadership expert, entrepreneur, and author.

This session will explore how professionals can think beyond their job titles, develop an entrepreneurial mindset, lead people effectively, and turn ideas into meaningful action.

If you are building a career, growing a business, leading a team, or looking to make a greater impact in your community, this masterclass offers practical insights that you can apply immediately.

📅 Friday, 10 July 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Curtin University, Perth

🎟 Free for APA members
🎟 $10 for non-members

Register your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1991429403955?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Telephone

+61401637535

Website

http://www.apaau.com/

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