Building Health, Hope, and Brotherhood
The African Australian Men’s Wellness Foundation is a community-driven organization dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of African Australian men. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, the foundation aims to raise awareness about health challenges, provide access to resources, and foster a strong sense of community.
Living in Australia: Balancing Local Life and Family Responsibilities Abroad
Navigating the challenges of supporting family back home while building a life in Australia.
Parenting in Australia: Bridging Generational and Cultural Differences
Develop a program designed to equip parents with strategies to effectively connect with and support their children as they navigate a world and culture that may differ from their own upbringing. By addressing generational and cultural differences, we will foster understanding and enhance communication, empowering parents to create strong, nurturing relationships with their children.
Preventative Health: Reducing the Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease, Stroke, and Cancer
To assist African Australian men gain knowledge and understanding practical strategies for preventing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer by promoting early detection, healthy lifestyle choices, and proactive risk management.
Knowing Our Numbers: Key Health Metrics to Monitor
Create awareness of the importance of tracking blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and weight to maintain overall well-being.
Vaccination: Protecting Our Families from Preventable Diseases
Encourage immunization against illnesses like influenza, pneumonia, whooping cough, chickenpox, measles, tetanus, mumps, and rubella.
Mental Health: Recognising, Supporting, and Seeking Help
Design a program that focuses on creating understanding what constitutes good mental health from a community perspective, building resilience and recognising signs of mental distress, and identifying when and how to seek support for yourself or others. The goal is to build awareness of mental health, promote supportive environments, and empower individuals to reach out for help when needed.
Building Physical and Social Connections
Emphasise the value of coming together as a community to stay active, healthy, and socially connected.
Addictions: Addressing Challenges like Alcohol and Gambling
Create a supportive environment that fosters awareness, understanding, and actionable strategies for managing addictions, including alcohol, gambling, smoking, vaping, and others.
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Our Founding Members
Issac Zangre
Issac is the Executive Director and founding member of the Australian African Men’s Wellness Foundation. A qualified counsellor with a Master of Counselling, he is passionate about supporting African families through culturally informed services, advocating for men’s wellbeing, and strengthening communities across Australia.
Ukash Ali Ahmed
Ukash Ali Ahmed is Director and Co-Founder of the African Australian Men’s Wellness Foundation and Coordinator of Programs at the Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia. A recognised community leader, he champions community-led men’s health, mental wellbeing, and multicultural partnerships across South Australia.
Sidique Bah
Sidique Bah is a Founding Member and Director of the Australian African Men’s Wellness Foundation, as well as a South Australian community leader and communications professional. Originally from Sierra Leone, he is passionate about advancing multicultural inclusion, men’s wellbeing, and community engagement across South Australia.
Professor Gary Wittert
Professor Gary Wittert is Professor of Medicine at the University of Adelaide and Director of the Freemasons Centre for Male Health and Wellbeing. An internationally recognised endocrinologist and researcher, he has published more than 500 papers and is a leading expert in obesity and men’s health.
Mabok Deng Mabok Marial
Mabok is a respected South Sudanese community leader and refugee advocate with more than two decades of service supporting multicultural communities in South Australia. He has held numerous leadership roles, served on several boards and advisory bodies, and currently works as a Refugee Service Officer with Services Australia.
Peter Agalla
Peter Agalla is a Senior Social Worker with the Department for Child Protection and a founding member of its Multicultural Services Team. With lived refugee experience and more than 15 years in child protection, he is committed to culturally responsive practice and strengthening vulnerable children, families, and communities.
info@aamwf.com.auAdelaide, South Australia
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