Providing an essential support network for the Muslim community

Muslim Women’s Association of South Australia (MWASA) is a diverse group of individuals based in Adelaide who are committed enriching the lives of the Muslim women community in South Australia. 

As a not-for-profit organisation, MWASA has diligently served for the social, educational, religious and recreational needs of Muslim women and their families in South Australia for over 25 years. Our services and programs aim to bring together communities and build on their strength.

With a membership of over 300 women and their families, MWASA thrives to provide an essential support network to the South Australian Muslim community.

Our services and programs at a glance:

  • Settlement, Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) tailored for newly arrived Muslim refugees and their families including casework services and referrals to mainstream agencies
  • Commonwealth and Home Support Program (CHSP) for seniors aged 65 and above 
  • Adult community Education (ACE) offering English for Work, Numeracy and Digital Literacy classes
  • Cross-cultural training for individuals, service providers, schools and community groups
  • Study circles, support groups and Quran classes to nuture spiritual growth and fostering communal bonds.
 
MWASA remains steadfast in its mission to empower, educate and uplift the South Australian Muslim community, striving to foster a more inclusive and resilient society for all.

Management

Chairperson

Dora Abbas

Vice Chairperson

Noor Azidah Abdul Aziz

Secretary

Ramila Chanisheff

Treasurer

Mandy Zhou

Assistant Secretary

Yayan Rahayani

management committee member

Miriam Silva

Staff

senior manager

Sitiurika Ahmad

Foundation skills Manager

Lily Sulastri Yahya

CHSp Officer

Malikazat Ghayrat & Maria Rohany


SETS project support officer

Maria Rohany & Khadija Alhaj

IT Assistant

Hajar Ma

Cross Culture Education Officer

Flora Chanisheff

foundation skills tutors

Banafsha Alkhalili & Bushra Bassam


EALD Tutor

Susan Brunner

Social media & marketing assistant

Jumana El-Masry

Finance assistant

Puteri Nadzirah & Hajar Ma

Admin Assistant

Nurul Hasanah