At IWA Australia, we aim to lead and deliver quality services to empower and support individuals and communities. IWA’s focus is on delivering services that respond to community needs.
Our Motto
Our Mission
IWA Australia’s mission is to spread inclusion across Australia.
Our Vision
We aim to lead and deliver quality services to empower and support individual and communities.
Our Values
Our values embody the commitment of how we consistently provide quality service to our clients and colleagues. At IWAA we demonstrate:
Integrity
by ensuring confidential, accountable and ethical practice.
Respect
by providing a welcoming service where everyone is treated with fairness, respect and justice.
Innovation
by being creative and imaginative when it comes to achieving best outcomes for communities.
Accessibility
by ensuring all our services are accessible to all, irrespective of race, gender, culture or faith.
Quality
by making a commitment to deliver quality services and ensuring continuous improvement.
Care
by assisting individuals to make positive changes in their lives.
Message from Our CEO
Galila Abdelsalam OAM
Our History
August 1991: first gathering of Muslim women to discuss forming their own organisation.
February 1992: First official meeting of Islamic Women’s Association of Queensland.
July 1992: IWAQ became incorporated
November 1992: First AGM
1995 – 1996: First recurrent Settlements grants, literacy grant
1997 – 1999: First Aged Care & Disabilities funding
1999: IWAQ officially launched aged care program at IWAQ
2000: IWAQ hosts its first Iftar
2001: IWAQ purchases its first property – located in Sunnybank.
2005: IWAQ received funding for its first respite cottage.
2006: IWAQ purchases its second property – located in Sunnybank.
2008: IWAQ purchases its third property – located n Runcorn.
2010: IWAQ purchases property in Springwood.
2012: IWAQ celebrates 20 years’ birthday.
Management Team
Beengul Ali
Galila Abdelsalam OAM
Muna Ibrahim
Naima Estrada
