_Bienvenue !  Congolese Community of Australia is a not-for-profit organization created by Victorians of Congolese background and became incorporated in 2008 under the Associations Incorporation Act 1984. The main purpose is to help each other and promote the culture of the Congolese people in Australia. The Association is opened to everyone and represents the hopes and aspirations of those people united by their common bond of Congolese heritage and Australian commitment. We sincerely request and urge every man and woman of Congolese background  living in Victoria to show their support by joining CCV and contribute in any way they can. As a CCV member, you  have the right to attend all functions organised by the the Association and be part of all decision-making processes. The membership  will also helps you to receive all the attention from the association when you need it.
Here are some of the associations objectives:

• To promote the General Welfare and advancement of members of the association.
• Promote contact and communication between our members and the people of Australia.
• Give and receive mutual support and cooperation between and among other ethnic groups in Australia.
• Promote Social, Cultural, Educational and other mutually beneficial exchange between Australia and our members.
• Cooperate with central and local government, agencies and voluntary organizations in the promotion of their objectives.
• Help and support the settlement of Congolese migrants and refugees arriving in Victoria.

What else we do ?

For newly arrived refugees & migrants 

• We provides them with an opportunity to live in a closer, supportive and harmonious environment and advocating on their behalf  to have easy access to main stream services.
  
• Providing them legal, health, Centrelink , housing information, and guidance in order to assist them through their settlement process in Victoria.
  

For Youth 

• Working in one-to-one relationship with young Congolese people and assisting them to investigate future life directions, training or employment opportunities.
  
• Creating a practical learning program for young Congolese people who have left school early or are thinking of doing so by assisting them to access alternative education and training options. 
  

For Women

• Building stronger Congolese women community links and supports for women and girls, empowering them to improve their own well-being by giving them appropriate health information. Advocating for women and improve health services through professional development in hospital and across the Victoria state.
  
• Empowering Congolese women to undertake leadership roles to be well integrated in Australia.