Victoria

Music in Exile

Australian record label that promotes musicians from migrant and refugee backgrounds
Phone: 0403 287 844
Email: hi@musicinexile.com.au

Hala Sekak Art

Palestinian Melbourne-based artist creating works inspired by nature, her roots, heritage and culture – and the hope of freedom and happiness.
Instagram: @hala_sekak_art
Email: ha1163ah@yahoo.com

Misagh Zamani

Iranian-born, classically-trained multi-instrumentalist. Contact him for gigs. He also does tutoring. Instagram:@misaghzamani

Akos Creative

African-inspired jewellery and accessories, proudly WOC-owned
Email: hello@akoscreative.com

Isadora Nim

This Melbourne-based design company offers bespoke tailored suits for women of all shapes and sizes, for all occasions.
Insta: @isadora_nim

Miss Fleurtisan

Preserved flowers and candles, 5% of the profits from the candles goes to Sisterworks, a social enterprise that supports refugees
Phone: 0430 050 647

Paw Po

Social enterprise that provides employment to Karen women refugees living in Nhill, Victoria
Phone: 0421 586 664
Email: pawpo@nnhlc.org.au

Second Stitch

Textile enterprise that operates out of New Futures Creative in Coburg, offering clothing alterations, products & workshops
Phone: 03 9354 2193
Email: info@secondstitch.org.au

Saba’s Rugs

Handsewn wool rugs sold instore at SisterWorks in Richmond, Victoria

SisterWorks

Store and social enterprise providing employment to women from disadvantaged backgrounds through selling crafts
Phone: 03 9972 5039

TreeKid

Ethically and sustainably made kids clothing line based in Melbourne. Supports tailors from refugee backgrounds
Insta: @treekidclothing
Email: hello@treekid.com.au

The Beautiful Bunch

A floral enterprise supporting women from refugee backgrounds to bloom
Insta: @the.beautifulbunch
Email: hello@thebeautifulbunch.com

Akira Grateful

Bath and body products that give back to the community. Paraben-free and sulfate-free
Insta: @akira_grateful

Assembled Threads

Social Enterprise manufacturing jobs & textiles. Australian made, ethical, natural fibre homewares
Insta: @assembled_threads

Cafe Sunshine & SalamaTea

Cafe by day, restaurant by night in western Melbourne. Run by a refugee himself, also hires other refugees and people seeking asylum
Phone: 0401 034 959
Email: info@salamatea.org

Shamiat Restaurant

Family-owned restaurant offering authentic Syrian cuisine located in Melbourne’s Northcote
Phone: 03 9486 4458
Email: info@shamiat.com.au

East African Sisters

Melbourne-based catering company specialising in authentic East African cuisines. Now selling spices via their website below.
Email: eastafricansistersmelb@gmail.com

Trio Sweets & Takeaway

Syrian sweets, pastry & takeaway and catering in Carlton & Pascoe Vale (Melbourne). Email: triosyriancousine@gmail.com
IG: @trio_jojosweets

Wazzup Falafel

Palestinian-owned vegan falafel food truck at 31 St Georges Road, Preston (North Melbourne)
IG: @wazzupfalafel5

Mahshid Taste

Persian cook, caterer and cooking instructor. For enquiries, email: mahshid.zartabi@yahoo.com IG:@mahshidtaste

Huda’s Kitchen Rules

Palestinian caterer in Melbourne, famous for her lamb mandi, msakhan chicken and maamools.

For enquiries: hudakitchenrules.hkr@gmail.com
IG: @mykitchen.hkr

Kunafeh House

Palestinian-owned Melbourne dessert haven featuring the original kunafeh style – made with cheese and pastry baked fresh daily.

Visit: 1 Dobell Place, DALLAS, VIC
IG: @kunafehhouse

Scarf Community Dinners

Social enterprise in Melbourne that provides hospitality training to young people from refugees and people seeking asylum background through community dinners.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ScarfCommunity
IG: @ScarfCommunity

Levanter Cafe

Syrian cafe owned by mother and son duo. Serving up sweets, pistachio coffee, and their famous “Levantine” – a breakfast platter featuring 10 small dishes.

Visit: 298 Carlisle Street, Balaclava (MELB)
IG: @levantercafe

Donde Mama

Caribbean Colombian caterer in Melbourne, sells food at markets too. Cooking classes through Free to Feed (freetofeed.org.au)

Email: dondemamaau@gmail.com
IG: @dondemamaau

Afghan Marco Polo Restaurant

Afghan family-owned restaurant, established in 2000 in Mornington Peninsula, serving Chicken Bamiyan and Kabuli Palow.

Visit: 11 Main Street, Mornington Peninsula

FB: https://www.facebook.com/AfghanMarcopoloRestaurant/
IG: @afghanmarcopolorestaurant

Munificent Wines

Munificent Wines is a Melbourne-based social enterprise that donates 50% of profits from the sales of their wines to Sisterworks. Melbourne stockists in website below.

Buy in person at Sisterworks store at: 296 Bridge Road, Richmond
IG: @munificentwines

Free to Feed

Social enterprise creating empowering employment opportunities for people seeking asylum and refugees through the creation of shared food experiences.

Email: hello@freeto.org
IG: @freetofeedmelbourne

Flavours of Syria

Syrian cafe & caterer. Nayran shares her stories and flavours with Australians and hopes that in doing so, she can show them an aspect to her country they may not have otherwise known. Nayran believes that food can connect us and has a passion for feeding those around her. There is no way she will ever let you leave the table until you have sampled some of her food! She runs cooking classes too.

Visit: Laneway, 144 Chapel Street,

St. Kilda. Open Tues- Sat 8am-2pm

IG: @flavours_of_syria

Knafeh Nabulse

Melbourne dessert institution. People from all over town drive to this place for its delicious knafeh.

Address: 442 Sydney Road, Coburg
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun, 10am-8pm

Duc Nga Tofu

Duc Nga Tofu is quickly becoming known as the best place to purchase your fresh artisanal tofu. Their delicious soy products are a great addition to your favourite dish and won’t fail to delight your taste taste buds.

Address: Unit 1/24-28 Hampstead Rd, Midstone
IG: @ducngatofu

Aheda’s Kitchen

Caterer & cooking instructor living in Melbourne, bringing authentic Palestinian cuisine. Her dream is to start the first Palestinian food truck in Melbourne. Her GoFundMe link is below.

Enquiries: amroayda5@gmail.com

IG: @chef_aheda

Tuka Tuka KothuRoti Man

Serving up Sri Lankan street food at a market in Melbourne near you. Event catering too. Email: rombataste@gmail.com
IG: @tukatukakothurotiman

A Pot of Courage

*CLOSED in March 2023*

Ballarat-based social enterprise.
Cafe, catering, cooking classes, events and crafts.
IG: @apotofcourage
Phone: 0401 354 638

Afghan Rahimi Restaurant

Traditional Afghan food in Dandenong
Phone: 03 9793 9981

MADCOW Cleaning Enterprise

Offers training and ongoing employment for Karen refugees from Myanmar in Bendigo
Phone: 03 5441 4747
Email: madcow@madcow.org.au

MJ Painting Services

Professional residential and commercial painting
Phone: 0406 033 400
Email: majidabdi1359@icloud.com

Vintage Rendering

Rendering specialist based in Sunshine West
Phone: 0450 330 900
Email: vintage.rendering@gmail.com

Dream Flooring Installation

Melbourne-based flooring company
Phone: 0423 886 272
Insta: @dream_flooring

ASRC Cleaning

Melbourne-based social enterprise providing quality domestic and commercial cleaning services to Melbourne
Phone: 03 9274 9880
Insta: @asrc1

AUSTRA GROUP

This inclusive Melbourne-based construction company offer jobs to underestimated individuals
Phone: 0451 165 277
Insta: @austragroup