Sisterworks

The Organisation

SisterWorks is a not-for-profit social enterprise, with its head office based in Springvale, Melbourne.

SisterWorks’ mission is to enable women from refugees, asylum seeker or migrant backgrounds women to have the opportunity to be confident, independent and learn new social and vocational skills to improve their economic outlook. SisterWorks does this through providing learning opportunities in a safe environment where Sisters can build their skills and community, and gain both the knowledge and the confidence to seek employment or further study. Our vision is an Australia where all migrant women are given the opportunities to become economically empowered.

The SisterWorks model, 'Work Empowers Women', is centred around empowerment, fostering a sense of independence and providing opportunities for building a community, learning new skills, and earning an income. This is achieved via our Empowerment Hubs in Carlton, Springvale and Dandenong.

About the volunteering program

A variety of volunteering roles are available to Monash volunteers, these include maintaining databases, supporting classes and events,  assisting with the intake process and procedures for new Sisters and helping to keep participants engaged and achieving their goals.

Volunteers can also participate in the Bags of Rags initiative - turning donated materials into useable rags for Yarra Trams.