Queensland African Communities Council
ABN 20 833 580 090charityIndigenous
IpswichQLD4301Major Cities of AustraliaSEIFA Decile 2
ProcurementJusticeDonationsCharityFoundationEvidenceATO3 of 7 systems
Power Score
9.0
3 systems
Total Dollar Flow
$1.6M
All sources
Justice Funding
$1.6M
12 programs
QLD Jurisdiction Context
Youth justice outcomes for QLD — how this entity’s operating environment is performing.
Detention rate
5.1/10K
Indigenous overrep.
26x
Cost/day (detention)
$2,162
Cost/day (community)
$382
↑QLD Indigenous detention rate +45% over 4 years
↑QLD nightly detention population +19% over 3 years
Recent Policy Changes
2025-11QLD Child Rights Report 2025 published
2025-11Justice Reinvestment Framework launched
$5M grants for place-based alternatives
2025-03Wacol Youth Remand Centre opens
+76 detention beds, adult-standard design
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Board & Governance8 current, 0 former
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleange Tshibangu | officeholder | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Sebson Sibanda | other | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Girmay Geberemedhin | other | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Sekou Turay | other | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Rudo Marista | other | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Edwin Lubari | other | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Faysel Selat | officeholder | — | Active | acnc_register |
| Thiew Atem | secretary | — | Active | acnc_register |
Charity Details
Purposes
ReconciliationSocial Welfare
Beneficiaries
First NationsAdultsAgedEthnic GroupsFamiliesFemalesFinancially DisadvantagedMalesMigrants & RefugeesHomelessness RiskChronic IllnessDisabilityRural & RemoteUnemployedYouth
Government Funding
| Program | Total | Grants | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Responses | $650K | 3 | 2023-24 – 2024-25 |
| Skilling Queenslanders for Work | $420K | 2 | 2023-24 – 2024-25 |
| Celebrating Multicultural Queensland program | $248K | 3 | 2020-21 – 2021-22 |
| Skilling Queenslanders for Work — Youth Skills | $84K | 1 | 2024-25 – 2024-25 |
| Needs Assessment for Preparedness work - Complex Communities | $50K | 2 | 2020-21 – 2021-22 |
| Gambling Community Benefit Fund | $35K | 1 | 2021-22 – 2021-22 |
| Disability and Community Mental Health Services and Multicultural Affairs | $20K | 1 | 2009-10 – 2009-10 |
| Multicultural Affairs | $10K | 1 | 2015-16 – 2015-16 |
| Suburban Crime Prevention Grants | $9K | 1 | – |
| Disability & Community Mental Health Services (includes MAQ) | $8K | 1 | 2010-11 – 2010-11 |
| Celebrating Multicultural Queensland Program | $8K | 1 | 2023-24 – 2023-24 |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services and Multicultural Services | $8K | 1 | 2011-12 – 2011-12 |
ALMA Evidence-Linked Interventions
Queensland African Communities Council (QACC)
Cultural ConnectionThe Queensland African Communities Council (QACC) is a peak body representing African communities across Queensland, providing advocacy, settlement support, and youth programs for African Australians. They work to promote social inclusion and support young people from African backgrounds through cultural connection, mentoring, and community engagement.
Indigenous-led (culturally grounded, community authority)Young people (10-17)Young adults (18-25)