Himayat helps migrants and refugees in Australia find work, navigate services, and feel at home with support led by people who’ve walked the same path.
Trusted by 100+ Canberra Migrants
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We’re not help from above
We’re the first migrant-built, migrant-led support movement of its kind. We’re people who’ve lived through the journey, and stayed to build something better for those after us.
Navigate government and NDIS Systems
Get help with NDIS, Centrelink, and other services here.
Find work, housing, or support
Access real opportunities, with someone guiding you every step.
Join safe, culturally aware communities
Women’s groups, community events, and circles where you feel seen and understood
Get one-on-one help from someone who gets it
Aged care, disability and migrant settlement support from people who’ve been through the same
If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know where to start,” start here by contacting us. Or download our info kit below.
Especially those facing isolation, safety concerns, or system mistrust.
Navigating employment, housing, or services without clear help.
From diverse backgrounds who need rights-based, culturally aware care.
How we work
We know each story is different. We’re you, just 20 years down the same path. We know step-by-step support in your own language, and guidance from those who understand your world are what matters the most.
Support in your language. We offer support in Farsi, Dari, Arabic, Tamil, and more.
We’re building a tool to help you navigate support services, connect with community, and find your way forward with guidance from people who’ve been there.
Coming soon!
“With Himayat, I didn't just get support. I got a community who understood what I'd been through.”
- Himayat community member
Human Impact Stories
Read stories from other migrant and refugee women just like you.
Habiba lost her arm in childhood due to war. Although she’s been on the NDIS for years, the funding for her prosthetic went untouched for seven years.
No one ever asked why she hadn’t received it — no one considered the language barrier or took time to understand her needs.
After we connected her with the right specialist who listened, assessed, and advocated for her, Habiba is finally on the path to using both hands again.
Forced to flee northern Afghanistan, Shahrukh arrived in Australia in 2021. He joined IKEA’s Refugee Workforce Inclusion program, where his creative talents were showcased.
But after a short design stint, he returned to logistics and struggled to find work in his field for three years.
Then Himayat stepped in — offering a paid role and helping him build a path to sustainable creative work. Shahrukh now supports migrant businesses in Canberra, and has finally quit IKEA to pursue his dreams full-time.
Farah, a local nurse and refugee, dreamed of starting a business to help others like her — but was misled by costly marketing advice that didn’t bring clients.
When she came to Himayat, we saw her fire. We offered simple, honest guidance and connected her with the right people and partners.
Within a week, Farah had her first three clients. Today, she’s expanded her services beyond the ACT, supporting participants across NSW.
Miriam worked two jobs—caring for her NDIS client by day and cleaning by night—yet wasn’t paid a cent. Her employer stole her wages, but she kept showing up.
When we found out, we stepped in. At her request, we employed her directly—then back-paid her for every unpaid shift, hour, and act of care.
Today, Miriam is no longer surviving — she’s thriving with a team that values, protects, and honours her.
Names and images have been changed to protect individuals' privacy.
Our grassroots approach builds trust where systems can’t, extending your organisation’s impact.
Our Community
We have spaces for women, men and anyone from migrant & refugee backgrounds to feel seen, heard & connected.
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Cafe Stepping Stone Dickson 8 Hawdon Pl, Dickson ACT 2602
Drop into Cafe Stepping Stone for a FREE, informal English-conversation session with native speakers. Everyone is welcome and no registration is needed!
Check it out →
Forde Community Ctr 7/26 Francis Forde Blvd, Forde ACT 2914
A relaxed morning for migrant and refugee women to connect, share, and access helpful info — with tea, conversation, and language support in Dari and Urdu.
Event link →
Download Partner Kit