Miss Junubia - Australia

16/08/2025

👑 Miss Junubia Australia – 20 September at 5PM

The stage is set for a historic moment the first ever Miss Junubia Australia, where culture, leadership, and sisterhood unite to spotlight the brilliance of South Sudanese women.

This event marks the beginning of a new era: one where young women rise as leaders, mentors, and voices of change. Our vision is to nurture a legacy of pride, purpose, and community empowerment.

We warmly invite families, friends, and the wider public to witness the unveiling of tomorrow’s changemakers. May every guest leave feeling uplifted, connected, and reminded of the power we hold when we stand together.

📍 Location: 12 Synnot Street, Werribee
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
🎟️ Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/miss-junubia-australia-tickets-1588451664689

Let’s celebrate leadership, unity, and the beauty of becoming. 💜

15/08/2025

Miss Junubia Australia Leadership Program Facilitator: Nyachan Nyak is the visionary founder and CEO of the Nas Recovery Centre (NRC), dedicated to delivering culturally tailored support for substance use and mental health in African communities. With over a decade of experience in health services, she champions integrated care guided by culture and lived experience leadership.

Nyachan earned her master’s degree in mental health and a bachelor’s of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs. She is a certified su***de prevention and intervention skills trainer and actively participates as a member of various committees, including the Department of Justice and Community Safety Advisory Committee and the State and Territory Su***de Prevention Response Expert Committee. In these roles, she advises the government on evidence-based strategies for su***de prevention and response.

Her unwavering commitment to community empowerment is reflected in her honours as a Westfield Local Hero and Women’s Agenda Leadership finalist, and the Africa Day Inc. Community Organisation Excellence Award and Amari Gala 2025 Social Impact Award nominee. Nyachan’s vast insights and passion also makes her a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator on the topic of Strengthening Mental Wellbeing.

15/08/2025

Miss Junubia Australia Leadership Program Facilitator: Katinda is an internationally recognized Confidence, Love, and Relationship Coach dedicated to empowering young women to step boldly into their worth. With years of experience guiding women through self-esteem breakthroughs, Katinda helps young women build unshakable confidence, develop healthy relationship skills, and create a powerful sense of self-respect.

Known for her warm, relatable, and no-nonsense approach, Katinda blends practical wisdom with real-life strategies—helping young women navigate the challenges of dating, friendships, and self-image in today’s world. She is passionate about teaching young women how to set boundaries, recognize their value, and attract relationships that are respectful, loving, and fulfilling.

Katinda’s mission is simple: to help every young woman she works with know that she is enough, she is worthy, and she deserves nothing less than the best in love and in life.

Katinda Ndola

15/08/2025

Miss Junubia Australia Leadership Program Facilitator: Nyadier Apech is a passionate Human Resources professional, dedicated to building positive workplace cultures and aligning people strategies with business objectives.

With experience across employee relations, training and development, and HR compliance, she has a strong commitment with supporting both employee wellbeing and organisational growth.
With her huge experience in HR leadership roles, she is now working on establishing a consulting firm focused on empowering businesses through people-first HR solutions, training, and policy development.

15/08/2025

Miss Junubia Australia Leadership Program Facilitator: Peter Muzariri is a Zimbabwean-born, New Zealand-educated corporate lawyer based in Melbourne. Peter specialises in finance law and wealth management. Peter advises on complex transactions across banking and finance, corporate and commercial law, real estate development, and investment / wealth management. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) double degree from The University of Auckland.

Currently, Peter is:
Co-Founder and Partner at Muzariri Penny Lawyers, a Melbourne-based commercial law firm, where he leads the Banking & Finance and Wealth Management practices.
Founder and Managing Director of his own consulting business, Bantu Consulting, which provides a range of business advisory and consulting services with an international element that is focused on the African diaspora.

Director of Finance & Legal at Starshine Support Services, a family-owned and operated registered NDIS provider specialising in neurological disorders.
Treasurer for the VIC Chapter of African Professionals of Australia.

Board Member of Dreamers Alliance, a non-profit organisation working to create opportunities for youth in underserved communities and help them unlock their potential and shape a brighter future.

Peter is bilingual in English and Shona (one of the languages of Zimbabwe). In his downtime, he enjoys going to the gym, exploring Melbourne’s café scene, and returning to Africa to stay grounded in his roots.

15/08/2025

Miss Junubia Australia is proud to present our official partner: Junubi Wyndham.

Junubi Wyndham

15/08/2025

Miss Junubia Australia is proud to present our official sponsor: Muzariri Penny Lawyers.

15/08/2025

Miss Junubia Australia is proud to present our official sponsor: Nas Recovery Centre.

15/08/2025

Miss Junubia Australia is proud to present our official sponsor: Mayek Legal Lawyers.

Mayek Legal, Barristers & Solicitors

15/08/2025

Miss Junubia Australia is proud to present our official sponsor: The Confidence & Self-Esteem Academy.

01/08/2025

💼 Partner with Purpose: Support Miss Junubia Australia

Are you passionate about empowering young women and driving cultural change in our communities? Now’s your chance to become a Miss Junubia Australia sponsor and help amplify leadership, wellbeing, and identity for South Sudanese women in Melbourne.

🌍 Your sponsorship helps:
✔ Provide access to mental health advocacy and financial literacy
✔ Support culturally grounded mentorship and workshops
✔ Ensure representation and visibility for African women in leadership
✔ Build your brand as a supporter of diversity and inclusion

🎉 Sponsors receive:
🎖 Recognition across program materials and social media
📣 Shout-outs at the Grand Finale Celebration
🤝 Connection to a powerful network of changemakers

Whether you’re a local business, a proud ally, or a cultural leader, your support shapes futures.

📩 Reach out to Achol at [email protected]

Let’s build impact together. 💫

24/07/2025

📣 Miss Junubia x Junubi Wyndham: Sign-Ups Now Open!

We’re proud to launch a powerful leadership and empowerment program for South Sudanese women in Melbourne, made possible through the shared vision of Miss Junubia Australia and Junubi Wyndham.

🌟 This collaboration brings together:
🔹 Leadership development
🔹 Mental health advocacy
🔹 Financial literacy
🔹 Cultural pride

If you’re a South Sudanese woman aged 17–28 ready to lead, heal, and grow, we invite you to be part of this transformative journey.

📥 Sign-ups are now open. Access the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/hMmcnjv6NCqALsULA

Join a community where your story matters and your leadership journey begins. Spots are limited, apply today and be part of something transformative!

Miss Junubia Australia, in proud partnership with Junubi Wyndham, is set to deliver a transformative three-week Leadership Program tailored for South Sudanese women aged 17–28 living in Melbourne. Through a values-led curriculum that integrates Leadership Development, Financial Literacy, and Menta...