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Miss Junubia - Australia, Melbourne (2025)

24/09/2025

The three brave Miss Junubia Australia Ambassadors. They came to learn. They left transformed. Young South Sudanese women who stepped into a space designed to challenge, uplift, and empower.

Over weeks of leadership development, they cultivated confidence, clarity, and cultural pride. They learned to speak with conviction, set boundaries with grace, and lead with emotional integrity. But more than that they discovered the power of their own stories.

This photo captures a moment of arrival. Not just at the end of a program, but at the beginning of their journey as role models, advocates, and changemakers.

They are ready to represent their communities with strength and purpose. They are ready to lead ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Miss Junubia Australia 2025 Apandho Malou
Miss Junubia Australia 1st-Runner-up Athiei Malou
Miss Junubia Australia 2nd-Runner-up Victoria Majak.

24/09/2025

Introducing the first-ever Miss Junubia Australia 2025 ambassadors ⭐️

Miss Junubia Australia 2025 Apandho Malou
Miss Junubia Australia 1st-Runner-up Athiei Malou
Miss Junubia Australia 2nd-Runner-up Victoria Majak.

The Miss Junubia Australia Leadership Program was designed to do more than build skills, it was created to ignite transformation. At its core, the program empowers young South Sudanese women to step into leadership with confidence, cultural pride, and emotional integrity.

Throughout the journey, participants explored themes like self-esteem, boundary-setting, mental health, advocacy, and community leadership. They didn’t just learn, they reflected, healed, and grew.

Each session was a stepping stone toward discovering their voice, owning their story, and understanding the power of leading from within.

What they gained:

• Confidence to speak up and represent themselves with clarity.

• Tools to set healthy boundaries and protect their wellbeing.

• Understanding of leadership as service, not status.

• Courage to drive conversations around mental health, identity, and empowerment.

• Connection to community, culture, and each other.

These young women are now equipped not just to lead, but to inspire, advocate, and uplift. They are role models in motion, ready to shape the future of their families, peer groups, and communities.

This is what legacy looks like when it’s rooted in healing, unity, and purpose.

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this moment possible.

And to the participants of Miss Junubia Australia you are the reason this exists. Your courage, voice, and vision lit up the space.

This was just the beginning. Thank you for believing in the power of grassroots leadership, cultural pride, and women rising together.

Junubi Wyndham
Cr Jennie Barrera
Poly Kiyaga
Andrew Ohide
Mayek Legal, Barristers & Solicitors
Maker Mayek
Nyachan Nyak
Nas Recovery Centre
Katinda Ndola
Confidence & Self-esteem Academy
Peter Muzariri
Mp Muzariri Penny Lawyers

23/09/2025

Miss Junubia Australia: A Legacy Begins.

Over the weekend, we proudly concluded the first-ever Miss Junubia Australia event in Melbourne, in partnership with Junubi Wyndham. This intimate yet deeply impactful gathering brought together our community to celebrate the strength, stories, and leadership of our participants.

From heartfelt presentations to cultural performances, every moment reflected the spirit of empowerment, unity, and pride.

We were honoured to be joined by incredible judges Matt Rut, Nadia Dol, and Kwasi Darko, followed by the vibrant Bul Nueri cultural dance group, our visionary founder, and respected community leaders including Andrew Ohide, Dr. Jeanie Berrera, Nakel Ruea, DJ Akoy, KokoLux events, and of course, the inspiring participants of Miss Junubia Australia.

Thank you to everyone who made it possible. 💛

23/09/2025

In this powerful session with Nyachan Nyak, founder of Nas Recovery Center, Miss Junubia participants explored the importance of mental health, emotional resilience, and advocacy.

They learned that leading starts with self-awareness and that creating safe spaces in our families, peer groups, and communities begins with courage.This moment reminded us: when young women speak truth, they shift culture. 💛

23/09/2025

As part of the Miss Junubia Australia Leadership Program, participants engaged in a deeply transformative session on mental health and advocacy, led by the inspiring Nyachan Nyak, founder of Nas Recovery Center. This wasn’t just a workshop it was a moment of truth, healing, and awakening.

Nyachan brought more than expertise she brought lived experience, cultural understanding, and a safe space for vulnerability. Her session invited participants to explore the emotional layers of leadership: the silent battles, the pressure to be strong, and the stigma surrounding mental health in culturally diverse communities. For many of the girls, it was the first time they had openly discussed topics like anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm in a setting that felt both safe and empowering.

They learned that mental health is not a weakness it’s a foundation for sustainable leadership. Through guided reflection, storytelling, and open dialogue, participants began to understand the importance of self-care, emotional regulation, and seeking support. They explored how unspoken pain can affect their ability to lead, connect, and advocate and how healing is a form of activism.

The session also emphasized the power of advocacy: speaking up not just for yourself, but for others who may not yet have the words. Nyachan challenged each participant to become a mental health ambassador in their own circles to normalize conversations, challenge stigma, and create safe spaces within their peer groups, families, and communities.

Many participants left the session with a renewed sense of purpose. They saw themselves not just as future leaders, but as agents of change, young women who could drive conversations that matter, even in spaces where silence has long prevailed. They began to understand that leadership isn’t just about visibility it’s about emotional integrity, cultural sensitivity, and the courage to speak truth.

23/09/2025

Through the Miss Junubia Australia program, participants discovered that true leadership begins with self-awareness, confidence, and the courage to lead by example. It’s about making decisions that reflect your values, uplifting others, and standing firm in your identity even when it’s uncomfortable.One of the most powerful lessons came from the Confidence and Self-Esteem session led by Katinda Ndola. The girls learned that healthy boundaries are not barriers, they’re bridges to self-respect. By understanding how to say “no” with grace and “yes” with intention, they began to reclaim their time, energy, and voice.

This shift allowed them to show up more fully not just for others, but for themselves.Many participants shared that before the program, they struggled with people-pleasing, self-doubt, or feeling invisible.

But through guided reflection and peer support, they began to see themselves as role models not because they were perfect, but because they were growing, learning, and choosing to lead with purpose.

Being a role model, they learned, means:

• Showing others what’s possible through your actions
• Speaking up even when your voice shakes• Creating space for others to rise alongside you
• Leading with empathy, not ego.

These insights didn’t just stay in the room they’re already rippling into homes, schools, and communities. Because when young women learn to lead with confidence and boundaries, they don’t just change their own lives they start changing the world around them.

23/09/2025

As part of the Miss Junubia Australia Leadership Program, it was essential for participants to engage in meaningful learning around self-confidence, leadership development, and the importance of establishing healthy boundaries both personally and professionally. These foundational skills are critical for young women stepping into roles of influence, advocacy, and community engagement.

To guide this transformative session, we were honoured to welcome Katinda Ndola, founder of the Confidence & Self-Confidence Academy. With her dynamic presence and deep expertise, Katinda created a safe and empowering space where participants could reflect on their self-worth, challenge limiting beliefs, and begin cultivating the mindset of a confident leader.

Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, the girls explored how to assert themselves with clarity, lead with empathy, and protect their energy while remaining open to growth. The session not only equipped them with tools for personal empowerment but also reinforced the values at the heart of Miss Junubia, leadership, resilience, and cultural pride.

This experience marked a pivotal moment in their development journey, reminding each participant that confidence is not just a trait it’s a skill that can be nurtured, shared, and used to uplift others.

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: 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.

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