About APA

African Professionals of Australia Ltd popularly known as APA is one of the leading not-for-profit organisation, with active chapters in Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Australian Capital Territory, and Queensland. Our aim is to employ the organization’s platform as well as our partners, to pursue and achieve continued professional relevance and impact amongst our members especially those of African-origin.

APA and National Australian Bank (NAB)

In 2009, the National Australian Bank (NAB) initiated a program to provide six months of paid, supported working experience at NAB for qualified African-Australians. APA has since been partnering with NAB and was honoured to have been part of the first interviewing panels in Sydney.

APA’s contribution to a strong economy

Launched in 2007, APA is a relatively young organization. However, in the short time since it was established it has done good work supporting professionals of African origin and empowering them to reach their full potential in their chosen field.This support helps individuals to grow and develop …

Celebrating the new Australians

We need to celebrate those Australians called New Australians, these are people, who have come to Australia against great difficulties, work hard and make Australia a very different place.

Who is a Professional?

At APA, we consider a “professional” as a person who has acquired a career or skill that has been developed further by training and/or experience over a period of time.