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Celebrating African Culture, Community, and Connection in Cairns


Uniting Africa’s diverse cultures in Cairns.

Cairns African Association 

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The Cairns African Association is a community organisation supporting and connecting people of African heritage across Cairns. We create opportunities for cultural celebration, community engagement, and support for individuals and families.

Through events, programs, and partnerships, we strengthen community connections while sharing the richness and diversity of African culture with the wider Cairns community.

Become a Member

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Becoming a member helps support community programs, cultural events, and initiatives that strengthen and connect the African community in Cairns.

 

Your membership helps bring people together, celebrate culture, and create opportunities for families, young people, and local businesses to grow, connect, and thrive within a supportive and vibrant community.

What We Do

Cultural celebrations, social gatherings, and community activities.

Community Event

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Our flagship annual event showcasing African food, music, fashion, and culture.

African Festival

Providing information, connection, and support for African families and individuals.

Community Support

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Supporting African businesses, artists, and community talent.

Business & Cultural Promotion

Upcoming Events 

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Cairns African Association Festival 2026

Sat, 30 May    |     Fogarty Park

Anna

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President

Meet The Committee

Sylvia

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Vice President

Natacha

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Secretary

Jennifer

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Treasurer

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Join the Cairns African Association

Becoming a member helps support community programs, cultural events, and initiatives that strengthen and connect the African community in Cairns.

Membership

Community Membership

$35

For people of African descent and their families living in Cairns.
 
Full membership of the Cairns African Association

Voting rights at meetings

Opportunity to be involved in community activities and decision-making
 

Friends of Africa

$75

For individuals who support and love the African community.
  
Membership and connection to the CAA community

Opportunity to participate in events and activities

No voting rights

 

Corporate Membership

$500

For businesses and organisations.

 
Promotion on CAA Facebook and website

Acknowledgement at events

Inclusion in printed materials

Business visibility within the community
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Community Membership

For people of African descent and their families living in Cairns.

 

  • Full membership of the Cairns African Association

  • Voting rights at meetings

  • Opportunity to be involved in community activities and decision-making

$35 per year

Friends of Africa

For individuals who support and love the African community.

  • Membership and connection to the CAA community

  • Opportunity to participate in events and activities

  • No voting rights

$75 per year

Corporate Membership

For businesses and organisations.

  • Promotion on CAA Facebook and website

  • Acknowledgement at events

  • Inclusion in printed materials

  • Business visibility within the community

$500 per year

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