The African Professionals of Australia (APA) is one of the largest African professional networks in Australia. Established and registered in November 2007, the organisation has a current membership of over 500 professionals committed, and focused on helping Africans and Australians network, while building on personal and professional development. APA includes members from morethan 20 African countries, with our largest numbers coming from Ghana, Uganda, Congo, Ethiopia, Malawi, Tanzania, Somali, South Africa, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria Mauritania, Gambia, Seychelles, Chad and Sudan. Our membership is represented by 15 different professions including Accountants, Medical doctors, Nurses, Human Resource Managers, IT, Engineers, Geologists, Business Development Managers, Lawyers, Teachers, Welfare officers, Community workers and Scientists. We are a not-for-profit, Limited By Guarantee company whose purpose is to empower professionals of African origin to reach their full potential in their respective professions, APA continues to provide a platform for both Africans and Australian’s to pursue and achieve continued professional relevance and impact to the Australian and African community at large.