About Us

The National Council of Australian Muslims (NCAM) is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization that serves as a leading voice for Muslim civic engagement and the promotion of human rights in Australia. Rooted within the Australian Muslim community, NCAM represents the diverse Islamic traditions and ethos of its members through dynamic leadership. With strong grassroots support from individuals of all backgrounds, NCAM works towards a brighter future for Islam, Australian Muslims, and the broader Australian society.

Our Vision

The National Council of Australian Muslims (NCAM)’s vision is to be a leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding, fostering a society where Muslims are fully engaged, empowered, and recognized as a positive force for the betterment of all.

Our Mission

The National Council of Australian Muslims (NCAM)’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower Australian Muslims by advocating for their concerns, challenging discrimination and Islamophobia, and building mutual understanding to safeguard human rights and civil liberties for all.

Core Principles

NCAM supports fundamental freedoms, including free enterprise, freedom of religion, and freedom of expression, for all Australians.

NCAM believes core Islamic values align with Australian principles such as equality, freedom, inclusiveness, and justice and the active practice of Islam enriches the social and religious fabric of Australian society.

NCAM recognizes the strength of Australia’s multiculturalism and the significant contributions of Australian Muslims to the nation’s democracy.

NCAM emphasizes that active citizenship is a shared responsibility for all Australians.

NCAM celebrates the diversity within the Australian Muslim community and remains a strictly non-sectarian organization.

NCAM strives for the equal participation of all Australian Muslims, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, or cultural background.

NCAM is committed to defending the civil rights of all Australians, regardless of faith or background.

NCAM supports grassroots activism and values consultation as a key component of community engagement.

NCAM advocates for domestic policies that promote civil rights, diversity, and the freedom of religion.

NCAM opposes policies that limit civil rights, enable racial or religious profiling, infringe on due process, or hinder full participation in civic life.

NCAM believes that human rights and public security are interconnected and must be balanced in a just society.

NCAM stands as an ally to groups, both religious and secular, that promote justice and human rights in Australia and globally.

NCAM is committed to respectful, civil, and prudent advocacy, avoiding any conduct that fosters rancour or disrespect.

NCAM supports foreign policies that foster free and equitable trade, encourage human rights, and promote representative governance based on socio-economic justice.

NCAM consistently and unequivocally condemns all violence against non-combatants and civilians, regardless of the perpetrator, and rejects any justification for terrorism.

NCAM advocates for constructive dialogue between faith communities in Australia and around the world to foster mutual understanding.

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National Council of Australian Muslims (NCAM) acknowledges all First Peoples as the Traditional Custodians throughout the land across Australia, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise and respect the historical and traditional connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have to the land, water, culture and community. We appreciate the importance of the world’s oldest living culture, and support the union of a reconciled Australia. NCAM is committed to ensuring inclusion, equity and equality.