Guiding Lights Voyage - Networking and fundraising

Relaxed community cruise on 23 November 2025

Join us for an Islamic community harbour cruise that brings together people from diverse backgrounds to socialise, network and celebrate our shared community life and the heights we will go together.

Bring friends, enjoy the views, hear short messages from local leaders and represent your community. We're open to opportunities for collaboration with other organisations and initiatives.

About Salam Australia Awqaf (SAA)

We launched in 2016 after a few years delivering the "Refugee Support Group Visits" with food and support for Muslim inmates in the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre. SAA is led by Elias Attia who has been involved in Muslim community development for almost 20 years. The proceeds of this project will drive community development initiatives across Sydney.

SAA has not received government funding and does not intend to. We want to be an independent body that calls out racism and injustice wherever we find it. We're doing this by strengthening communities from the grassroots (professionals, volunteers, teachers, businesses, Sheikhs/Imams and everyone else) all the way up to our community leaders.

We're calling for Muslim communities across NSW to develop leadership capabilities and to be self-sufficient - fulfilling their Fard Kifaya. In doing so, we're avoiding community politics that has plagued Muslim community organisations for the last 20 years. We're ready to work with anyone and everyone for this purpose.

This event is supported by Attia Lawyers and organised by a group of lawyers and community volunteers. Contact our team email: c2VydmljZSB8IGF0dGlhbGF3eWVycyAhIGNvbSAhIGF1

EVENT DETAILS

The cruise departs from COCKLE BAY WHARF at 3:10 pm and returns at 6:30 pm. There is no formal agenda — the boat is a relaxed space for conversation, food and short community remarks.

Our cruise unites diverse NSW communities to share their visions, fostering unity, dialogue, and collaboration in a relaxed setting.

What to expect

• Networking and community connection: Space for informal conversations and small group gatherings on deck and indoor areas. Diverse communities are invited with introductions to be made between them. Some VIPs have expressed interest in attending including one speaker from the UK.
• Food and refreshments: Light catering includes afternoon tea/pastries/refreshments and barrista offering free beverages. Further meals available for purchase.
• Community voices: Brief speeches from invited community leaders and representatives of diverse ethnic groups.
• Recording: A videography crew on board doing short interviews to showcase you/your community and for dawah purposes (Optional with filming consent/release).
• No formal agenda: The event is designed as an open platform for communities to meet and plan future group activities. Some organisations are hosting their meetings through this event.
• Entertainment: A rooftop majlis for communal prayers, nasheed entertainment and drone footage.

• A worthy cause: proceeds contribute to Salam Awqaf's future community development initiatives
• Much much more!

Itinerary

• Boarding: Arrive by 3:10 pm at Cockle Bay Wharf. Please present your Eventbrite ticket and photo ID to board.
• Cruise: Approximately 3 hrs of sightseeing, food, informal networking and a small program of nasheed, prayer, short remarks, stalls.
• Return and disembark: 6:30pm at Cockle Bay Wharf.

Tickets and pricing

• Adult: $47
• Youth (16–28): $39
• Concession: Contact event organiser. Community volunteers are encouraged to contact the organiser.
• Community Group (4+): $39 per person.
• Volunteer / Speaker: contact organiser to register to assist with the event

Booking notes

• Tickets are electronic only. Present your Eventbrite ticket on arrival.
• If Booking numbers are not met 3 days before the event, the event will be cancelled.
• Refunds available up to 3 days before departure. Tickets are transferable; notify us of name changes by email.
• Please advise dietary requirements and accessibility needs at booking.

Contact and organiser

• Organiser: Salam Australia Awqaf Ltd
• Email: c2VydmljZSB8IGF0dGlhbGF3eWVycyAhIGNvbSAhIGF1

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