On 22 November 2008, a general meeting was held to officially form and announce the federation - named the Alevi Federation of Australia (AFA). The federation's headquarters are currently located in Melbourne.

​

The AFA is a democratic community organisation that carries out its activities in accordance with relevant State and Commonwealth laws.

 

The AFA aims are:

​

• to promote the interests of the Alevi community in the local, State and Federal governments;

• to contribute to research and academic projects;

• to facilitate the Alevi Community to full participation in Australian society through its member organisations;

• to document the history of Alevis; as well as

• to promote the traditions, culture, beliefs and teachings of the Alevi path.

​

AFA will continue to work with and support issues affecting all Alevis in Australia. Our biggest strength and support is our community.

​

To date three of our member organisations have established Cemevi's (Assembly Houses). It is our aim to secure the same for our other member organisations in the near future.

​

Some of the yearly cultural activities for AFA and its member organisations include:

​

• Cem's

• Hizir Lokmasi (offering/communion)

• The Sivas Commemoration events held on the 2nd of July of each year

• Haci Bektas Veli Lokmasi (offering/communion)

• Asure

• Abdal Musa Festivities

​

In addition, our member organisations provide:

​

• Funeral services in line with Alevi beliefs,

• Cultural activities including saz (teaching of Lute), semah (spiritual dance), folk dancing, choir, theatre performances, and concerts,

• Training and educational workshops,

• Activities for youth, the elderly and women,

• International Women's Day celebrations,

• Camps and other recreational activities.