About Us

SalamFest is an award-winning Melbourne-born social cohesion model celebrating Islamic tradition and Muslim contributions to Melbourne, Victoria, and Australia. Our model is based on the Islamic values of peace, love and compassion.

Our Vision

Salamfest sits at a cross-section of three identities –

Muslim, Australian and Cultural/Ethnic identity, our engagement encompasses all three.

“We dream of a world free of bias, hate, discrimination and Islamophobia”
Ayesha Bux (Founder of SalamFest)

Our Founder - Ayesha Bux

Ayesha Bux is the founder of SalamFest and a proud fifth-generation Australian-Muslim, tracing her connections back to 1860 when her great-great-grandfather first arrived in the country. Of Pakistani heritage, her extended family has now been part of the Australia story for seven generations. 


Through SalamFest, Ayesha aims to share and celebrate Muslim contributions to arts, culture, and cuisine, fostering a deeper understanding of these rich traditions within the broader Australian community.


Ayesha holds a Master’s in Computer Science from RMIT University and has taught at various universities. She has also served on the board of the Jewish Christian Muslim Association (JCMA), been a member of the SAARC Chamber Women Entrepreneurs Council board and held the role of Honorary Investment Consul for Pakistan in Melbourne.


Ayesha is an active global speaker, having presented at major conferences such as CHOGM Perth, WexNet, and Education Without Borders. She is deeply committed to supporting a range of community causes, including women’s empowerment, First Nations’ rights and supporting marginalized communities across the spectrum of society. Ayesha’s Catholic  schooling gave her valuable insights into the traditions and practices of the Abrahamic faiths, inspiring her ongoing support of interfaith initiatives.

Our Team

Alan Loow

Team

Budoor

Team

Karima

Karima

Team

Ash Naim

Team

Glenys Crawford

Team member

Khalid Jamil Khateeb

Team

Our Supporter

Sally Capp

Lord Mayor of Melbourne

Glenys Crawford

Supporter

Fiona boyd

Founder Arts Hub & Edsmart

Our Advisors

Sheikh_Mazen_Ahram

Sheikh Mazen Ahram

Imam and Mraqib of all Mosques in Jerusalem

Hammed Akhund

Secretary Endowment Fund Trust

Sherene Hassan

Advisor

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