Alumni Profile
Qudrat is a Client Engagement Officer and prior team Leader with the Australian Taxation Office where he supports compliance, education, and fraud prevention efforts. He also contributes to leading national initiatives such as Operation Protego, working with banks and law enforcement agencies to protect the integrity of public funds.
Outside his work in the public sector, Qudrat has more than a decade of experience supporting grassroots community initiatives. He serves as a Board Member of One Vision Aid where he works to empower young people, support migrant communities, and foster interfaith understanding. Qudrat believes in the importance of building bridges of understanding between young people and religious leaders at local mosques, and is deeply committed to creating spaces where everyone belongs. From running youth masterclasses on leadership and civic engagement to supporting humanitarian work across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Somalia, Qudrats efforts span local and global impact.
Qudrat is an Election Commission Member where he volunteers to ensure fair and transparent election processes. He has also collaborated with community leaders to engage the Afghan-Muslim community in elections and to promote democratic participation. Qudrat is a General Member of the Afghan Islamic Center and Omar Farooq Mosque (AICOM) and is a Volunteer with OzGhan, an Afghan-Australian community organisation.
Outside his work in the public sector, Qudrat has more than a decade of experience supporting grassroots community initiatives. He serves as a Board Member of One Vision Aid where he works to empower young people, support migrant communities, and foster interfaith understanding. Qudrat believes in the importance of building bridges of understanding between young people and religious leaders at local mosques, and is deeply committed to creating spaces where everyone belongs. From running youth masterclasses on leadership and civic engagement to supporting humanitarian work across Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Somalia, Qudrats efforts span local and global impact.
Qudrat is an Election Commission Member where he volunteers to ensure fair and transparent election processes. He has also collaborated with community leaders to engage the Afghan-Muslim community in elections and to promote democratic participation. Qudrat is a General Member of the Afghan Islamic Center and Omar Farooq Mosque (AICOM) and is a Volunteer with OzGhan, an Afghan-Australian community organisation.
Program Highlights
My AIMEP experience was truly transformative. It provided a rare opportunity to engage deeply with Indonesian culture, faith, and community, while building meaningful connections with inspiring delegates from both Australia and Indonesia. The program opened my eyes to the many ways our nations can collaborate through mutual respect, shared values, and people-to-people dialogue. From the hospitality of our Indonesian hosts to the professionalism of DFAT and the program directors, every aspect was thoughtfully designed to foster learning, friendship, and long-term collaboration. I returned home with a greater appreciation for cultural diplomacy, interfaith understanding, and the power of grassroots engagement to build stronger communities.
One of the biggest highlights for me was connecting with the Indonesian delegates and learning about their incredible community work and leadership in different sectors. Our conversations were always full of mutual respect and curiosity — we learned so much from one another about faith, culture, and how Islam is practiced in different contexts. We bonded over our shared values and had meaningful discussions about youth empowerment, education, and social inclusion. Those genuine friendships and shared experiences truly made the program special.
During AIMEP, we visited mosques, government organisations, NGOs, a church, and even a temple. It was inspiring to see how people of different religions and cultures in Indonesia live together in harmony, respecting and supporting one another. The experience showed me a society built on mutual understanding and cooperation, where diversity is seen as a strength. I also gained a deeper appreciation of Islam in Indonesia, which is very inclusive and community-focused. It changed my perspective, especially in how women are given equal opportunities and respected in religious and community affairs. Seeing how faith, culture, and gender equality coexist so naturally in Indonesia was eye-opening and truly inspiring.
One of the biggest highlights for me was connecting with the Indonesian delegates and learning about their incredible community work and leadership in different sectors. Our conversations were always full of mutual respect and curiosity — we learned so much from one another about faith, culture, and how Islam is practiced in different contexts. We bonded over our shared values and had meaningful discussions about youth empowerment, education, and social inclusion. Those genuine friendships and shared experiences truly made the program special.
During AIMEP, we visited mosques, government organisations, NGOs, a church, and even a temple. It was inspiring to see how people of different religions and cultures in Indonesia live together in harmony, respecting and supporting one another. The experience showed me a society built on mutual understanding and cooperation, where diversity is seen as a strength. I also gained a deeper appreciation of Islam in Indonesia, which is very inclusive and community-focused. It changed my perspective, especially in how women are given equal opportunities and respected in religious and community affairs. Seeing how faith, culture, and gender equality coexist so naturally in Indonesia was eye-opening and truly inspiring.
