The founding members of UMMA Centre migrated to Melbourne during the 1960s and 1970s,

Primarily from regions of Pakistan and India. Initially settling in the inner eastern suburbs, these families later moved to the outer east, particularly the leafy areas of Doncaster and its surrounds—to accommodate their growing households.

In 1984, a Uniting Church located at 72–74 George Street became available for purchase. The elders of the community rallied together, raising funds from within their own networks to acquire the property and formally established the UMMA Centre in 1985.

This marked a humble beginning, with only a handful of families attending the facility. Guided by a shared vision, the elders established a governance framework under UMMA’s constitution and began planning for the site’s transformation into a mosque and community centre.

Today, UMMA Centre stands as a well-established institution, home to a vibrant and growing community rooted in faith, service, and unity.