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Established in 2010, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is Victoria’s umbrella multifaith body. FCCV was created to contribute to the harmony of the Victorian community by promoting positive relations between people of different faiths and greater public knowledge and mutual understanding of the teachings, customs and practices of Victoria's diverse faith traditions.
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2020 Multifaith Calendar
The following are major holy days and festivals for Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. Whilst this list is not exhaustive it is comprehensive to represent each of the religions in good faith.
Click here to view 2020 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)
2019 Victorian Interfaith Networks Conference: Faith Communities Council of Victoria
On Sunday November 17th 2019, approximately 230 people gathered at Springvale City Hall for the 2019 Victorian Interfaith Networks Conference. The event was hosted by The Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong and the Faith Communities Council of Victoria, and proudly sponsored by The City of Greater Dandenong.
The importance of religious freedom examined at interfaith breakfast
The importance of championing diversity and inclusion were key themes at ACU’s fifth Parliamentary Interfaith Breakfast at Parliament House in Melbourne on Tuesday 26 November.
Source: Australian Catholic University
Mandatory Reporting to Protect Children: Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Mandatory reporting is about protecting children. Children can carry the trauma of abuse for years, unless they get help. They need the adults around them to report child abuse and neglect.
Faith leaders united in ending family violence
About 40 people of different faiths have gathered for a community forum to discuss ways of eradicating family violence at Bunjil Place on Thursday 21 November.
Source: Star New Berwick
Thousands join Humanity Walk in Melbourne to celebrate 550th Parkash of Guru Nanak
A grand Humanity Walk was taken out in the heart of Melbourne city on Saturday the 9th of November to commemorate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Sahib, the first Guru of Sikhs.
Source: Singh Station
Sikh community's Ik Oankar statue joins Great Stupa's Peace Park
Bendigo's Sikh community has unveiled a golden Ik Oankar statue at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion.
Source: Bendigo Advertiser
Negative attitudes about Muslims in Australia remain high, survey finds
The annual Scanlon Foundation report has found negative attitudes about Muslims remain high, while concerns about climate change have almost doubled.
Source: SBS
Government condemns 'appalling' cases of Islamophobia detailed in new report
The 2019 Islamophobia in Australia report shows perpetrators aren't put off by the prospect of being seen by other people or security guards.
Source: SBS
Hindu temple Sri Siddhi Vinayaka, north Queensland's first, opens in a tin shed in Townsville
When you think of a Hindu temple what kind of structure comes to mind: marble, gold or an aluminium shed?
Source: ABC
What Australians really think about religion
Australians firmly believe that religious people are subjected to discrimination in this country. But all the same, we'd rather the godly kept their views to themselves.
Source: ABC
First Thai female Theravada monk named one of BBC’s 100 most influential women
Dhammananda Bhikkhuni, the first Thai woman to be ordained as a Theravada monk and current abbess of Songdhammakalyani Monastery, has been listed as one of the BBC’s 100 Women in 2019.
Source: Global Voices
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Upcoming Events
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GreenFaith meeting: Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC)
(December 22, 2019 17:30)
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Hanukkah | Judaism
(December 23, 2019)
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Christmas | Christianity
(December 25, 2019)
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Christmas (Public Holiday)
(December 25, 2019)
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Boxing Day (Public Holiday)
(December 26, 2019)
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New Year's Day (Public Holiday Victoria)
(January 01, 2020)
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Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji | Sikhism
(January 05, 2020)
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Epiphany | Christianity
(January 06, 2020)
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Nativity | Orthodox Christianity
(January 07, 2020)
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Mahayana New Year | Buddhism
(January 10, 2020)
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Maghi | Sikhism
(January 13, 2020)
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Chinese New Year | Buddhism
(January 25, 2020)
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Australia Day (Public Holiday Victoria)
(January 27, 2020)
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United Nations Interfaith Harmony Week
(February 01, 2020)
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Magha Puja Day / Sangha Day | Buddhism
(February 09, 2020)
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MahaShivaratri | Hinduism
(February 21, 2020)
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In Pursuit of Happiness: Dealing with the Challenges of Life | Maroondah Interfaith Network
(February 22, 2020 15:00)
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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday | Christianity
(February 26, 2020 20:41)
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Great Lent | Orthodox Christianity
(March 02, 2020 20:45)
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Holi | Hinduism
(March 10, 2020)
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Purim | Judaism
(March 10, 2020)
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Naw Ruz | Baha'i
(March 20, 2020)
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Cultural Diversity Week 2020
(March 20, 2020)
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Harmony Day 2020
(March 21, 2020)
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2020
(March 21, 2020)
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In Pursuit of Happiness Seminar Series: Reaching beyond ourselves | Maroondah Interfaith Network
(March 21, 2020 15:00)
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Lailat al Miraj | Islam
(March 22, 2020)
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Rama Navami | Hinduism
(April 02, 2020)
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Holy Week | Christianity
(April 05, 2020 00:00)
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Theravada New Year | Buddhism
(April 07, 2020 21:25)
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Lailat al Bara'ah | Islam
(April 09, 2020)
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Pesach | Judaism
(April 09, 2020 21:30)
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Good/Holy Friday | Christianity
(April 10, 2020)
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Easter Weekend (Public Holiday Victoria)
(April 10, 2020 00:00)
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Easter | Christianity
(April 12, 2020)
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Baisakhi | Sikhism
(April 13, 2020)
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Easter/Pascha | Orthodox Christianity
(April 19, 2020)
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Ridvan | Baha'i
(April 20, 2020)
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Yom HaShoah | Judaism
(April 21, 2020)
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Ramadan | Islam
(April 24, 2020)
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ANZAC Day (Public Holiday Victoria)
(April 25, 2020)
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Vesak / Buddha Day | Buddhism
(May 07, 2020)
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Lailat al Qadr | Islam
(May 19, 2020)
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Declaration of the Bab | Baha'i
(May 23, 2020)
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Eid ul Fitr | Islam
(May 24, 2020)
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