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2020-21 Multifaith Calendar

The following are major holy days and festivals for Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, 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 2021 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)

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Job Position: Community Education Officer – Interfaith Network City of Greater Dandenong

A two day employment position is currently available for the ongoing development and support of the Tours to Places of Worship within the City of Greater Dandenong and beyond.

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Source:  Interfaith Network City of Greater Dandenong

Global Multifaith day of Climate Action

The GreenFaith International Network is planning a second global, multi-faith day of climate action over the period of 48 hours on 17-18 October 2021.

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Source: The Council of Christians and Jews

Domestic abuse more prevalent among Anglican churchgoers, new report finds

A landmark report has found the incidence of domestic abuse is greater amongst Anglicans in Australia than the general population.

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Source: ABC

New Child Safe Standards start in Victoria on 1 July 2022 to better protect children

The Victorian Government has announced new Child Safe Standards (Standards) that will come into effect on 1 July 2022.

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Source:  Victorian Commission for Children and Young People

Melbourne’s youngest Gurudwara embodies a broader cause

About two years ago, when many championed for the setting up of a Gurudwara (Sikh temple) at 33 Officer Road, there was opposition from the local community who did not like the idea of a temple being established there.

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Source: The Indian Sun

A religious discussion on vaccinations

The Council of Christians and Jews recently held an online seminar on 'A religious discussion on vaccinations'. Rabbi Alexander Tsykin and Reverend Melissa Clark offer religious positions on vaccinations.

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Source: The Council of Christians and Jews

Jaspreet joined the Australian army out of passion, now he's been commended for his innovation

A young migrant who followed his passion for the defence forces, says there can be nothing better than the recognition you receive while serving your country.

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Source: SBS

Eighty per cent of Muslims in Australia say they have experienced discrimination

Exclusive: A report by the Australian Human Rights Commission has found the majority of Muslims in Australia have experienced some form of discrimination in their lifetime.

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Source: SBS

Statement from the Multifaith Advisory Group: Victoria is a place of belonging for all

We choose to love, not hate. We choose to give and forgive.

We choose to understand rather than rush to judge.

In our global media world, bad news of any kind travels quickly to us.

Our task as faith leaders is to prevent it infecting our relationships with one another. Sometimes this is hard, very hard.

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