Welcome to FCCV
Established in 2010, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is Victoria’s umbrella multifaith body. It is the successor to the Leaders of Faith Communities Forum, founded in 1995.
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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2023-24 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 2023 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)
Click here to view 2024 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)
Assaults, verbal abuse, and harassment: 'Alarming' rise of antisemitism in Australia
Australia’s peak national Jewish body is calling for action to tackle an "alarming" rise in antisemitic incidents.
Source: SBS
This Sikh mom couldn't find a proper helmet for her boys. Now, she's designed her own
Tina Singh says helmet isn't just a solution for Sikh kids, it's also a symbol of being seen in sport.
Source: CBC
World Interfaith Harmony Week 2023 (February 1-7)
When is it? World Interfaith Harmony Week is celebrated annually on the first week of February (February 1st to February 7th).
What is it about? World Interfaith Harmony Week aims to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith and non-faith. It provides a platform, one week in the year, where people of every group can recognize their common values, build ties with each other, and work alongside one another to bring peace and harmony to their communities.
Most Australian young people open to change their religious views
A report shows that Australians have a good perception of Christians and are willing to have spiritual conversations, but also see Christianity as a bad influence in some areas.
Source: Evangelical Focus
2022 Victorian Interfaith Networks Festival: Faith Communities Council of Victoria
On Sunday November 13th 2022, approximately 250 people gathered at the Hawthorn Arts Centre, for the 2022 Victorian Interfaith Networks Festival. The event was hosted by City of Boroondara and Boroondara Interfaith Network, in association with the Faith Communities Council of Victoria.
Faith expressed through art helps us understand God’s work
Claire Freeman is the winner of the 2022 Faith and the Arts prize with her piece Reflection Basket.
Source: Eternity News
2022 G20 Interfaith Forum contributes to global voices aimed at sustainable existence
The 2022 G20 Interfaith Forum convened in Abu Dhabi from 12-13 December under the theme “Engaging Faith Communities: G20 Agendas and Beyond.”
Source: World Council of Churches
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Tour 1 to Places of Worship 2023: Interfaith Network of Greater Dandenong
(June 14, 2023 08:30)
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Women of Faith Forum 2023: Monash Interfaith Gathering
(June 15, 2023 19:00)
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Eid Al Adha | Islam
(June 29, 2023)
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Asalha Puja | Buddhism
(July 03, 2023)
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Martyrdom of the Bab | Baha'i
(July 10, 2023)
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Hijra | Islam
(July 19, 2023)
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Tisha B'Av | Judaism
(July 27, 2023)
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Ashura | Islam
(July 28, 2023)
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Tour 2 to Places of Worship 2023: Interfaith Network of Greater Dandenong
(August 09, 2023 08:30)
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Paryushana | Jainism
(August 11, 2023 14:31)
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Christianity
(August 15, 2023)
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The second Annual Multifaith and Multicultural Service and Kiddush | St Kilda Hebrew Congregation
(August 19, 2023 09:30)
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Ullambana | Buddhism
(August 30, 2023)
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Raksha Bandhan | Hinduism
(August 30, 2023)
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Krishna Janmashtami | Hinduism
(September 06, 2023)
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Rosh Hashanah | Judaism
(September 16, 2023 00:00)
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Daslakshana | Jainism
(September 19, 2023)
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Ganesh Chaturthi | Hinduism
(September 19, 2023)
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Samvatsari | Jainism
(September 19, 2023)
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Kshamavani | Jainism
(September 20, 2023)
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Yom Kippur | Judaism
(September 25, 2023)
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Sukkot | Judaism
(September 30, 2023 00:00)
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Shemini Atzeret | Judaism
(October 07, 2023)
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Simchat Torah | Judaism
(October 08, 2023)
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Tour 3 to Places of Worship 2023: Interfaith Network of Greater Dandenong
(October 11, 2023 08:30)
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Navaratri | Hinduism
(October 15, 2023 00:00)
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Birth of the Bab | Baha'i
(October 16, 2023)
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Birth of Baha'ullah | Baha'i
(October 17, 2023)
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Conferment of Guruship to Guru Granth Sahib | Sikhism
(October 20, 2023)
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Dussehra | Hinduism
(October 24, 2023)
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Kathina | Buddhism
(October 28, 2023)
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Saints Day (Christianity)
(November 01, 2023)
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Mahavir Nirvana | Jainism
(November 12, 2023)
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Bandi Chhor Divas (Diwali) | Sikhism
(November 12, 2023)
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Diwali | Hinduism
(November 12, 2023)
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Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (Sikhism)
(November 24, 2023)
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Day of the Covenant | Baha'i
(November 26, 2023)
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Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji (Sikhism)
(November 27, 2023)
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Ascension of Abdu'l-Baha | Baha'i
(November 28, 2023)
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Advent (Christianity)
(December 03, 2023)
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Bodhi Day (Buddhism)
(December 08, 2023)
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Hanukkah | Judaism
(December 08, 2023)
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Tour 4 to Places of Worship 2023: Interfaith Network of Greater Dandenong
(December 13, 2023 08:30)
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Christmas (Christianity)
(December 25, 2023)
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Epiphany | Christianity
(January 06, 2024)
