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Child Safety Standards Legislation (from 01/01/17)

Child safety is a shared responsibility at all levels for communities, organisations and institutions that directly engage with or provide services to children. These bodies should act with the best interests of the child as a primary consideration. Institutions need to ensure that this principle is widely known and understood by all staff and volunteers, appropriately integrated, and consistently applied across all elements.

The Victorian Government now requires professional and voluntary organizations, sporting clubs and associations which have contact with children to implement Child Safe Standards by 01/01/17.

On 7 October 2016, the Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Network (MPIN) hosted its sixth annual silent retreat at the beautiful Brahma Kumaris Retreat Centre in South Frankston.

Thirty- two people from different faith traditions attended the silent retreat themed 'The Well of Being'.

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Source: Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Network

Pope Francis visited a mosque in overwhelmingly Muslim Azerbaijan and told leaders of all faiths that God should never be used to justify fundamentalism.

“From this highly symbolic place, a heartfelt cry rises up once again: no more violence in the name of God!' Pope Francis said.

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Source: Huffington Post

Local community representatives, faith leaders, and industry partners joined Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) for the Opening of the iconic Boyd and Renowden Chapels, followed by a high tea in the new multi-purpose facility within the complex, The Atrium.

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Source: SMCT

Bendigo is putting itself on the map as Australia's centre of interfaith with its "Aspire Precinct" project, Australia’s first faith-based precinct that will foster inter-faith collaboration, promote regional resilience and cohesion, and provide life-long learning opportunities.

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Source: ABC

The beautiful game just got that bit more inclusive at the opening game of the U17 Women’s World Cup in Amman. The Jordanian starting-eleven featured two players wearing the hijab; a first for a major international match, breaking one more barrier to equality.

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Source: Mvslim

Buddhism is Australia’s second largest religion, and has a long history dating back to at least the 1850s Gold Rush period, yet the life stories of prominent Buddhists in Australia have remained largely undocumented until now.

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Source: buddhiststoriesaus.net

The manuscripts, which cover almost 1,000 years of the history of Islamic art between the 8th and 17th centuries, are hailed as artworks for their exceptionally fine calligraphy.

More than 60 Quranic scripts will be featured in "The Art of the Quran".

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Source: Daily Sabah