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The Fo Guang Shan temple in Perth shut down in February, more than a month before the Australian government announced social distancing measures. Nuns there have been using social media and chat groups to lift the spirits of the community ever since.

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Source: SBS

On Friday, March 20th, 2020, senior interfaith leaders from almost all Australian States and Territories met electronically. We decided to share this message with the Australian community.

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Source: Religions for Peace Australia

The Sikh Volunteers Australia group have rallied around those in Melbourne’s outer suburbs who are struggling to access groceries, delivering free food to people’s front doors.

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Source: SBS

Senior leaders representing 30 faith traditions from across Victoria gathered to discuss ongoing efforts to prevent institutional child abuse.

Queensland's first Muslim scouting group is proving particularly popular with girls, who are keen to prove they can do anything the boys can do.

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Source: ABC

Both Muslim men and women are allowed to divorce in the Islamic tradition. But community interpretations of Islamic laws mean that men are able to divorce their wives unilaterally, while women must secure their husband’s consent.

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Source: ABC

One in four high school students do not have a positive attitude towards people of the Islamic and Hindu faiths, a major study of "religious literacy" among Australian teens has found.

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Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Josh Frydenberg's attempt to make fun of his Labor opponent by comparing him to a practicing Hindu has offended many Hindus.

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Source: SBS