2013 Victorian Interfaith Networks Conference (VINC)

A Grass Roots Conference organised by the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) and hosted in 2013 by Moonee Valley Interfaith Network (MVIN) & Moonee Valley City Council (MVCC). The Conference aims to help build the capacity and sustainability of existing multifaith/interfaith networks, bring people up-to-date with current multifaith/interfaith matters, provide networking opportunities, and assist the hosting interfaith network/council to promote its work to the local community.

Date: Sunday, 24th November 2013   Time: 12:30pm - 5:00pm (1:20pm start)

Location: Flemington Community Centre -  25 Mt Alexander Road, Flemington (Melway ref: 2A D1)
Parking: Limited parking available on site, additional parking available in Victoria Street Flemington.
Transportation: Number 59 Tram stops outside the Community Centre - click here for tram route

Registration: To register for the conference go to vinc.eventbrite.com.au and click on the Register button (big green button at the top of the page). Venue holds a maximum seating of 165 people, so please enrol early to ensure your place.

Programme Schedule:

12:30pm: Arrival and seating. Faith stands open for viewing.

1:30pm: Theme discussion 'Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the Constitution'

• Uncle Bill Nicholson: Welcome to Country (Elder of the Wurundjeri Tribe Land & Compensation Council)
• Indigenous Performance
• Alistair Macrae: 'Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in the Constitution'
• Welcome by the Mayor of Moonee Valley City Council Councillor Jan Chantry 
• Welcome by the Victorian Multicultural Commission Councillor Shrinivasan Chidambram (Srini)

2:30pm: Workshops on 'Interfaith/Multifaith' Matters:*

• Workshop 1: Media & Communications Training
• Workshop 2: Growing Young People's Spirituality
• Workshop 3: Emergencies Ministry
• Workshop 4: Successful Multifaith/Interfaith Programmes
• Workshop 5: How to offend people of faith... without knowing

3:15pm: Break & Musical Performance

4:00pm: Repeat of Workshops on 'Interfaith/Multifaith' Matters:*

• Workshop 1: Media & Communications Training
• Workshop 2: Growing Young People's Spirituality
• Workshop 3: Emergencies Ministry
• Workshop 4: Successful Multifaith/Interfaith Programmes
• Workshop 5: How to offend people of faith... without knowing

4:50pm: Summary & Closing Ceremony

5:00pm: Finish

*Once registered for the event, you will be contacted regarding your choice of workshops. Registrants can attend up to two workshops on the day of the conference - for a description of each workshop click here. 

Registration: To register for the conference go to vinc.eventbrite.com.au and click on the Register button (big green button at the top of the page). Venue holds a maximum seating of 165 people, so please enrol early to ensure your place.

For further information contact:

Mr Sandy Kouroupidis - Multifaith Officer of Faith Communities Council of Victoria

Email: officer@faithvictoria.org.au or Mobile: 0413-347-055

This event is sponsored by the Victorian Multicultural Commission.