VICTORIAN INTERFAITH NETWORKS CONFERENCE (VINC) - DETAILS OF THE 2018 EVENT ARE BELOW

About the Conference:

The Victorian Interfaith Networks Conference (VINC) is a grass-roots conference which aims to help build the capacity and sustainability of existing multifaith/interfaith networks, bring people up-to-date with current multifaith/interfaith matters and provide networking opportunities.

Date: Sunday, November 18th 2018 Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Location: St. Albans Community Centre - 309C Main Rd E, St Albans VIC 3021 (see Google Maps location)

Schedule:

• 12:00pm-1:25pm: Registration, networking, lunch and activities
• 1:30pm-2:15pm: Honoured guests and keynote speech on:
  
  The Social Costs of Gambling Harm: A Faith Response
  
  Keynote Speaker: Reverend Tim Costello
  Spokesman & Director Alliance for Gambling Reform & Chief Advocate of World Vision Australia
• 2:20pm-3:50pm: Workshops and plenary sessions (see below)
• 4:00pm-4:30pm: Summary & closing ceremony

Workshops & Plenary Sessions:

Enrolment for workshops and plenary sessions to be made on the day of event so please arrive early to enrol in your preferred workshop or session.

• Workshop 1: The Social Costs of Gambling Harm: A Faith Response
• Workshop 2: Freedom of Religion Vs Freedom of Artistic Expression
• Workshop 3: Living the Change: faithful choices for a flourishing world
• Workshop 4: Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme

For more information on each workshop click here

Registration:To register for the event go to vinc.eventbrite.com.au and click on the green Register button.

Flyer:
Click here to view flyer

Travel to Venue - St. Albans Community Theatre (STACC):

STACC is located on Princess Street in St Albans – in the heart of Melbourne’s West – just 15kms from Melbourne CBD and 11kms from Tullamarine Airport.

Easily accessible by public transport, the Centre is adjacent to St Albans Train Station and served by bus routes 408, 418 Main Road East, Stop Errington Reserve, walk past playground to venue

Parking is limited; please allow plenty of time to find a park near the venue.

See Google Maps location

Further Information:

For more information please contact Mr Sandy Kouroupidis, Multifaith Officer, Faith Communities Council of Victoria, Mobile: 0412 670 369 | Email: officer@faithvictoria.org.au

This event is proudly supported by the Faith Communities Council of Victoria, Brimbank & Maribyrnong Interfaith Network, City of Brimbank, City of Maribyrnong, Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria, the Victorian State Government - Department of Premier and Cabinet, and the Commision for Children and Young People.

A happy outcome for Sidhak Singh Arora and his family

On 25 July, 2017 this blog carried a post regarding a Sikh child being refused enrolment in a Christian school because the traditional headcap the child wore did not conform with the school's dress code.

Readers of Beside The Creek will be pleased to know that the matter has now been resolved in favour of the child and his family.

A Christian school unlawfully discriminated against a five-year-old boy when it banned him from wearing a traditional Sikh patka, a child's version of a turban, a tribunal has ruled.

In a win for Melbourne father Sagardeep Singh Arora and his son Sidhak, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal ruled that Melton Christian School breached the Equal Opportunity Act.

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Sagardeep Singh Arora with his son Sidhak. Photo: Supplied

The decision, which was handed down on Tuesday, could have implications for the way schools set their uniform policies.

It also paves the way for Sidhak to attend the school of his choice.

____________________________________________________________"It is not reasonable to accept enrolment applications from students from non-Christian faiths only on condition that they do not look like they practise a non-Christian religion," VCAT member Julie Grainger said. 

Mr Arora had hoped that his son would start prep at school this year, but the enrolment hit a roadblock when principal David Gleeson said Sidhak would have to comply with the school's uniform policy. 

Faith teachings on non-violence --- much needed teaching with the world as it is to-day

Faith Teachings on Non-Violence: Casey Multi-Faith Network

From March 17, 2016 19:00 until March 17, 2016 21:00

•  At City of Casey Council, Room 7, Magid Drive, Narre Warren

The Casey Multi-Faith Network invites you to:

Faith Teachings on Non-Violence | Panel Discussion 

Date: Thursday 17 March 2016       Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Casey Civic Centre, Room 7, Magid Drive, Narre Warren

Speakers from different faiths will present their religion’s teachings and offer an opportunity to ask questions. Faiths represented are: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism.

Everyone Welcome. Free Public Event. Tea/Coffee will be provided.For more information: info@caseymultifaith.org.au

Women in Faith Communities at the Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue, Griffith University.

Posted by Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue on Monday, 8 February 2016

You can find out more about the Centre for Interfaith & Cultural dialogue
at Griffith University
here. 

Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV): Statement re #Paris and #Beirut

 

14th of November, 2015

Statement on acts of violence in Paris and Beirut

The Faith Communities Council of Victoria has issued the following statement in response to the recent acts of violence in Paris and Beirut: 

As leaders and people of faith, we offer our prayers and sympathies to family members and loved ones of those killed and wounded in Paris and Beirut. The loss of innocent life is senseless and we pray for the victims of these horrible attacks.

We unequivocally condemn these callous and senseless acts of violence - no belief, cause, or grievance justifies such acts of violence. We pray that the perpetrators are found and brought to justice.

We must remember these acts are committed by extremists, who although claim to be Muslims, do not represent the mainstream Muslim approach to religion or sanctity of life.

Faith Communities Council of Victoria is comprised of the following peak bodies:

Baha'i Community of Victoria, Brahma Kumaris Australia, Buddhist Council of Victoria, 

Hindu Community Council of Victoria, Islamic Council of Victoria, 

Jewish Community Council of Victoria, Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria and Victorian Council of Churches.