Sharing resources and goodwill in partnership with existing Dandenong community and religious organisations with commercial kitchen facilities, having the desire to contribute to lessening the burden of homelessness, food relief and poverty.
To be actively involved in this positive venture, FIMO invites interested parties to attend our project meeting; to learn more about the project, have your questions answered and identify how you can contribute to bringing better outcomes to those that have limited access to provisions in our community.
Where: Museum India, 61 - 63 Foster St, Dandenong, VIC 3175
Bookings: for catering purposes Please RSVP Email: executiveofficer@fimo.org.au
Project Background
The 2011 Census showed that Dandenong had the third highest rate of homelessness in Victoria; experiencing a 95% increase in homelessness in the preceding five years.
India was the highest non Australian country of birth for residents of Dandenong.
Neighbouring City of Casey had India as the second highest non Australian country of birth for its residents.
Project Philosophy
Headed by Paramjit Jaswal, Federation of Indian origin Multi-faith Organisation (FIMO) is a peak body founded by prominent community leader Vasan Srinivasan. FIMO promotes interaction between people of Indian origin of various faiths (including Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Fijian, Mauritian, South African, Malaysian, Afghani etc Indians) to benefit the wider Australian society.
FIMO is dedicated to running projects that have a positive impact on mental health, general well-being and the community’s standard of living. FIMO is made up of a number of constituent member organizations. Launched earlier this year, check out online the new FIMO Interfaith Guide.
FIMO is dedicated to running projects that have a positive impact on mental health, general well-being and the community’s standard of living. FIMO is made up of a number of constituent member organizations. Launched earlier this year, check out online the new FIMO Interfaith Guide.
FIMO will professionally and respectfully work under the auspices of outreach organisations that already provide support to the homeless population of Dandenong, and those in need of food relief support.
FIMO will provide food to homeless people, and people who are in need of active food relief support, in and around Dandenong on the basis of need, without discrimination as to background, race or culture.
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Revati Ilanko, Executive Officer
Federation of Indian Origin Multi-Faith Organisation
61-63 Foster St, Dandenong, VIC 3175
Email: executiveofficer@fimo.org.au
Email: executiveofficer@fimo.org.au
Tel: 8738 1260
Internet: www.fimo.org.au