NAVIGATION

STC | 6 Day Intensive Pastoral and Spiritual Care in a Multi-Faith Setting | August - October 2016 | All day session (most times will be 9am-4.30pm)

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Stirling Theological College and Spiritual Health Victoria have developed a University of Divinity accredited project focused on inter-faith perspectives in spiritual care.

This program will offer practitioners of spiritual care in healthcare and community contexts an opportunity to experience 6 faith traditions through a day's immersion.

Reading and relevant research for each presenter and topic will be given to students in advance and also during each session. Dates have been chosen to fit with festivals, special days and cultural calendars for each faith.

Where: Separate venue for each faith community. Exact details upon enrolment.

  • Christian Orthodox – 22nd August (5-9 Murray Street, Yarraville)
  • Jewish – 8th September (76 Alma Road, St Kilda)
  • Hindu - 21st September (197 Danks Street, Albert Park)
  • Sikh – 1st October (127 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn)
  • Muslim – 13th October (66-68 Jeffcott Street, W. Melbourne)
  • Buddhist – 24th October (325-339 Greens Road, Keysborough)

Cost: $550 (Audit part of the course). This course can be used for credit towards a number of University degrees and awards.

MORE: 
Stirling Theological College
Dr Alan Niven
Tel: (03) 9790 1000
Email: aniven@stirling.edu.au

Partner Faith organisations: The Buddhist Council of Victoria (BCV), the Hindu Community Council of Victoria (HCCV), the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV), the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), the Orthodox Christian Chaplaincy Council, and the Sikh Interfaith Council (SIC).

REPORT | UCAE | Annual Social Justice Lunch | Immoral Detention | Sunday 7 August 2016 | 12.30pm

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The fundamental flaws in our asylum policies

Keynote Speaker: Daniel Webb, Director of Legal Advocacy, Human Rights Law Centre
Daniel leads much of the Centre’s work defending the rights of people seeking asylum and people in all forms of detention. Daniel’s recent work includes High Court challenges to the Australian Government’s offshore detention regime and its secretive detention of 157 people at sea beneath the deck of an Australian customs ship (CPCF), as well as the #LetThemStay campaign run in partnership with GetUp! and the Australian Churches for Refugees Taskforce.

Daniel has travelled to Manus Island twice to inspect the detention centre and transit facility. By investigating conditions on the ground he helped shine a light on the darkest corners of Australia’s immigration detention network.

Some key goals of the Human Rights Legal Centre:
1. To increase awareness and depth of understanding about the unsuitability of current offshore processing system

2. To continue to advocate through the judicial system for the 300-310 asylum seekers receiving medical care in Australia, seeking non-return to offshore processing

3. To offer constructive, humanitarian and sustainable solutions to what is a growing global problem

4. To be an independent advocate for those who endure unfair and uncertain incarceration, even though being a refugee is not a guilty offence.

5. To encourage regional Sovereign Country cooperation, establishing UN-endorsed refugee queues at known departure countries for timely and efficient processing in accordance with Internationally-agreed Refugee conventions

Where: St. John's Uniting Church, 567 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick

Considerations: wish to support the continuing work of Human Rights Law Centre? Donate online

MORE:
Uniting Church of Australia,
St. John's Uniting Church, Social Justice Centre
567 Glen Huntly Rd. Elsternwick
Jane Oldfield Email janeoldfield@netspace.net.au

BCV | Launch of The Buddhist Climate Action Kit | Wednesday 17 August 2016 | 6-8pm

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Introducing a comprehensive guide to aligning communities with principles of sustainability, connection with nature and climate action.

Speakers include:
  • Ven Change ji, Dharma Drumm Mountain Buddhist Association USA Centre
  • Anglican Bishop Philip Huggins
  • Ven Boonsom, Chair of the Buddhist Council of Victoria
Where: Melbourne Thai Buddhist Temple, 489 Elgar Road, Box Hill

Registrations: RSVP: interfaith@bcv.org.au

MORE: 
The Buddhist Council of Victoria (BCV) and the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC)
Email: interfaith@bcv.org.au
Tel: 0411 883 988
Website: www.bcv.org.au
Website: www.arrcc.org.au

MWN | Women of Faith and Feminism | Wednesday 24 August 2016 | 6.15pm

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Join Women’s Melbourne Network for a frank, fearless of discussion with women of faith and feminism.

Speakers:
  • Sherene Hassan, a director of the Islamic Museum of Australia in Thornbury;
  • Bishop Genieve Blackwell, the second woman to be appointed Bishop in the Melbourne Anglican Church; and
  • Lee Kofman, a Russian-born Israeli-Australian author.
You’ll have the chance to ask questions and participate in what promises to be a stimulating conversation.

Where: Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000

Cost: $15 adult | $10 concession

Registration: Online through TryBooking

MORE: 
Women's Melbourne Network | Women of Faith and Feminism
Susanne Newton
Email: susannenewton@hotmail.com
Tel: 0413 357 532

CMI | Youth Parliament of World Religions 2016 | Saturday 3 September 2016 | 5.30-10pm

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Calling all youth wanting to help build a more compassionate and just Australia

Join young people (17-35yrs) from diverse faith backgrounds at Youth PoWR (Parliament of the World's Religions) to have a VOICE and a VOTE in shaping our multi-religious, multicultural society.

Vote on which issues of compassion and justice you would like to see civic and religious leaders enhance. Meet young people from diverse faith backgrounds to share how you can together help build a more compassionate & just society.

With speakers & performances from 8 different religious traditions, this event will be filled with loads of entertainment and energy!!

Where: Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College, 128 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW

Considerations: Vegetarian refreshments served

Cost: $10 donation appreciated

Registrations: For online registration, visit EventBright. Onsite from 5.30pm

MORE:
Columbian Mission Institute | Youth PoWR 2016
Level 8, 23 Berry Street
NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2059
Tel: 02 9352 8000
Email: cmi@columban.org.au
Website: https://www.columban.org.au

PPLS | Kill the Darling – Live N Local in the Library | Wednesday 24 August | 6.30–7.10pm

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Kill the Darling are performing at St Kilda Library as part of Live N Local – a week of free live music events within City of Port Phillip venues and places.  

Anchored by Tasha Lloyd’s soaring vocals and Dave Hobson’s hypnotic guitar melodies, Kill The Darling layer guitar and vocal loops to create haunting soundscapes. With Alice Duncan (bass) and Travis Jones (drums), they have played extensively around Melbourne at venues including The Gasometer, The Tote, The Brunswick Hotel, The Catfish and The Workers Club.  Listen to Kill the Darling here: https://killthedarling.bandcamp.com/

The event also has a strong link and relationship to the St Kilda Festival.  Live N Local showcases the exceptional talent and great venues on offer across the City of Port Phillip community.  The Live N Local program has been developed to reward and support local emerging and established artists. To view the full program of events, visit the Live N Local website: http://www.livenlocal.com.au/

Where: St Kilda Library

Cost: FREE – No bookings required

MORE: 
Port Phillip Library Service
Tel: 9209 6655
Email: library@portphillip.vic.gov.au

JCCV | Mental Health Forum | Sunday 11 September 2016 | 7.30pm

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Open the discussion on mental health issues, encourage people to seek help and reduce weight bearing upon individuals,  families and community

Guest Speakers:
-- Hon Martin Foley, Minister for Mental health
Mental health policy and reducing the stigma

-- Marilyn Kraner, Jewish Care Victoria
Mental health awareness and reducing the stigma

-- Dr George Halasz, Psychiatrist
Intergenerational mental health issues

-- Jack Heath, CEO SANE Australia
Dimensions of suicide and suicide prevention

-- Steven Bedwell, Comedian, TV Producer and radio personality
Personal Story

Where: Beth Weizmann Community Centre, 306 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield South 3162

Cost: gold coin donation on entry

Bookings: essential. Limited seats. RSVP: david@jccv.org.au

MORE: 
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria
306 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield South, Victoria 3162
Tel: 9272 5566
Email: anat.aloni@jccv.org.au
Website: www.jccv.org.au

JCCV | SEMINAR | Adam Slonim | Keeping your cool - emotional self-control | Thursday 18 August 2016 | 9-10.30am

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Less is more and you are in control!

  • How do I keep my responses in check when my hot buttons are being triggered?
  • How do I get the best out of any situation when those around me are losing it and I need to keep it under control? 
Where: Beth Weizmann Community Centre, 306 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield South 3162

Cost: gold coin donation at the door

Bookings: Essential Tel 9272 5566; Email anat.aloni@jccv.org.au

MORE: 
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria
306 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield South, Victoria 3162
Tel: 9272 5566
Email: anat.aloni@jccv.org.au
Website: www.jccv.org.au

PWR | Reasons to Resist Violence and Recommit to Peacebuilding | 22 July 2016

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The recent rash of egregious violence has been shocking; not only because of the sheer number of incidents, their frequency, their aberrant severity, and the amount of lives lost and injured.

Though all of these are important in their own right, it is disturbing because of the trends that have begun to emerge. Violence, it seems, is increasingly being employed as a method of resolving personal, interpersonal, social, political, and religious conflict. It is showing itself as a common response to everything from petty objection to deep rage, and in the last few weeks, revenge.

It’s been little more than a generation since a nonviolent movement for civil rights succeeded in liberating America from the shackles of much of the unapologetic institutionalized racism. Yet the insidious roots of racism have continued to sprout, often lethally in instances of police brutality. And we are now seeing violent reaction.

Recent political rhetoric indicates that two of the most visible superpowers on earth - the UK and the US - intend to reject the building blocks upon which they were founded: those of a pluralistic, united, “better together” society. New building blocks are being constructed to create borders and walls.

Our national military ideologies directly and indirectly contribute to a culture of killing, both “at home and abroad,” by teaching our soldiers and citizens that it is acceptable to kill other human beings because someone has designated them as “ the enemy.” Military violence has reached extreme levels of both normalization and depersonalization as our drones mechanistically murder “targets” and civilians alike.

The message is clear: “We are giving up on peace.”

The result is the rejection of human beings from equal inclusion in both our cultures and territories, whether they be fellow citizens or future neighbors.

In 2015, the Parliament of the World’s Religions called those gathered in Salt Lake City, and our community around the world, to endorse a declaration decrying War, Violence, and Hate Speech, and to commit to bringing about transformative action on a personal and societal level.

Over the past year, the Parliament has responded to several tragic world events, through spiritual meditation and prayer, through training, through resources for reflection and education, through solidarity and embodied solidarity, through “sorrow and distress,” through calls to action, and through reminders of the past.

But as our world goes through these cycles of strife, I urge you on behalf of the Parliament to:
Recommit to the material presented in the Declaration Against War, Violence, and Hate Speech from the 2015 Parliament.
  • Resist the temptation to be satisfied with simple, uncomplicated answers. The incidents of violence, hate, and exclusivist rhetoric around our globe stem from a multitude of factors, and to pick one to the exclusion of others ignores the nuances of and motivations behind each tragedy. Don’t distance yourself from the issues because they don’t touch you, or remove yourself from the challenge of making this world better because it seems like a futile effort. Instead, allow yourself to be confused, to be shocked, to be hurt, and use that emotion to spur your personal action.
  • Remind yourself that there is wisdom and power both within and beyond yourself. Draw on the best parts of your religious traditions. Dig into the wealth of accumulated knowledge that comprises your faith. Even as you recognize your own power, join together with others; it is easier to be discouraged, to feel futility, when you are acting alone.
  • Remember the times when non-violent action made a difference. Remember Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Martin Buber, Khān Abdul Ghaffār Khān, Daniel Berrigan, Thich Nhat Hanh, Toyohiko Kagawa, Nelson Mandela, Adolfo Pérez Esquivel. Stand with the people who are seeking reform at all levels, with government and law enforcement officials who are trying compassionately to de-escalate extremism and to reach out to those in society who might be prone to extremist ideology and targeted violence. 
Violence speaks quickly and loudly. Working for peace is long and arduous, but the results resonate and have the power to be world-changing.

Larry Greenfield
Executive Director, Parliament of the World’s Religions

The Parliament of the World’s Religions has a focused commitment to address issues of violence. It is one of three critical issues that hold priority in our mission and work.
Read & Sign the Parliament Declaration on War, Violence, and Hate Speech

View this Statement on the Parliament of the World's Religions Website

MORE:
Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions
70 East Lake Street, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60601 USA
Tel: 312-629-2990
Website: https://parliamentofreligions.org/

JCMA | OPEN LETTER | To Our Christian Brothers and Sisters | 28 July 2016

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We were deeply distressed to hear of the attack in the church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray and the brutal killing of Father Jacques Hamel in his church.

This is an affront to all people of religion and we join together as Jews, Christians and Muslims to condemn this violent attack in a place of peace and prayer.

Know that we share in your pain and sorrow.  The victims and their families and friends are all in our prayers.

We unequivocally condemn those who carried out this attack in the name of God and reject their toxic distortion of Islam.

Gathering this weekend for our annual conference, we stand together in the hope that our love and compassion will help overcome bigotry and hatred.

May the blessing of Shalom, Peace, Salaam speedily grace our planet.

Rabbi Ralph Genende
President JCMA on behalf of JCMA

MORE: 
Ginette Everest, JCMA Executive Officer
Tel: (03) 9287 5590
Email: executiveofficer@jcma.org.au

Members of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities have been coming together since 2003 in JCMA forums, conferences and events to learn more about each other and address some of the more difficult and controversial questions our communities face today.

JCMA recognises the importance of educating our young people in intercultural understanding and respect and runs a primary and secondary school program in Victoria. A Jewish, Christian and Muslim present together giving students and teachers the opportunity to challenge stereotypes and learn to respect diversity and difference.

GEIFN | Media Mix | August

WORDS
Approx 5 min reads

Intro
Harold Mitchell looks into Ancient Greek History for lessons for modern uncertain times, suggesting "A huge weight on the shoulders of the younger Xenophon" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/business/media-and-marketing/a-huge-weight-on-the-shoulders-of-the-younger-xenophon-20160707-gq0g1s.html

Stephanie Peatling shares the Australian Government's definition of terrorism, celebrating free speech and calling for all individuals to have a more informed public discourse, citing "Not all attacks are terrorism, says Attorney-General George Brandis" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/not-all-attacks-are-terrorism-says-attorneygeneral-george-brandis-20160724-gqcl7n.html

Cynthia Karena shares her view, practice and experience of discovering how in "Faith: Self-centredness brings misery" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/faith-selfcentredness-brings-misery-20160715-gq6x8j.html


Intra
Maureen Mathews answered a reader's question about certainty, settling and taking the plunge when "About Last Night: Is marriage the right choice?" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/family-relationships-and-sex/about-last-night-is-marriage-the-right-choice-20160630-gpvk61.html

Larissa Ham sheds some light on self-employment and running a growing business, sharing "'My biggest mistake': Entrepreneurs reveal where they went wrong" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/small-business/entrepreneur/my-biggest-mistake-entrepreneurs-reveal-where-they-went-wrong-20160704-gpxw8u.html

New York Times salute the life of humanitarian "Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel winner, dies at 87" via The Irish Times
http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/us/elie-wiesel-holocaust-survivor-and-nobel-winner-dies-at-87-1.2708810


Inter
Jim Bright explores leadership, power broking and human fallibility, explaining "The dark arts of 'ego depletion' and 'moral licensing'" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/business/workplace-relations/the-dark-arts-of-ego-depletion-and-moral-licensing-20160711-gq38sh.html

Raffaello Pantucci describes the connections between unchecked anger, perceived societal exclusion, media coverage, mass murdering and other reasons for "The lost souls using ideology to express personal anger" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/comment/the-lost-souls-using-ideology-to-express-personal-anger-20160725-gqczgg.html

Henrietta Cook reports on a study that connects improving literacy results to declining crime rates resulting in growing benefits for individuals, families and society, citing "Crime rate drop linked to vocational education" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/victoria/crime-rate-drop-linked-to-vocational-education-20160726-gqe5qp.html


Multi
Kristie Kellahan explores an example of making the sums stack up in fast moving times as "Diverse interests add up to maths expertise" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/business/workplace-relations/diverse-interests-add-up-to-maths-expertise-20160711-gq31wb.html

Jewel Topsfield reveals the surprising results of closer collaboration between Clayton North Primary School and neighbouring cultures as "Happy, inclusive teaching a lesson learned for Indonesia" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/indonesian-education-feature-20160627-gptb3f.html

Larissa Ham explores a role of corporate philanthropy bringing rewards to the street as "A place to call home: Entrepreneur gives youth charity Streat a fresh start" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/growing/a-place-to-call-home-entrepreneur-gives-youth-charity-streat-a-fresh-start-20160718-gq805p.html


All
Eli Choueifaty explores difference, inquiries and dignified responses as "ABC series You Can't Ask That strikes a chord with its surprising humour" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/abc-series-you-cant-ask-that-strikes-a-chord-with-its-surprising-humour-20160719-gq90v7.html

Melinda Houston explores the increasing equitable inclusion and depiction of Australia as "More Indigenous faces in television show positive cultural direction" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/entertainment/tv-guide/more-indigenous-faces-in-television-show-positive-cultural-direction-20160616-gpkwhi.html?

Annabel Ross reveals a multicultural festival approach to tackling fears, celebrating diversity and showing mature informed public discussion as "West Writers Forum's 'Danger Asians' debate explores the perils of Pauline Hanson" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/books/west-writers-forums-danger-asians-debate-explores-the-perils-of-pauline-hanson-20160721-gqat7y.html


Togather
Airtasker markets itself as a trusted community marketplace for people and businesses to outsource tasks, find local services or hire flexible staff in minutes - online or via mobile. Post your task, Whether it’s cleaning your home, or putting together furniture, just describe a task you’d like to get done, set a budget and you’ll start to receive offers from Airtasker Workers.
https://www.airtasker.com/

Tammy Mills explains the origin story of a Victorian-born service club currently competing for public recognition, inviting us to "Meet the head of Apex" via The Age
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/meet-the-head-of-apex-20160708-gq1c2o.html

Nicole Hasham sheds light on early government-business collaborations to address refugee resettlement, suggesting "'Anyone can build a future': private sector heeds the call to help refugees forge [a] way in Australia" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/anyone-can-build-a-future-private-sector-heeds-the-call-to-help-refugees-forge-way-in-australia-20160722-gqc4lb.html


Nobly
Sophie Quick explores the outcomes of Salt Lake City's response to homelessness and "A place to lay your head" via The Big Issue
http://www.thebigissue.org.au/blog/2016/06/21/a-place-to-lay-your-head/

Hannie Rayson shares the song of a modern major multicultural, where "In Dandenong, there are more than 150 ways to say welcome" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://smh.com.au/entertainment/in-dandenong-there-are-more-than-150-ways-to-say-welcome-20160701-gpwi15.html

Alexander Masters explains the Plutocratic Proposal for advancing medicinal research and "The people's cure for cancer: crowdfunding experimental treatments" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellbeing/fitness/the-peoples-cure-for-cancer-crowdfunding-experimental-treatments-20160708-gq1dla.html


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TED TALKS
Approx 20min presentations

Jeremy Rifkin: "The empathic civilization"

Boghuma Kabisen Titanji: Ethical riddles in HIV research

Bjarke Ingels: 3 warp-speed architecture tales

Diane J. Savino: The case for same-sex marriage

Richard Wilkinson: How economic inequality harms societies

Andy Puddicombe: All it takes is 10 mindful minutes


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GUEST SINGS
Approx 5 min presentation

Sinead O'Connor - Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi (Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace)
https://youtu.be/vToimPtYGyU


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STREET JIVES
Approx 2 min presentation

Sesame Street's Chris and Penguin - Stop and Think Song
http://youtu.be/g8hCjrH-1JQ



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HISTORY SHOWS
Approx 9 min presentation

Bill Wurtz - A Short Unverified Account of Japan's Past
https://youtu.be/Mh5LY4Mz15o

UCAE | Annual Social Justice Lunch | Immoral Detention | Sunday 7 August 2016 | 12noon for 12.30pm

[Edited extract from public address]

The fundamental flaws in our asylum policies

Keynote Speaker: Daniel Webb, Director of Legal Advocacy, Human Rights Law Centre
Daniel leads much of the Centre’s work defending the rights of people seeking asylum and people in all forms of detention. Daniel’s recent work includes High Court challenges to the Australian Government’s offshore detention regime and its secretive detention of 157 people at sea beneath the deck of an Australian customs ship (CPCF), as well as the #LetThemStay campaign run in partnership with GetUp! and the Australian Churches for Refugees Taskforce.

Daniel has travelled to Manus Island twice to inspect the detention centre and transit facility. By investigating conditions on the ground he helped shine a light on the darkest corners of Australia’s immigration detention network.

Prior to joining the HRLC Daniel was a senior lawyer with Victoria Legal Aid, specialising in mental health and disability advocacy, and for 12 months was The People’s Lawyer in the Republic of Kiribati. His NGO experience includes internships with the Cambodian Centre for Human Rights in Phnom Penh and Transparency International in Port Moresby, PNG. Daniel has also worked at the Yamatji Land and Sea Council and Pilbara Native Title Service, is on the Policy Committee of Liberty Victoria and a board member of Reprieve Australia. In 2010 Daniel was awarded an LIV President’s Award for his outstanding work for human rights and social justice.

Where: St. John's Uniting Church, 567 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick

Cost: $25.

Considerations: Lunch. Silent auction. Softdrinks supplied, BYO wine.
Can't attend but wish to support the continuing work of Human Rights Law Centre? Donate online

Bookings: extended for GEIFN readers to 2 August 2016, Tel Jane Oldfield 9530 0684; Email janeoldfield@netspace.net.au

MORE:
Uniting Church of Australia,
St. John's Uniting Church, Social Justice Centre
567 Glen Huntly Rd. Elsternwick

CMFN | The Voice of Faith: 5th Anniversary | Sunday 7 August 2016 | 8am

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Join us and special guests for a special anniversary program and cutting of the cake.

The Voice of Faith radio program started in 2011 with only a few presenters. The show consists of Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh faith panellists and guest speakers throughout the month. On 7 August, the show will mark a milestone: 5 years of being on the air. A special program is being hosted on that morning and a cake cutting ceremony will take place. Everyone is invited.

Voice of Faith program is on air every Sunday from 8am to 9am on FM 97.7 and is broadcast online on www.caseyradio.com.au.

Hosted by the Casey Multifaith Network and nurtured by Mr Gamini Fonseka, a longstanding member of the Network.

Where: 3SER Casey Radio, Suite 7, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne

MORE:
The Casey Multi-Faith Network
Secretary
Email: caseymultifaith@gmail.com
Website: www.caseymultifaith.org.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/caseymultifaith

KHT | Weaving Workshops with Bronwyn Razem | Friday 19 August 2016

[Edited extract from public address]

Join master weaver and fibre artist Bronwyn Razem (Gunditjmara/Kirrae Whurrong) for a selection of weaving workshops in August.

Bronwyn's art practice has taken her internationally and statewide, and she has been shortlisted in the Victorian Indigenous Art Awards, winning the Acquisitive Art Award in 2013. In her workshops she will use various mediums of natural fibres, raffia, and wool.

Considerations: Workshops include materials with tea and coffee provided. All skill levels suitable. Bookings are essential.

Where: Level 3, Yarra Building, Federation Square

Woven Pendant Workshop | Friday 19 August | 10.30am-12.30pm

In this workshop you will learn a range of stitches to create a woven pendant using colourful rafia that can be worn around the neck.
Cost: $33 (inc. GST)
Bookings: Online through TryBooking or contact 8662 6336

Bush Toys Workshop | Friday 19 August | 1.30-3pm

Through the simple method of “wrapping” vibrant wool around native grass and sticks you will create colourful animal sculptures.
Cost: $33 (inc. GST)
Bookings: Online through TryBooking or contact 8662 6336

MORE:
Koorie Heritage Trust
Cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Federation Square, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Naomi Velaphi - Public Programs Coordinator
Tel: 8662 6336
Email: info@koorieheritagetrust.com
Internet: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com

KHT | Monthly Weaving Workshops | Various Dates | 12noon-1pm

[Edited extract from public address]
This regular workshop gives keen weavers a chance to build their weaving skills.
Spots still available in our monthly weaving workshops with Yorta Yorta weaver Donna Blackall.

Scheduled Dates
Friday 12th August
Friday 9th September
Friday 7th October
Friday 11th November

Considerations: Workshops include tea and coffee. All skill levels suitable. Bookings are essential.

Where: Level 3, Yarra Building, Federation Square

Cost: $16.50 (inc. GST)

Bookings: RSVP TryBooking or contact Tel 8662 6336

MORE:
Koorie Heritage Trust
Cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Federation Square, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Naomi Velaphi - Public Programs Coordinator
Tel: 8662 6336
Email: info@koorieheritagetrust.com
Internet: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com

KHT | PUBLIC PROGRAM | An Afternoon with Talgium Edwards | Saturday 13 August | 1pm

[Edited extract from public address]

Join artist Talgium Edwards in the gallery for an afternoon of yarning, song and carving.

Talgium Edwards is a Yorta Yorta / Mutti Mutti / Boonerwrung / Palawa / Taungurung artist who has been carving emu eggs for over 30 years. He also paints, carves and does wood burning. He is a storyteller, amongst other talents and has exhibited nationally and internationally.

Where: Level 1, Yarra Building, Federation Square

Bookings: RSVP Here

MORE:
Koorie Heritage Trust
Cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Federation Square, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Naomi Velaphi - Public Programs Coordinator
Tel: 8662 6336
Email: info@koorieheritagetrust.com
Internet: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com

MIA+JSC | Crossing the bar; beyond taboo and shame | Tantra Conference | Saturday 13 August 2016 | 8.30am-5pm

[Edited extract from public address]

We live in a world of categories - little boxes. We conform for fear of being rejected.

We are so often constricted by taboos that have no real substance to them, by the need to conform, by the need to ‘look right’ and say the right things that we suppress the best elements in our character, the finest contribution that we can really make. So we experience shame and distress. The tantric path seeks to free people from such inhibitions and to let them become what they really are.

Speakers: Dr. Jayant Bhalchandra Bapat and Herman Roborgh

Where: Janssen Spirituality Centre, 22 Woodvale Road, Boronia Vic 3155

Cost: $45

Bookings: RSVP by 31 July 2016, Email: jeandupuche@gmail.com Tel: 0417 560 087. Please advise any dietary requirements.

MORE:
MELA Interfaith Association and Janssen Spirituality Centre
Jean Dupuche
Email: jeandupuche@gmail.com
Tel: 0417 560 087

MPIN | Listening to the Land | Spring is Coming Walk - Rye Back Beach No. 16 | Sunday 28 August 2016 | 1-4pm

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'Spring is Coming' Listening to the Land program begins at 1pm and includes an introductory talk, a listening walk, and a meditation. 

The walk and meditation will be led by Gunditjamara Elder, Uncle Lionel Lauch.

Listening to the Land is an initiative of the Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Network, seeking to bring people from different faith and cultural backgrounds together to connect or reconnect with the Land and to be moved to care for the Land.

The walk will conclude around 4pm and afternoon tea will take place afterwards. Bring a vegetarian plate to afternoon tea, something easy to share. Plates and cups will be provided.

Meeting Point: No 16 Beach Car Park - end of Marcia Avenue, Rye.
Map: https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-38.3902834,144.79082,17z
Melway Ref: 167, J10

Considerations: The walk is mildly strenuous. Look forward to seeing you there – sunshine or rain.

Cost: The event is by donation.

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The Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Network (MPIN)
Judy O’Donnell
Tel: 03 5974 4969
Mobile: 0400 088 410

Acknowledging the traditional owners and custodians of the land, the Boonwurrung/Bunurong people, part of the Kulin Nation, and their elders past and present.

URI+BIC | PUBLIC FORUM | War, Faith and Peace | Friday 12 August 2016 | 9.30am-3pm

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Exploring the role of religion in fostering peace or causing conflict throughout Australian history. How does religion shape peace and conflict in Australia today? 

Forum followed by free conflict resolution training for young people (open for those aged 18-30), delivered by experienced intercultural youth education trainers. Learn key skills on understanding the common causes of conflict and how to respectfully negotiate differences.

Keynote Speaker: Dr Des Cahill, Professor of Intercultural Studies at RMIT University and currently chairs the Australian chapter of Religions for Peace International, the world’s largest interfaith organisation, and represents Australia on the executive committee of the Religions for Peace Asia.

Conflict Resolution Trainer: Nivy Balachandran, Co founder and current Director of InterAction, Australia’s first youth lead interfaith organization, where she runs interfaith training and education about the world’s religion and worldviews for young people across Australia. She is the Regional Coordinator of the global interfaith organisation (Australia-Pacific) United Religions Initiative (URI), an international grassroots interfaith organisation. URI is a global grassroots interfaith network that cultivates peace and justice by engaging people to bridge religious and cultural differences and work together for the good of their communities and the world.

Where: Bendigo TAFE - City Campus, Room P1.49 - Library Seminar Room, Building P, 23 Mundy St, Bendigo VIC 3550

Inclusions: Lunch and morning tea provided. Please advise any dietary restrictions

Bookings: RSVP by 4 August 2016 to Nivy Balachandran, Email nivy@uri.org

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United Religions Initiative
Nivy Balachandran
Email nivy@uri.org

In partnership with the Bendigo Interfaith Council
This event is supported by the State Government of Victoria, Bendigo TAFE and Cultural Infusion.

GOVA | APPLICATIONS OPEN | Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse | Applications Closing 30 September 2016

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Private sessions have allowed thousands of Australians to share their story in person with a Commissioner.

If you would like to share your story in a private session, you need to apply by 30 September 2016.

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Australian Government
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
Tel 1800 099 340
Email: contact@childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au
Website: www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au