AIS | TRAINING | Showing Up: Bystander Intervention Program

[Edited extract from public address]

Empowering people to be active bystanders when confronted with Islamophobia or Antisemitism; trained to be confident and tooled-up to take a safe active stance when observing Antisemitism and Islamophobia.

As part of the Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Action Plan, the Victorian Government is supporting key organisations to deliver community-led responses to Islamophobia and Antisemitism.  A collaboration between the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV), Australian Intercultural Society (AIS), Australian Union of Jewish Students (AUJS) and Benevolence Australia who have formed a united body aimed at addressing these issues.

Teaming up with the renowned training organisation Polykala, for their experiential leadership programs including ‘Say no to racism’ and their work in diversity and inclusion training.

Delivered across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, the half day programs will:

• Provide community-led responses to Islamophobia and Antisemitism
• Support people who have been subjected to Islamophobia and Antisemitism
• Support bystanders to respond to situations
• Raise awareness of issues and promote respectful behaviour and interfaith understanding

We currently have sessions arranged for the following dates:

• Friday 1 February 2019
• Monday 4 February 2019 (BE QUICK, ONLY FEW SPOTS REMAIN...)
• Monday 18 March 2019
• Tuesday 30 April 2019

Cost: Free. Bookings essential as places limited.

Bookings: online

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