[Edited extract from public address]
Schedule:
12:00pm-1:25pm: Registration, networking, lunch and activities
1:30pm-2:15pm: Honoured guests and keynote speech on:
My faith and Refugee Journey by Fablice Manirakiza, Child soldier in war-torn Burundi and current advocate for migrant and refugee communities
2:20pm-3:50pm: Workshops and plenary sessions (see below)
4:00pm-4:30pm: Summary & closing ceremony
Workshops & Plenary Sessions:
Detailed descriptions of each workshop and plenary session will be announced soon.
Where: Springvale City Hall, 397-405 Springvale Road, Springvale (Mel Ref 80 A11)
Flyer: click here to view flyer
Bookings: Online through EventBrite and click on the green Register button.
Travel to Springvale City Hall
Public Transport:
Train: Cranbourne or Pakenham lines - Springvale Station is 10-15 minutes’ walk to Springvale City Hall.
Bus: 902 - Hillcrest Grove/Springvale Road or Boonah Street/Springvale Road are the two closest stops to Springvale City Hall.
Car:
Springvale City Hall is located 30 minutes by car from Melbourne's CDB and easy to get to via the Monash Freeway and Eastlink. Parking is available on site and surrounding areas (Grace Park Avenue and small parking off Hillcrest Avenue). Please allow time to find parking nearby. Please note: Building works are currently taking place next door to Springvale City Hall.
MORE:
Faith Communities Council of Victoria
Mr Sandy Kouroupidis, Multifaith Officer
Tel: 0412 670 369
Email: officer@faithvictoria.org.au
Website: www.faithvictoria.org.au
This event is proudly supported by the Faith Communities Council of Victoria, the Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong, The City of Greater Dandenong, and the Victorian State Government - Department of Premier and Cabinet.
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.
This year's conference is also an opportunity for the Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong to celebrate and mark 30 years of interfaith engagement within the local community and beyond.Schedule:
12:00pm-1:25pm: Registration, networking, lunch and activities
1:30pm-2:15pm: Honoured guests and keynote speech on:
My faith and Refugee Journey by Fablice Manirakiza, Child soldier in war-torn Burundi and current advocate for migrant and refugee communities
2:20pm-3:50pm: Workshops and plenary sessions (see below)
4:00pm-4:30pm: Summary & closing ceremony
Workshops & Plenary Sessions:
Detailed descriptions of each workshop and plenary session will be announced soon.
- Workshop 1: Refugees and asylum seekers: Celebrating their courage and achievements
- Workshop 2: Voices of Youth: Faith, Values and World Views
- Workshop 3: Faith and Creative Arts: a hands on experience!
- Workshop 4: Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme
Where: Springvale City Hall, 397-405 Springvale Road, Springvale (Mel Ref 80 A11)
Flyer: click here to view flyer
Bookings: Online through EventBrite and click on the green Register button.
Travel to Springvale City Hall
Public Transport:
Train: Cranbourne or Pakenham lines - Springvale Station is 10-15 minutes’ walk to Springvale City Hall.
Bus: 902 - Hillcrest Grove/Springvale Road or Boonah Street/Springvale Road are the two closest stops to Springvale City Hall.
Car:
Springvale City Hall is located 30 minutes by car from Melbourne's CDB and easy to get to via the Monash Freeway and Eastlink. Parking is available on site and surrounding areas (Grace Park Avenue and small parking off Hillcrest Avenue). Please allow time to find parking nearby. Please note: Building works are currently taking place next door to Springvale City Hall.
MORE:
Faith Communities Council of Victoria
Mr Sandy Kouroupidis, Multifaith Officer
Tel: 0412 670 369
Email: officer@faithvictoria.org.au
Website: www.faithvictoria.org.au
This event is proudly supported by the Faith Communities Council of Victoria, the Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong, The City of Greater Dandenong, and the Victorian State Government - Department of Premier and Cabinet.