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2018-19 Multifaith Calendar

The following are major holy days and festivals for Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. Whilst this list is not exhaustive it is comprehensive to represent each of the religions in good faith.

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Statement on acts of violence on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand

The Faith Communities Council of Victoria has issued the following statement in response to the recent acts of violence at two Mosques in Christchurch:

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Interfaith Project Officer: Melton City Council

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to assume the role of Interfaith Project Officer in one of the fastest growing regions in Australia.

Interfaith Project Officer
Part Time (0.6 EFT fixed term to January 2021)
Location: Melton
Reference: 4605269
Salary $66,191 to $76,220 pro rata + 9.5% Super

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Chaplains to be banned in ACT public schools, those left forced to teach non-religious roles

Chaplains will be banned from Canberra's public schools from the end of the year in a move that goes beyond federal Labor policy to allow a choice of religious or secular workers.

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Source: ABC

Hindu girl barred from attending school after getting nose pierced

A Hindu school girl in Perth, Western Australia, has been barred from attending her school after she recently had her nose pierced.

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Source: SBS

Schools Program Education Officer Position JCMA

POSITION TITLE:   JCMA Education Officer - Part time

REPORTS TO:  JCMA Executive Officer

EMPLOYMENT LOCATION: East Melbourne

APPLICATIONS DUE: Sunday, 3 March 2019

PURPOSE OF THE ORGANISATION

The Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia (JCMA) is a not for profit, volunteer based organisation. The JCMA aims to prevent emotional and physical abuse arising from religious intolerance and cultural discrimination. JCMA programs and events bring together members of the Abrahamic faiths to build relationships based on mutual respect and understanding through dialogue and shared experience.

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Hindu monastic order is reclaiming transgender people’s status in Indian society

On a warm January evening, sadhus and devotees surrounded Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, the former reality TV star, jostling to get a selfie with her. 

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Source: Religion News Service

Rabbi becomes the first Jew to address the Australian Parliamentary Friends of Multiculturalism

The APFM commemorated their annual UN Interfaith Harmony Week in Parliament House on Feb 13 2019. Promoted by Religions for Peace Australia and the Canberra Interfaith Forum.

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Source: J-wire

Unpacking the concept of sewa

At its inaugural conference Elevate 2019 held in February, the Young Sikh Professionals Network (YSPN) explored the concept of sewa in a rapidly changing world.

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Source: Indian Link

Interfaith Rainforest Initiative: Uniting people of all faiths to end tropical deforestation

The Interfaith Rainforest Initiative brings the commitment, influence and moral authority of religions to efforts to protect the world’s rainforests and the indigenous peoples that serve as their guardians.

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Source: Interfaith Rainforest

French retailer Decathlon suspends sale of sportswear hijab amid 'violent controversy'

French retailer Decathlon has backtracked on plans to sell a sportswear hijab after receiving what it described as "unprecedented insults and threats".

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Source: ABC

2019 Victorian Mosque Open Day

The Islamic Council of Victoria is hosting a Mosque Open Day on Sunday 17 March 2019.

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Source: Islamic Council of Victoria