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Established in 2010, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is Victoria’s umbrella multifaith body. It is the successor to the Leaders of Faith Communities Forum, founded in 1995.

FCCV was created to contribute to the harmony of the Victorian community by promoting positive relations between people of different faiths and greater public knowledge and mutual understanding of the teachings, customs and practices of Victoria's diverse faith traditions.

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What can we do about violence against women in the community?: The Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong

From November 26, 2015 09:00 until November 26, 2015 15:00

The City of Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network would like to invite you to:

What can we do about violence against women in the Community?
 
Date: Thursday, 26 November 2015     Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Council Chamber and Formal Meeting Room: 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
 
This workshop in the City of Greater Dandenong will discuss public safety for ALL women in the community. It is being conducted as a collaborative project between the City of Greater Dandenong, the Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong, Uniting Church, Victoria Police, Women’s Health in the South
East (WHISE) among other partners.A discussion and an opportunity for women to tell their stories about public violence against women, overcoming feelings of isolation, vulnerability and disengagement as well as perceptions of safety will seek to break down some of the concerns and barriers experienced by women of diverse backgrounds.
 
SPEAKERS:
  • Susan Carland (Australian Muslim of the Year 2004) 
  • Crystal Bruton (Women With A Disability)
  • Helen Bnads (Aboriginal/Indigenous)
  • Deputy Commissioner Wendy Steendam (Victoria Police)
 
For more information: Contact April Robinson, Interfaith Network Developer, Uniting Church April.Robinson@victas.uca.org.au or visit http://pvaw.eventbrite.com.au?s=46455252
 
This event is being sponsored by Southern Melbourne, Uniting Through Faiths, WHISE, Victoria Police, City of Greater Dandenong, State Government of Victoria and The Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong.
 

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