Faith Communities Council of Victoria: Promoting a Harmonious Victoria

Welcome to FCCV

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.

2025 & 2026 Multifaith Calendar

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

Click here to view 2025 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)

A2 poster version of 2025 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)

Click here to view 2026 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)

FCCV statement on attack on Adass Israel Synagogue

6/12/2024

The Faith Communities Council of Victoria has issued the following statement in response to the arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea:

Why Australian attitudes on immigration and religion have hardened but social cohesion is stable

20231002 thevoice

Almost half of Australians surveyed in a new report believe immigration levels are too high — a belief driven by economic and housing concerns, rather than opposition to diversity.

Source: SBS

Allan government faces showdown with faith groups over hate laws

20231002 thevoice

A proposed overhaul of Victoria’s hate laws has provoked a backlash from church leaders and faith-based groups who fear the reforms will erode protections for religious freedom and invite discrimination against people expressing orthodox beliefs.

Source: The Age

Landmark national plan seeks to end racism in Australia

20231002 thevoice

Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner today launched the most comprehensive plan ever for eliminating racism in Australia.

Source: Australian Human Rights Commission

Multi-faith condemnation over Myer protest

20231002 thevoice

Religious and cultural leaders have stood beside Victoria's premier to condemn a planned pro-Palestine protest targeting Myer's Christmas windows.

Source: The Courier

‘We live in a multicultural Australia’: Thousands back renaming of Victorian lake after Sikh founder

20231002 thevoice

A controversial decision by the Victorian government to rename a lake after an Indian religious figure has sparked a war of words.

Source: News.com

Betting on change: faith leaders unite against gambling ads

20231002 thevoice

The Victorian Council of Churches, supported by a number of Catholic agencies, has called on the federal government to give parliamentarians a conscience vote on a complete ban on gambling advertising in Australia.

Source: Melbourne Catholic

Faith leaders urge bolder deal for fragile communities at COP29

20231002 thevoice

Faith representatives are encouraging decision-makers to give hope to vulnerable communities and protect the planet, through bold deals at the annual United Nations climate summit.

Source: Melbourne Anglican