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.

2026 & 2027 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 2026 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)

Click here to view 2027 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)

‘Voice for mutual respect’: Interfaith’s champion Helen Heath OAM mourned

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Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network leader and Living Treasure Helen Heath OAM has been remembered for bringing together our diverse community.

Source: Star News Community - Dandenong

Where everyone eats together: inside the Sikh tradition of langar

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From dhal and mangoes in Far North Queensland to vegetarian pizzas in suburban Melbourne, Sikh gurdwaras across Australia are quietly feeding thousands each week — guided by a centuries-old belief in equality, service and shared meals.

Source: SBS

Year in Review 2025: Casey’s green wedge planning fights

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After years of simmering tension, the planning clash between Casey’s green wedge community and religious organisations reached a breaking point in 2025, as two temple proposals were rejected by the state tribunal and a mega temple precinct was proposed.

Source: Berwick News

Strengthening social cohesion and community safety at East Melbourne Synagogue

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The Australian Government is helping the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation strengthen social cohesion and community safety at the East Melbourne Synagogue as part of the ongoing response to antisemitism and our shared commitment to ensuring Australia is a place where people of all faiths and cultures can live in harmony.

Source: Home Affairs

Multicultural Capacity Building Program

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The Multicultural Capacity Building Program (MCBP) supports multicultural community organisations in Victoria to strengthen their capacity and continue to create positive change for communities.

Source: Victorian Multicultural Commission

Imam thanks police after alleged roadside assault in Melbourne's south-east

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An imam who was allegedly the victim of racial abuse during a roadside assault has thanked the police who helped him and his wife.

Source: ABC News

New hate laws have passed parliament. What do they actually do?

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Parliament has just passed the toughest federal hate speech laws in Australia's history.

Source: ABC News

A royal commission into the Bondi terror attack is going ahead. Here's what to know.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia needed to unite in a "process of healing" in the wake of the Hanukkah terrorist attack at Bondi Beach.

Source: ABC News

Faith leaders unite at memorial for Bondi victims

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Jewish community plays central role in Cathedral service on the national day of mourning.

Source: Australian Jewish News

FCCV statement in response to violence at Bondi Beach

15/12/2025

The Faith Communities Council of Victoria has issued the following statement in response to the violence at Bondi Beach on the sacred festival of Hannukah:

Creating an Inclusive Narrative: A Round Table Discussion

On Tuesday 9 December 2025, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria convened Victoria’s peak faith bodies for a roundtable discussion on Creating an Inclusive Narrative. The event was held in partnership with the Australian Baha’i Community, which is currently undertaking a national initiative to foster social cohesion by exploring Australia’s shared identity, values and future through a series of nationwide roundtables.