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“Mythology, Paradox & Why the World is so Confusing”
On Tuesday, 30 July, the AIS hosted the witty and articulate Jon Faine, host of his own morning current affairs program on 774 ABC radio. Faine used his extraordinary 30-year radio experience and knowledge to tackle the topic of ‘Mythology, Paradox and Why the World is so Confusing’. Faine discussed the notion of democracy and […]
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“Christianity, Hinduism & Islam at the Crossroads – Believing Communities in the Age of Secularism, Pluralism & Individualism”
On Monday 22 July 2019, AIS was fortunate enough to host Professor Francis X. Clooney from Harvard Divinity School. Clooney engaged with the topic of Christianity, Hinduism and Islam at the Crossroads”, which was based on religious communities and their role in a modern society which continues to become more and more secular. Clooney brought […]
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Home Iftar Dinners 2019
It all starts with an invitation: come join us at a house you don’t know with people you’ve never met to enjoy a tradition you may have never heard of, and leave with a heart full of love and a new understanding for your fellow human beings. Such is the home Iftar tradition that AIS […]
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Change our Game: Women in Sport Panel
On Wednesday, 8 May 2019, the Australian Intercultural Society held a “Women in Sport” Panel in support of the Change Our Game initiative that aims to raise awareness and initiate change for inequality in the world of sport. The panel was moderated by Prof Geoff Dickson, from Sports Management at La Trobe University and consisted […]
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Media Iftar Dinner
On Wednesday the 29th of May the Melbourne Press Club and the Australian Intercultural Society co-hosted the Media Iftar dinner which, sparked a very important conversation between members of Australian media and members of the general public about hate, education and understanding those who appear different than yourself. The evening was co MC’d by CEO […]
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Victoria University Iftar Dinner 2019
On the 14th of May 2019, the Australian Intercultural Society in partnership with Victoria University, hosted the 4th Victoria University Iftar Dinner. The evening was MC’d by Prof Ian Solomonides, with welcome speeches offered by Professor Peter Dawkins, the Vice Chancellor of Victoria University and the AIS executive director Ahmet Keskin. The night began with […]
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Deakin University Iftar 2019
On Thursday the 16th of May 2019, Deakin University hosted their 9th annual Iftar dinner in partnership with the Australian Intercultural Society. The evening was MC’d by Professor Fethi Mansouri and consisted of speeches from the Vice Chancellor, an interfaith panel, a spoken word poem, some introspective comments from audience members and a wonderful meal […]
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Ambulance Victoria Iftar 2019
On Monday the 20th of May 2019 Ambulance Victoria and the Australian Intercultural Society co-hosted the 4th annual Ambulance Victoria Iftar dinner at the Beletti restaurant in Dandenong. The dinner was hosted by the Board of Ambulance Victoria with our official host Mr Ken Lay AO APM and featured a keynote speech by Professor Yosry […]
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Victorian Bar Iftar dinner 2019
On Monday the 27th of May 2019 the inaugural Victorian Bar Iftar dinner was held. It was a night of inspiration, comradery, and deep and informative conversation. Co-hosted with the Australian Intercultural Society and MC’d by former state senator of Kansas, Donald Betts Jr, the night was full of laughs, emotions and calls to action. […]
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2019 Victorian State Parliament Iftar Dinner
On the 6th of May 2019, The Australian Intercultural Society along with Victorian Parliamentarians co-hosted the 14th annual Victorian State Parliament Iftar Dinner, MC’d by Madeleine Morris, a journalist for the 7:30 report on the ABC. The program began with a recitation of the Qur’an by Enbiya Hisar, which was followed by welcome speeches from […]
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