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Media Iftar Dinner 2022
On the 28th of April 2022, the AIS along with the Melbourne Press Club co-hosted the 3rd Media Iftar dinner. Highlight of the evening was a captivating discussion covering the topic of “Conflating religion & nationalism in autocratic rule” moderated by Journalist Ali Moore, with speakers Mahmood Fazal (ABC), Tony Walker (Former AFR International Editor) […]
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Vic Bar Iftar 2022
The AIS and the VIC Bar Association co-hosted their 3rd VIC Bar Iftar Dinner. The event was well received by the legal professionals as there were judges, barristers and Muslim lawyers sitting with their non-Muslim lawyer colleagues. The evening’s program was compered by VIC Bar’s Diversity and Inclusion champion Astrid Haban-Beer. She set the tone […]
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University of Melbourne Eid Dinner 2022
Bringing people together to increase understanding is an essential part of the Australian Intercultural Society’s mission. These gatherings are underpinned by mutual respect in an atmosphere to learn from each other – see the many commonalities that exist between us and treat the differences as an opportunity to learn more about the greater world we […]
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EEON Iftar Dinner 2022
A ‘Night of Power’ saw change makers from the Equal Employment Opportunity Network (EEON) break bread with the AIS members and friends for the second annual Iftar dinner. Guests chatted about the work they are doing in trying to champion diversity & inclusion for all people. There was also great discussions around sharing ones beliefs, […]
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Home Iftars 2022
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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Uniting Church Staff Iftar Dinner 2022
On the 26th of April 2022, the AIS Executive Director, Ahmet Keskin, joined the Uniting Church Victoria & Tasmania staff for an iftar dinner at Wesley Place, as an expression of inter-faith harmony and goodwill. It was the initiative of the Moderator, Rev Denise Liersch, and some Muslim professionals working there to help organise the […]
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16th Victorian Parliament Iftar Dinner
On the Monday 4th of April 2022, the Australian Intercultural Society along with members of the leadings parties of the Victorian Parliament co-hosted the 16th Victorian Parliament Iftar Dinner to a distinguished audience comprising leaders across society. The event was MC’d by former journalist and current President of the MEAA – Media section and AIS […]
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Pandemic, Prayer & Positivity
On 16th September 2021 Australian Intercultural Society (AIS) hosted a discussion titled “Pandemic, Prayer & Positivity”. The esteemed panelists for the event included Archbishop for the Archdiocese of Melbourne Most Reverend Peter Andrew Comensoli and Lecturer from the Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation at Charles Sturt University, Associate Professor Salih Yucel. The event was […]
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Pay your Dues! Re-assessing our attitudes towards International students
Expert panelists included Assoc. Prof. Helen Forbes-Mewett (Research Leader of Identity and Belonging at the Monash University Migration and Inclusion Centre), Wesa Chau (CEO of Cultural Intelligence and founder of Resilience Against Racism) and Belle Lim (National President at the Council of International Students Australia Inc). The event was moderated by Journalist and Education Reporter […]
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Path to Freedom : What we all must do to end COVID lockdowns
The Australian Intercultural Society (AIS) hosted an online discussion ‘Path to Freedom: What we all must do to end COVID Lockdowns” on 6 September 2021. The panel of experts including Professor Julie Leask is a behavioural scientist and professor in the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of […]
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