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Executive Director’s end of year message 2019
As we approach the conclusion of another decade, we look back to see the growth of the Australian Intercultural Society (AIS) and the role it continues to play in improving understanding of each other whilst acknowledging there is no finish line to enhancing social cohesion. We thank the many people and organisations who worked with […]
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‘Measuring Peace and the Economic Cost of Violence: Global Terrorism Index 2019”
On the 26th of November, the Australian Intercultural Society hosted Mohib Iqbal and Charlie Allen from the Institute for Economics and Peace to launch the Global Terrorism Index for 2019. The Institute for Economics and Peace is one of the world’s leading think tank for measuring and costing peace. It’s global indices include the Global […]
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‘The Curious Case for Optimism’
Written by AIS Intern – Sarah Dandurand “What makes you optimistic?” That was the main question being asked on November 19, 2019 when the Australian Intercultural Society hosted the “Curious Case for Optimism” panel in order to discuss the role of optimism in our current society. The panel consisted of Cheryl Batagol, Environment Protection Authority […]
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‘Shut up & listen to us!’ Youth Forum
A report written by AIS’ intern Sarah Dandurand – Most kids growing up are told by their parents that they can be anything they want to be when they grow up as long as you try your best. The reality is that we live in a society where that just isn’t true anymore. People who […]
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‘When Women Lead: Insights from Women in Power’
A report written by AIS’ intern Sarah Dandurand – On Thursday, October 10th 2019 the Australian Intercultural Society held a “When Women Lead: Insights from Women in Power” Panel to discuss the challenges women face when trying to be impactful leaders in a traditionally male dominated political structure. The panel consisted of the Hon Gabrielle […]
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‘Social and Cosmic Change for Contemporary Mosques’
Abstract: The Canadian mosque is a building typology with almost a century of development, with over 160 mosques and Islamic centers housed in reconfigured or purpose built spaces across the country. Over half of these are in Southern Ontario, with the rest spread out from British Columbia and the Prairie provinces to Quebec and the […]
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‘YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE TRUTH! Media’s dwindling role in Democracy’
Do you consume some form of media on a daily basis? Do you check Twitter often, turn on the news and have it on as background noise while getting ready in the morning, or read the morning headlines while sitting on the tram heading to work? Have you ever wondered if media plays an important […]
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“A Christian’s perspective on the Islamic notion of Service” – Dr Jon Pahl book launch
On Tuesday the 3rd of September, the AIS proudly hosted a book launch for author Dr Jon Pahl and his newest publication Fethullah Gulen: A life of Hizmet. Pahl, a Pastor and devout Christian, gave his perspective on the Islamic notion of service. Jon Pahl is a religious historian and award-winning teacher who received his […]
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The ‘Not-So Holy Comedy Debate’
The Not-So Holy Comedy Debate – “Is laughter the best medicine?” On Monday the 19th of August, the AIS in partnership with the Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) & with the generous support of the City of Melbourne and the Victoria Government, hosted the fourth instalment of the Not-So Holy Comedy Debate on the […]
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“There is no place like home” A discussion on homelessness
On Thursday the 8th of August, AIS hosted a panel discussion on homelessness in partnership with the Salvation Army, African Australian Multicultural Employment Services (AAMEYS) and the Australian Relief Organisation. The discussion featured the stories of two panellists Angie and Trevor, residents of the Collingwood Football Club’s Magpie Nest Foundation, who were able to add […]
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