Upcoming Events

The Interfaith Network offers a series of events throughout the year.

The events are open to Faith and Spiritual communities, our supporters and partners including local government, businesses and the local community within the City of Greater Dandenong who share and support the IFN’s vision of ‘Many Faiths, One People’, and wish to learn more about the Network, our members, as well as the opportunities to collaborate together. Our events are also open to people and groups outside of the City of Greater Dandenong including other Interfaith Networks.

As our events space is continuously evolving, please ensure that you visit on a regular basis to view our Upcoming Events!

For further information about our upcoming events, please email our Executive Officer, Livia Carusi, via executive@interfaithnetwork.org.au

Events 2026!

IFN Places of Worship Initiative On-Line Volunteer Tour Guide Information Session

Date: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Start Time: 10.00am
Close Time: 10.45am

RSVP: Further details will be posted closer to the on-line information session, including the meeting link details. For further information about IFN’s Places of Worship Tours, becoming a Places of Worship Volunteer Tour Guide or this session, please contact Paris Sard, IFN Community Education Officer, via email at education@interfaithnetwork.org.au

Interfaith Network, Celebrating Harmony Week 2026 – Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, 9.00am – midday

Announcing our Keynote Speaker:

His Eminence Mykola Bychok, Bishop for Ukrainian Catholics in Australia , New Zealand and Oceania

Keynote Address: ‘Building Bridges and Unity through Interfaith Dialogue and Encounters’

Please note, the official event invitation will be issued and posted in January 2026. As this is a ticketed event, RSVPs are required.

For further information, please contact Liv Carusi, IFN Executive Officer, via executive@interfaithnetwork.org.au

IFN looks forward to welcoming you to this significant event.

About National Harmony Week 2026

National Harmony Week 2026 will be held from Monday, March 16th to Sunday, March 22nd, and includes Harmony Day on Saturday, March 21. The week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity and is based around International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which is March 21st. (Theme) The week promotes cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. (Symbol) Orange is the color associated with Harmony, symbolizing social communication and encouragement of mutual respect

IFN Members Meeting

Date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026
Venue: TBC
Start time: 9.45am for a 10.00am start
Finish time: 4.00pm

If you are considering IFN membership, and would like further information, please email our Executive Officer, Liv Carusi, via executive@interfaithnetwork.org.au or visit our IFN website, ‘Join Us‘.

38th Annual Gathering, ‘Signing of the Common Statement’, Wednesday, 19th August, 2026

Date: Wednesday, 19th August 2026
Arrival Time: 9.00am
Close: Midday
Venue: City of Greater Dandenong Civic Centre
Council Chambers, Formal Meeting Room
Level 2
255 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong

Further event details will be posted in early 2026, and we hope you can join us for this significant event.

IFN Members Meeting

Date: Wednesday, 30th September 2026
Venue: TBC – City of Greater Dandenong location
Start time: TBC – Morning meeting and morning tea provided.
Finish time: TBC
RSVP: Further details to be posted in early 2026.

IFN Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Date: Wednesday, 30th September 2026
Venue: TBC – City of Greater Dandenong location
Start time: TBC – Afternoon Meeting, light lunch provided
Finish time: TBC

RSVP: Further details to be posted in early 2026.

A learning and connection experience like no other

In collaboration with our Faith and Spiritual Leaders, the Interfaith Network offers a unique opportunity to visit local Places of Worship and connect with a Faith Leader and, or a Community Member from the visited place of Worship with the aim of discovering and learning something new of their:

Values
Beliefs
Practices; and their
Service and work undertaken within their local communities

In addition to the Places of Worship Tours offered to primary and secondary schools, specialized tours for organizations and community groups, IFN also offers Public Tours to the general public.

The Public Tour dates for 2026 are listed below and tour bookings are open.

For further information about the IFN Places of Worship Tour Program, including inclusions, pricing, please contact our Community Education Officer, Paris Sard via email at education@interfaithnetwork.org.au who can assist with your inquiries, bookings.

Bookings Now Open!