Media and Communications

On occasion, the Interfaith Network will engage with the media as an opportunity to raise awareness on the importance of interfaith dialogue, the service and work of our members and the opportunities for the community to connect and engage with the Interfaith Network.

For all media related inquiries, please contact our IFN Executive Officer, Liv Carusi via executive@interfaithnetwork.org.au 

Interfaith Network (IFN) On-Line Leadership Conversation Series 2026

With the assistance of a small grant from the City of Greater Dandenong, the IFN established the inaugural 2026 On-Line Leadership Conversation Series.  Given both the importance and impact of this initiative, it is the goal of the IFN to create the series annually.  IFN wishes to thank the four local Faith Leaders who participated in this initiative and as a viewer, we hope you enjoy what has been created.  In addition, IFN wishes to thank members, volunteers and staff who also gave of their time generously to support this initiative.

This initiative was created to engage local community leaders who reside, serve, work or who are connected to the City of Greater Dandenong with the objective of raising awareness and understanding around interfaith dialogue, leadership, service to others, shared values, such as inclusivity, respect and understanding.

As part of the signing of the 38th Annual Signing of the Common Statement, this initiative was launched by IFN.

In this series, three clips were created.

Main clip and two accompanying smaller clips.  Click here for the main clip.  For the Interfaith Clip, click here.  And for the Leadership clip, click here.

Common Home TV,  March 31st 2026, Interfaith Network, National Harmony Week Event

Produced by Mathew Howard and published in 3 languages.  English can be found here. Please feel free to share.

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Mondays Matters, Monday 23 March 2026 

Hosted by Ian Bunston, three faiths, one conversation where differences spark insight and common ground comes alive!

Three leaders from different faith traditions explore what it really means to live together in a multicultural Australia.  Click here to watch the podcast

Cultural Diversity Week, 21-29 March 2026 

Jasbir Singh Suropada, Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria, Chairperson and IFN Member shares a personal reflection of how culture connects us all.  Please click here to access the clip

December 2025 – IFN Stands in Solidarity with all Australians

IFN Media Statement, December 15th, 2025, Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong stands in solidarity with all Australians.  

 Please click here for a copy of the IFN Media Statement.  For further inquiries, please contact IFN Executive Officer, Livia Carusi, via executive officer, executiveofficer@interfaithnetwork.org.au

November 25th, 2025 – City of Greater Dandenong, Walk Against Family Violence

As part of the City of Greater Dandenong’s Walk Against Family Violence, a community led clip was created to raise awareness around family, domestic violence and how we as a community can support people at risk and or experiencing family, domestic violence,

Community leaders IFN President Mehtap Williams, IFN Member Father Jean Mawal and Jasbir Singh Suropada, IFN Vice-President, all participated in the creation of the clip.  Please click here to access to the clip.

November 20th, 2025 – Talking Faith Forum, Women, Faith and Service: Leading with Purpose

A collaboration between the City of Greater Dandenong Libraries and the Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong, over 30 people were in attendance for the interactive forum with 6 leading women from the Interfaith Network.

One of the many highlights from this event, was the launch of the Talking Faith Forum, Women, Faith and Service: Leading with Purpose Clip.  Please click here to view the clip. 

May 2025

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Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network lends their voice

Diverse cultural and religious leaders of the Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network came together at their monthly meeting to pledge their support for the Back Your Neighbour campaign.

The network is one of 80 community supporters of the Back Your Neighbour campaign, advocating for change in support of people seeking asylum. The network is committed to working together for peace, harmony and understanding in the community.

Back Your Neighbour News May 2025

Please click here to view IFN’s support of the Campaign.

September 2024

The Australian Jewish News, ‘Interfaith network visits St Kilda Shule‘

Please click here to access the article.

February 2025

Dandenong Star Journal, ‘Uniting against Islamophobia‘

Please click here to access the article (page 16).

(Please note: the visit to the Centre was part of the Interfaith Network Places of Worship initiative.)

March 2025

Dandenong Star Journal,
‘Faiths unite on Harmony Day‘

Please click here to read the article.

Interfaith Network Award Recipient:

  • Victoria’s Multicultural Awards for Excellence
  • VMC Ambassador Award
  • Victoria’s Award for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs
  • Award for Service Delivery to the Multicultural Community – Community Relations

Acknowledgement of Country

The Interfaith Network acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we serve, work, worship and live.  We acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters, and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures, and Elders past and present.

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