Messages of Hope, Encouraging and Inspiring Words of Reflection
It takes courage to hope
One of the enduring words of Judaism is Hope. We remain a people of hope. Optimism is the belief that the world is changing for the better; hope is the belief that the world is changing, that together we can make a difference. It takes much courage to hope. Across...
Hope Springs Eternal
“Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always to be blest” is from a poem by Alexander Pope. "Hope Springs Eternal" means that human beings have a natural, unending capacity for optimism. Regardless of how bleak, difficult, or hopeless a...
Interfaith Song:
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External Links
Helpful Resources and Tools Supporting Your Work, Service
- Keeping our Children and Young People Safe Resources
- Wellsprings for Women
- Cultural Diversity Week, 17 – 23 March 2025
- Multilingual Guide
- Hello Kinder Booklet
- Commision for Children and Young People
- National Immunisation Program Influenza (Flu) Vaccination
- Tools & resources – Cancer Screening Hub
- What you should know about cervical screening tests
- Easy English resources – Cancer Council Victoria
Interfaith Networks Local:
- Banyule Interfaith Network
- Brimbank and Maribyrnong Interfaith Network
- Boroondara Interfaith Network
- Centre of Melbourne Multifaith and Others Network
- City of Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network
- Frankston Interfaith Network
- Geelong Interfaith Network
- Kingston Interfaith Network
- Knox Interfaith Network
- Manningham Interfaith Network
- Moonee Valley Interfaith Network
- Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Network
- Port Phillip Multifaith Network
- Shepparton Interfaith Network
- Whitehorse Interfaith Network
- Monash Interfaith Gathering Inc
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- Reconciliation Australia
- The Bahai’s of Australia
- Brahma Kumaris in Australia
- Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils
- National Council of Churches in Australia
- Hindu Council of Australia
- Executive Council of Australian Jewry
- Australian Federation of Islamic Councils
- Sathya Sai Organistion of Australia
- Sikh Council of Australia
Calendars
- The University of Melbourne Interfaith Calendar
- Interfaith Calendar
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship – Calendar
- The Jewish and Christian Liturgical Calendar for 2026/2027
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Interfaith Initiatives:
- Faith Communities Council of Victoria
- The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne
- The Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission
- GreenFaith Australia (ARRCC)
- Jewish-Christian-Muslim Association of Australia
- Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria
- The Australian Council of Christians & Jews
- Initiatives of Change
- Centre for Dialogue
- Australian Intercultural Society
- Interfaith Chaplains Services