COMING UP

Check out these upcoming opportunities to participate in: workshops, peace circles, story sharing events and more.

UPCOMING events

Life Matters Melbourne

Armagh Melbourne

1- 4 November
Three days to change your life for the better, and hang out with an amazing group of people. Join the next Life Matters Workshop in Melbourne.

Communication in Times of Conflict

Fairfield VIC

Could our differences become generative, instead of divisive or violent? Can we coexist harmoniously with those who hold opposing opinions, no matter how polarising?  Join Turning Ground and IofCA as we learn the art of holding genuinely constructive conversations, even in the presence of difference or conflict. Sessions: Wednesday nights 6:30-9:00pm. Dates: Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, Nov 27, Dec 11, 2024. This program will utilise the Engaging Constructively in Challenging Conversations (ECCC) framework, which is designed to give you insights, skills and confidence to have constructive conversations in the midst of differences and conflicts. Find out More and Apply

PAST EVENTS

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Peacebuilding at the Grassroots

Australian & Indonesian Experiences Armed conflicts are tearing our world apart right now—in Ukraine, in the Middle East, in Sudan, Myanmar, and so many other parts of the world. How can we find hope amidst this misery? At Initiatives of Change, we believe that tackling the roots of conflict and polarisation must start right where we are, at home, in our communities—and in our region of the world. So, earlier this year, we reached out to Initiatives of Change Indonesia, our nearest neighbour, asking support for a shared peacebuilding venture with colleagues in Indonesia. Peace builders at the grassroots in Indonesia are actively and successfully countering prejudice and extremism in their own communities. You are invited to a presentation and discussion on grassroots peacebuilding initiatives in Indonesia and Australia with eminent speakers and practitioners: Prof. Greg Barton, Deakin University Siti Nurwati Hodijah, National Commission on Violence against Women in Indonesia Practitioners from Indonesia and Australia with Initiatives of Change, an international network of people who seek to “be the change you want to see in the world” The discussion will be followed by afternoon tea. Free Entry - Donations Welcome Suggested donation: $10 (students & concession) $25 or more Donations […]

Annual General Meeting 2024

Advanced Notice of Annual General Meeting and Director Nominations AGM Annual General Meeting IofCA wishes to advise its members that the Annual General Meeting this year will be held on Thursday, 4 July 2024 from 7.30pm to 9.00pm via Zoom. The agenda will be distributed to members in due course. We will be conducting the Annual General Meeting online via zoom. Members and proxyholders will be able to participate in the proceedings online in real time. IofCA also wishes to advise members that nominations for Directorship can be submitted after 6 June 2024, by any member who, being eligible and qualifies, wishes to nominate themselves or another member to be a candidate for election to the Board of IofCA. Members seeking to nominate should contact the Company Secretary for the nomination form and other additional information either by email: secretary.au@iofc.org or by telephone on 0438 662 445. The nomination closing date is Thursday, 27 June 2024. By order of the Board Elizabeth Lee Company Secretary 13 May 2024

Community Dinner

Armagh Melbourne

A Community Dinner for people in the IofC network – including newcomers – to get to know and keep in touch with each other.