Initiatives of Change Australia in Toorak, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Initiatives of Change Australia

Locality: Toorak, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9822 1218

Address: 226 Kooyong Road 3142 Toorak, VIC, Australia

Website: http://au.iofc.org/

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25.01.2022 Jim's story of transformation in Australia's ports is full of humour, full of the struggle between ideologies, and demonstrates that confrontation can turn into cooperation in the toughest situations. Don't miss listening to him tell his story! Register via the link in the event post.

23.01.2022 Metal salvaged from an Australian ship sunk during World War II was transformed into 77 Christian crosses and gifted by Japan to a church in Darwin. What an amazing story of reconciliation! Prime Minister Scott Morrison mentioned this story in his speech at an event held recently to mark the 75th Anniversary of the end of WW II. Just as unusual as the gift itself is the story behind this story. Mike Brown of IofC Australia explains.... https://au.iofc.org/ruins-war-sworn-enemies-became-our-devo #worldwar2 #reconciliation

23.01.2022 Happy International Day of Peace! Join this online session organised by IofC Indonesia and hear from people who are committed to creating a just and peaceful world. Barbara Lawler from IofC Australia is on the panel. ... On today 2-4 pm AEST. Register here : https://peacegen.id/bpw/ #peace #internationaldayofpeace #makingadifference #community #trustbuilding

23.01.2022 Register here - https://au.iofc.org/effective-leadership-times-crisis-onlin

23.01.2022 Rob and Cheryl Wood have been volunteers with IofC for over 50 years. Through the years they have travelled to many conflict spots around the world as well as worked with diverse communities here in Melbourne. Rob and Cheryl's words of wisdom regarding their work and commitment to 'be the change you want to see in the world' is inspiring. Watch their recent interview here: https://au.iofc.org/rob-and-cheryl-wood... #changemakers #leadership #bethechange

22.01.2022 IofC Australia is seeking an exceptional individual to lead us into our next phase of development and growth as an organisation and as a movement. We are one of Australia's oldest social movements, with an inter-faith ethos and a participatory approach to peacebuilding and trust building in local communities, drawing on the power of inner change and peer support networks. Find out more about us by heading to our website - https://au.iofc.org/ For more information about the r...ole and to apply please see here - https://au.iofc.org/work-us If you, or someone you know, has the vision, abilities, and personal qualities for this roleplease share this information and get in touch!

22.01.2022 There have been changes at IofCA recently. A changing of guard - paving the way for new faces to continue the work our long-standing friends started. At the AGM on 26 July 2020, long-serving board member Andrew Lancaster did not seek re-election at the end of his term, which ended this year. Andrew chaired the IofC Australia board for eight years, and served on it for more than 40 years.... On the Operations side, Athalia Zwartz resigned as Executive Officer at the end of June, after six years leading the programs and administration of IofC Australia. As IofC Australia’s first paid employee in a management role, she consolidated the delivery of IofC programs and built a solid administrative team, while keeping alive the volunteer essence and ethic of the movement. Read more about their contribution to IofCA through the years here: https://au.iofc.org/seasonal-shift-changing-guard-iofc-aust We thank them for their contribution and wish them all the very best.

16.01.2022 Don't miss today's iListen session with Athalia Zwartz - Former Executive Officer of IofCA. Tuesday 10 November 2020 at 7pm (AEDT) 8 am (GMT).

15.01.2022 In 2019, IofC Australia began partnering with the Southern Migrant Refugee Centre to conduct Creators of Peace Circles for women from refugee and migrant backgrounds in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs. During the COVID-19 lockdown in Melbourne, with physical gatherings not possible, the women gathered online, shared their stories and gained strength from each other. Read more about it here:... https://au.iofc.org/dandenong-calling-creators-peace-south- #peacecircle #womensempowerment #ethicalleadership #community Photo credit: Alex Childs

15.01.2022 Don't forget to register! On tomorrow 24 September from 12.30-2pm.

14.01.2022 The second session of the Effective Leadership in Times of Crisis - Online Seminar Series, is coming up soon. Topic: Finding Hope in Times of Crisis Victorious Mentality Speakers: - Sharon Orapeleng, Director & Principal at Psyched Solutions and ... - Lane Brookes, Mandandanji man from Roma and Queensland Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak Board Member. Date: Sunday 27 September 2020 Time: 5-6 pm Register here: https://au.iofc.org/effective-leadership-times-crisis-onlin

13.01.2022 The long Melbourne lockdown has meant no public events for a while at Armaghbut we've been busy. Here's a sneak peek of what's going on behind the scenes at present. Check out the fresh new paint and carpets! We look forward to welcoming you all back when the time is right.

13.01.2022 Don't miss the last session of the Effective Leadership in Times of Crisis seminar series. Listen to guest speakers Nigel Heywood and Sunny Mawiong speak on Tools for Creating Change in Times of Crisis. Sunday 8 November 2020. 5-6pm (AEST) / 6-7pm (AEDT) / 7-8 am (GMT)... Register here to receive the Zoom link. https://au.iofc.org/effective-leadership-times-crisis-onlin

12.01.2022 The course for Europe, Africa, Asia, Pacific region is scheduled to commence on 11 December 2020. See post below for more details and follow link to register.

12.01.2022 Australian journalist Chris Mayor was one of the first in the Western world to interview the mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Shinzo Hamai and Hiroshi Ohashi in 1950. His interview with them, which took place on a boat on Lake Geneva during an international conference in Caux, was published in the New World News, an MRA (former name of IofC) publication in 1950. In Chris’ story, the two Japanese mayors expressed their deep commitment to making Hiroshima and Nagasaki centres... for peace, and their conviction that the moral standards of honesty, purity, unselfishness and love would ultimately triumph in the war of ideas. Read more excerpts from this historic article here: https://au.iofc.org/remembering-japans-torchbearers-peace

11.01.2022 The third session of the seminar series 'Effective Leadership in Times of Crisis' is coming up on Sunday 4 October 2020. Join in and listen to the charismatic Yarrie Bangura speak. Register at the link below to receive the Zoom link. ... https://au.iofc.org/effective-leadership-times-crisis-onlin

10.01.2022 The next session of the Effective Leadership in Times of Crisis features guest speakers Kerrie Woodrow and Athalia Zwartz. Don't miss tuning in to listen to them speak on the topic Working with Diversity in Times of Crisis. Date: Sunday 1 November 2020... Time: 5-6 pm(AEST), 6-7 pm(AEDT) and 7-8 am (GMT) Register here to receive the Zoom link: https://au.iofc.org/effective-leadership-times-crisis-onlin #community #ethicalleadership

10.01.2022 An opportunity for young people to have their voice heard and create opportunities for change. See details below and sign up today!

10.01.2022 An interesting discussion coming up soon! Be a part of the conversation.

09.01.2022 Many of us know IofC Elders Jim and Tui Beggs, and have experienced their kindness and wise words. For decades, they have been stalwarts of IofC's peacebuilding work in workplaces and homes. Tui recently spoke with the Creators of Peace network in NSW about her own life and faith. We love the age-diversity of our IofC community! https://au.iofc.org/afternoon-conversation-tui-beggs

09.01.2022 This living treasure celebrated his 98th birthday last week! A World War II fighter pilot and journalist, Jim went on to dedicate his life to working for peace with Initiatives of Change (then Moral Re-Armament), and has mentored many in this movement. Jim Coulter, pictured here with wife Rita, received the keys to Armagh when it was gifted to Initiatives of Change in 1956. Happy birthday, Jim, with warm wishes and gratefulness for all your years of service.... Hear more in this interview about key turning points in Jim's life : https://au.iofc.org/jim-coulter-author-met-along-way

08.01.2022 Three young members joined the IofCA board at the AGM held in July. We welcome Sudarshan Suresh, Maurice Clisby and Amiel Nubaha to the IofCA Board. They each bring a unique expertise to the board. Read more about them at this link. ... https://au.iofc.org/iofc-australia-welcomes-three-young-mem #trustbuilding #ethicalleadership #community

08.01.2022 This movie trailer features Mike Brown, IofC Australia, speaking about the ritual murder of his great-great uncle, James Brown, by Aboriginal people in 1852. Mike’s search for answers in history led to an encounter with an Aboriginal stockman in South Australia, and the chance to piece together the First Nations’ side of the story, handed down through generations as an oral history of displacement, violence, and trauma. ABC TV has taken out acquisition rights to broadcast th...is documentary on their Sunday Compass program during NAIDOC week in July 2021. The film will then be adapted for an exhibition at the SA Museum, and a study guide will be available for community and school groups. Before that can happen, however, funding has to be found to cover production costs. $87,000 is being sought before the end of December. Provisional grants have been offered by Screen Australia and the SA Film Commission, but they are dependent on this core funding being secured from philanthropic supporters first. Check out the trailer, and click to donate! https://documentaryaustralia.com.au/project/beyond-sorry-wt/

07.01.2022 Have you heard about Creating Space? It is a monthly event in the IofC Australia community that provides the space to pause, reflect and explore different themes that are important to all of us. Want to learn more?... Read an interview with co-facilitators Sudarshan Suresh and David Clisby as they elaborate on why the group existsand what participants can expect, when they go. https://au.iofc.org/creating-space-our-busy-lives

06.01.2022 These tables with offerings are a New Year practice in Cambodia for 'totuel devada' receiving the angels. Spot the temp scanner and spray bottle of hand sanitizersigns of the COVID times. Warmest new year wishes to our IofC community in Cambodia, and to those who celebrate the New Year today in Australia. Thanks to Hoy Ratha, Phlong Pisith and Pich Sorideth for sharing your New Year pics, and Kim Vuth for collecting them!

06.01.2022 Today, Muslims from all over the world begin a daily fast from sunrise to sunset during the month of Ramadan. This month is a time to practice self-discipline, charity, and acts of devotion. At the end of Ramadan comes the big celebration of Eid. Ramadan traditions are different in different countries, but there are some common threads. Especially, the breaking of fast at sundown is a special time for families and communities to come together. Our IofC Australia staff member ...Parveen is with her children today, decorating for the first breaking of the fast this evening. Oh, and that brown paper bag with a number? Each child gets one, with an individual note and a special treat for making it through the day! To all our Muslim friends in the IofC Australia community and beyond, Ramadan Mubarak!

06.01.2022 Tributes flow in for a founding member of MRA (as IofC was known then) Council of Management in Australia - Gordon Wise, who passed away recently at the age of 97. A friend to many, Gordon is remembered for his lifelong commitment to the ideals of MRA/IofC. Read the tributes here: https://au.iofc.org/remembering-gordon-wise

05.01.2022 The next session in the Effective Leadership in Times of Crisis Seminar series will be on Sunday 18 October 2020. Register soon to book your spot! https://au.iofc.org/effective-leadership-times-crisis-onlin

04.01.2022 Workforce Diversity Consultancy in collaboration with Initiatives of Change bring you a series of free seminars for leaders and emerging community leaders. 'Effective Leadership in Times of Crisis - Online Seminar Series' As seen across the globe, COVID-19 demands ethical and visionary leaders who are holistically compassionate in their service for others; leaders who stimulate the creation of an empowering and enabling environment.... On Sundays starting 13 September to 8 November 2020. Time: 5 pm - 6pm Topics: Heart of Effective Leadership in Times of Crisis Finding Hope in Times of Crisis Victorious Mentality Empowering Youth in Times of Crisis Working with Vulnerable Communities in Times of Crisis Unleashing your Potential in Times of Crisis Working with Diversity in Times of Crisis Tools for Creating Change in Times of Crisis To find out more and to register please see link below: https://au.iofc.org/effective-leadership-times-crisis-onlin Workforce Diversity Consultancy

04.01.2022 Armagh, the Initiatives of Change Australia-Pacific Centre in Toorak, is getting ready to open its doors with a new look! Lockdown put a stop to the usual weekly activities but behind locked doors work happened. October was a big month, when lockdown restrictions eased in Melbourne. With tradespersons able to come on site at last, the pace ramped up. Quotes were sought for bathroom refurbishments. Painting happened. New carpet was laid.... Outdoors, landscapers began cleaning up, mulching, and replanting, and have installed an irrigation system and timers. We can't wait to welcome you back! Read more about the work here https://au.iofc.org/after-covid-lockdown-armagh-reopens-com #community #postcovid19

03.01.2022 Organize not Agonize presents an online webinar on "Reimagining International Aid in light of the crisis in the West." We invite you to participate in the discussion on what a new International Aid delivery model and approach should look like. How do we penetrate the systems to give refreshing partnership ideals for nations and communities to work together? What must change and who must lead the change?... Date: Thursday 27 August 2020 Time: 4pm AEST Speakers: Lauren Hatvany -Founding member and former Managing Director, Mustard-seed Trust, UK; Team member, Center for Partnership Studies, USA; Co-Chair, YaGana Microfinance, Mali Rev. Tim Costello: Director of Ethical Voice Pty Ltd, Executive Director of Micah Australia, Senior Fellow of Centre for Public Christianity, Former CEO and Chief Advocate of World Vision Australia Dr. Mwalimu Musheshe, PhD (Ashoka Fellow): Founding Director, Uganda Rural development and Training Development consultant Vice Chancellor, African Rural University, Kagade, Uganda Moderator: Neichu Mayer - Development Consultant, Israel Webinar link: https://bit.ly/2Ea2I3C Meeting ID: 779 7802 8864 Passcode: 6LbgcC

03.01.2022 A special online event next Thursday (24 September) hosted by Trinity College, University of Melbourne. Isaiah Firebrace, will share his incredible ‘voice’ as a performer and young indigenous leader; together with international peacebuilding teacher and practitioner, David Anderson Hooker. Register now!

03.01.2022 How can we acknowledge past and present injustice in ways that bring healing and positive action? A group of IofC folk in Brisbane are exploring new possibilities! Laura and Laurent Fontaine in Brisbane hosted author John Danalis at their home on 20 March, following up on a visit to the Cherbourg community in January. John grew up with an Aboriginal skull on the mantelpiece at home. His book for young adults, ‘Riding the Black Cockatoo’, tells the story of the skull’s return ...to its rightful homeand what John learned on the way. He is now working to return the ‘Star of Taroom’, a sacred stone taken by his father, to Yiman country. It will be a 500-km trek. Follow its progress @staroftaroom #FirstNations #trustbuilding

02.01.2022 'When I was invited to attend this workshop, I thought it would be just like other workshops that I had attended in the past...' Ali Yaghobi was invited to attend a Life Matters Workshop in March this year. He wasn't sure what to expect but the workshop content left him pleasantly surprised. '...the content was something totally different. To me, it was transformational.' ... 'It was unique in term of transforming my thoughts, perceptions and way of thinking about people, events and circumstances.' Read more about Ali's experience and how it has impacted his life and work. https://au.iofc.org/ali-yaghobi-life-matters-alumni #personalchange #lifematters #community

02.01.2022 Relinquishing the prospect of a medical career, Jean Brown heeded an inner prompting to become ‘a different sort of doctor - a doctor of the human heart' Jean is the author and designer of the Creators of Peace methodology and has been a full-time volunteer with Initiatives of Change for over 50 years. Learn more about what it means to her to be a 'creator of peace', from her reflections at a recent interview at a CoP gathering. ... https://au.iofc.org/jean-brown-creator-peace #creatorsofpeace #community #womensupportingwomen #peacebuilding Creators of Peace NSW