Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV)

Victorian Mosque Open Day 2023
2023-03-05 10:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
The annual Victorian Mosque Open Day (VMOD) will be back on the 5th of March, 2023 Insha’Allah. This event provides an opportunity to welcome local neighbours, schools, businesses, faith groups, politicians, Aboriginal community groups and more to participating Mosques.
The following mosques and Islamic communities will be participating Insha’Allah:

Ararat Islamic Welfare Association: 1 Birdwood Avenue, Ararat VIC 3377
Australian Bosnian Islamic Centre Deer Park: 285-317 Station Rd, Deer Park VIC 3021, Australia
Australian Islamic Centre (Newport Islamic Society): 23-27 Blenheim Rd, Newport VIC 3015
Albanian Australian Islamic Society – AAIS: 765 Drummond St, Carlton North VIC 3054
Al-Taqwa Mosque: 201 Sayers Rd, Truganina VIC 3029
Benevolence Australia: 125 George St, Doncaster East VIC 3108
Elsedeaq Heidelberg Mosque (Heidelberg Mosque): 32 Elliott St, Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081
Golden Wattle Mosque (Melbourne Multicultural Centre): 700 Davis Rd, Tarneit VIC 3029
Hume Islamic Youth Centre (HIYC): 1/15 Motto Dr, Coolaroo VIC 3048
ICMG Brunswick Mosque: 660 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056
ICMG – Emir Sultan Mosque Dandenong: 139 Cleeland St, Dandenong VIC 3175
ICMG – Meadow Heights Mosque: 15-17 Hudson Cct, Meadow Heights VIC 3048
Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV): 66-68 Jeffcott St, West Melbourne VIC 3003
IMCV – Baitul Ma’mur (Masjid IMCV Baitul Ma’mur): 26 Maher Rd, Laverton VIC 3028
IMCV – Masjid Westall (Masjid IMCV Westall): 130 Rosebank Ave, Clayton South VIC 3169
IMCV – Surau Kita (IMCV Surau Kita): 12/9 Dawson St, Coburg North VIC 3058
Islamic Association of Monash Mosque: 16 Beddoe Ave, Clayton VIC 3168
Islamic Education and Welfare Assoc of Dandenong (Hallam Masjid): 131-133 Belgrave-Hallam Rd, Narre Warren North VIC 3804
Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA): 15A Anderson Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071
Islamic Society of Geelong Inc: 45-47 Bostock Ave, Manifold Heights VIC 3218
Islamic Society of Melbourne Eastern Region: 127 3 Wellington Rd, Lysterfield VIC 3156
Keysborough Turkish Islamic and Cultural Centre: 396 Greens Rd, Keysborough VIC 3173
Light Of Hidayah Organization: 6 Victor St, Morwell VIC 3840
Masjid Al-Sahabah: 22 Dempsey Rd, Seymour VIC 3660
Melbourne Grand Mosque – MGM: 70 Wootten Rd, Tarneit VIC 3029
Noble Park Mosque, Bosnia-Herzegovina Islamic Society: 18 Leonard Ave, Noble Park VIC 3174
Preston Mosque (Islamic Society of Victoria): 90 Cramer St, Preston VIC 3072
Reservoir Mosque: 111 Blake St, Reservoir VIC 3073
Thomastown Mosque: 124/130 Station St, Thomastown VIC 3074
UMMA – United Muslim Migrants Association Doncaster: 72 George St, Doncaster East VIC 3109
Virgin Mary Mosque: 143 Hogans Rd, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029

FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS: Supporting clients using cultural intelligence
2022-06-30 10:00 - 13:30
Supporting Muslim clients impacted by Racism and Islamophobia using cultural intelligence (CQ)

About this event

Why do we need to attend to our client’s culture and our own cultural background in community services?
What tools can we use to hear client’s stories in the context of their cultural background and lived experience?
What is the psycho-social impact of racism and Islamophobia?
How do we support the development of cultural intelligence within our organisation?
You are cordially invited to join us for a highly interactive and thought-provoking workshop to discuss strategies to better understand Muslim clients when they require case management and advocacy after incidents of Racism and Islamophobia.

This workshop has been designed for community service providers. This may include professionals working in community health, case management, community engagement, settlement services, neighbourhood and housing services, and community centres.

CQ WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
1. Showing up with Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
• What is cultural intelligence, The CQ Model and why do we need it?
• Applying The CQ model to your work.
• Enhancing your cultural lenses with Hofstede’s country comparison tool
• Neuroscience of doing difference
• Curious about culture? Asking questions about faith and culture
2. Case management and community services with Muslims and Muslim Communities
• Understanding the diversity within the Muslim community
• Inclusive conversations: Which Muslim or Muslim organisation gets a seat at the table?
• Harnessing strengths and building connections within the existing community infrastructure
3. Reducing the impact of Racism and Islamophobia
• To report or not to report? The psycho-social impact of racism and Islamophobia.
• The impact of vicarious trauma
• Supporting and referring Muslims who have experienced racism and Islamophobia
• Responding effectively to individuals after isolated events
• Responding effectively to large sections of the community after major incidents, E.g. Christchurch terror attack.

This workshop will be delivered by Monique Toohey of Nasihah Consulting Group, in partnership with the ICV Islamophobia Support Service.

MONIQUE TOOHEY
Established in 2005, Nasihah Consulting Group is a leading provider of culturally intelligent psychological services and professional development in cultural intelligence. Nasihah, by the way, is an Arabic, Turkish, Indonesian and Malay word meaning ‘To give sincere advice’. Monique is a French / Latin name meaning counsellor/advisor. Some things were just destined to be. She has delivered psychological services and personal development programs to culturally, religiously, and linguistically diverse clients and organisations working within multicultural contexts for the past 25 years.

Monique is a Registered Psychologist and certified Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Advisor (USA) and has trained staff from over 360 organisations in cultural competence. For 6 years she was the Lead Lecturer of Multicultural Counselling and Culture and Psychology at the Australian Catholic University and is a regular guest lecturer at universities both nationally and internationally. She has also delivered organisational training programs in Turkey, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
In 2021 she featured in the Amazon Prime Video docuseries titled UNHEARD, which investigated racism in Australia and in 2019 delivered ‘Culture eats individuality for breakfast’ at TEDx Docklands. She is often invited by ABC news to provide psychological insights on a range of topics from mental health to multiculturalism. She has been featured on LateLine, The Australian, The Age, The Herald-Sun, ABC and 3AW radio. She was a speaker at the 2016 Melbourne Writer’s Festival and is the Author of multiple publications.
Learn more HERE.

ICV ISLAMOPHOBIA SUPPORT
Islamophobia Support is a community service delivered by the Islamic Council of Victoria. Our service is free, confidential and available to the wider Victorian community.
Islamophobia Support aims to help people understand and navigate their service options.We offer information, advice, referrals and culturally responsive case management. We collaborate with many different service providers and community organisations, including a referral network of mental health and legal support services.
Learn more here HERE.

FOR COUNCILS: Supporting communities impacted by Racism and Islamophobia
2022-06-23 10:00 - 13:30
Supporting Muslim communities impacted by Racism and Islamophobia using cultural intelligence (CQ)

About this event

How do we support residents in our local community impacted by racism and islamophobia?
What is the psycho-social impact of racism and Islamophobia?
What can local councils do to demonstrate their commitment to not only diversity and inclusion but to being culturally intelligent?
You are cordially invited to join us for a highly interactive and thought-provoking workshop to discuss strategies to better understand residents from culturally and linguistically diverse Muslim backgrounds when they require council support for minor and major incidents of Racism and Islamophobia.

This workshop has been designed for people involved in local government. This may include Councillors and people working in roles focused on: community development, community health and wellbeing, equity and inclusion, people and culture, as well those supporting multicultural, intercultural and interfaith projects.

CQ WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
1. Showing up with Cultural intelligence (CQ)
• What is cultural intelligence, The CQ Model and why do we need it?
• Applying The CQ model to your work
• Enhancing your cultural lenses with Hofstede’s country comparison tool
• Neuroscience of doing difference
• Curious about culture? Asking questions about faith and culture
2. Culturally safe service delivery with Muslims and Muslim Communities
• Using cultural knowledge to understand social problems facing specific communities, without resorting to stereotypes
• Inclusive conversations: Which Muslim or Muslim organisation gets a seat at the table?
• Harnessing strengths and building connections within the existing community infrastructure
3. Reducing the impact of Racism and Islamophobia
• To report or not to report? The psycho-social impact of racism and Islamophobia
• The impact of vicarious trauma on communities
• Supporting and referring Muslims who have experienced racism and Islamophobia
• Responding effectively to individuals after isolated events
• Responding effectively to large sections of the community after major incidents, E.g. Christchurch terror attack

This workshop will be delivered by Monique Toohey of Nasihah Consulting Group, in partnership with the ICV Islamophobia Support Service.

MONIQUE TOOHEY
Established in 2005, Nasihah Consulting Group is a leading provider of culturally intelligent psychological services and professional development in cultural intelligence. Nasihah, by the way, is an Arabic, Turkish, Indonesian and Malay word meaning ‘To give sincere advice’. Monique is a French / Latin name meaning counsellor/advisor. Some things were just destined to be. She has delivered psychological services and personal development programs to culturally, religiously, and linguistically diverse clients and organisations working within multicultural contexts for the past 25 years.

Monique is a Registered Psychologist and certified Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Advisor (USA) and has trained staff from over 360 organisations in cultural competence. For 6 years she was the Lead Lecturer of Multicultural Counselling and Culture and Psychology at the Australian Catholic University and is a regular guest lecturer at universities both nationally and internationally. She has also delivered organisational training programs in Turkey, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
In 2021 she featured in the Amazon Prime Video docuseries titled UNHEARD, which investigated racism in Australia and in 2019 delivered ‘Culture eats individuality for breakfast’ at TEDx Docklands. She is often invited by ABC news to provide psychological insights on a range of topics from mental health to multiculturalism. She has been featured on LateLine, The Australian, The Age, The Herald-Sun, ABC and 3AW radio. She was a speaker at the 2016 Melbourne Writer’s Festival and is the Author of multiple publications.
Learn more HERE.

ICV ISLAMOPHOBIA SUPPORT
Islamophobia Support is a community service delivered by the Islamic Council of Victoria. Our service is free, confidential and available to the wider Victorian community.
Islamophobia Support aims to help people understand and navigate their service options. We offer information, advice, referrals and culturally responsive case management. We collaborate with many different service providers and community organisations, including a referral network of mental health and legal support services.
Learn more here HERE.

FOR EDUCATORS: Supporting Muslim students using cultural intelligence
2022-06-16 10:00 - 13:30
Supporting Muslim students impacted by Racism and Islamophobia using cultural intelligence (CQ)

About this event

What is the psycho-social impact of microaggressions, racism and Islamophobia?
How do we support students impacted by microaggressions, racism and Islamophobia?
What services exist to support Muslim young people and their families to address and report racism and Islamophobia?

You are cordially invited to join us for a highly interactive and thought-provoking workshop to discuss strategies to better understand Muslim students when they require support following minor and major incidents of Racism and Islamophobia.

This workshop has been designed for people working in education settings. This may include principals, teachers, tutors, lecturers, student and wellbeing staff, community outreach and education staff, and other staff working in schools, TAFEs and universities. It may also include pre-service teachers.

CQ WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
1. Showing up with Cultural intelligence (CQ)
• What is cultural intelligence, The CQ Model and why do we need it?
• Applying The CQ model to your work
• Enhancing your cultural lenses with Hofstede’s country comparison tool
• Curious about culture? Asking questions about faith and culture
2. Culturally safe service delivery with Muslims and Muslim Communities
• Using cultural knowledge to understand social problems facing specific communities, without resorting to stereotypes
• Harnessing strengths and building connections within the existing community infrastructure
3. Reducing the impact of Racism and Islamophobia
• To report or not to report? The psycho-social impact of racism and Islamophobia.
• The impact of vicarious trauma on communities
• Supporting and referring Muslims who have experienced racism and Islamophobia
• Responding effectively to individuals after isolated events and microaggressions
• Responding effectively to large sections of the community after major incidents, E.g. Christchurch terror attack

This workshop will be delivered by Monique Toohey of Nasihah Consulting Group, in partnership with the ICV Islamophobia Support Service.

MONIQUE TOOHEY
Established in 2005, Nasihah Consulting Group is a leading provider of culturally intelligent psychological services and professional development in cultural intelligence. Nasihah, by the way, is an Arabic, Turkish, Indonesian and Malay word meaning ‘To give sincere advice’. Monique is a French / Latin name meaning counsellor/advisor. Some things were just destined to be. She has delivered psychological services and personal development programs to culturally, religiously, and linguistically diverse clients and organisations working within multicultural contexts for the past 25 years.

Monique is a Registered Psychologist and certified Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Advisor (USA) and has trained staff from over 360 organisations in cultural competence. For 6 years she was the Lead Lecturer of Multicultural Counselling and Culture and Psychology at the Australian Catholic University and is a regular guest lecturer at universities both nationally and internationally. She has also delivered organisational training programs in Turkey, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
In 2021 she featured in the Amazon Prime Video docuseries titled UNHEARD, which investigated racism in Australia and in 2019 delivered ‘Culture eats individuality for breakfast’ at TEDx Docklands. She is often invited by ABC news to provide psychological insights on a range of topics from mental health to multiculturalism. She has been featured on LateLine, The Australian, The Age, The Herald-Sun, ABC and 3AW radio. She was a speaker at the 2016 Melbourne Writer’s Festival and is the Author of multiple publications.
Learn more HERE.

ICV ISLAMOPHOBIA SUPPORT
Islamophobia Support is a community service delivered by the Islamic Council of Victoria. Our service is free, confidential and available to the wider Victorian community.
Islamophobia Support aims to help people understand and navigate their service options. We offer information, advice, referrals and culturally responsive case management. We collaborate with many different service providers and community organisations, including a referral network of mental health and legal support services.
Learn more here HERE.
