Peace Conference 2023 -Healing the World Panel Discussion (Part 3: John Walker, Member of the Bahai Community and Q&A)
Peace Conference 2023 -Healing the World Panel Discussion (Part 2: Presentations from Venerable Wu Chin, PLLCA & Dr. Uma, Heartfulness Institute)
Peace Conference 2023 -Healing the World Panel Discussion (Part 1:Presentations Lena Nabizada, chair of TYP.C & Dylan Miegel, Member TIWC)
Peace Conference 2023 - the Q & A Session
Peace Conference 2023 -Presentations by Catherine English, Queensland Police Service & Shirley-Anne Cardiner, Chief Executive Officer, Momentum Mental Health
‘Friendship: It Was a Mistake’ by Venerable Wuling, Pure Land Learning College Association
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 7: Desires Should Not Be Indulged (Part 2)
Life of Christ (Part 20)- Jesus Taking up the Crosst by Jagdish Narayan
Panel Discussion and Q&A for Plenary V, VI, VII – Moderated by John Agnew
Plenary VII: Learning for the Future.
Jeff Reeves – Nursing Director Patient Flow, Toowoomba Hospital Darling Downs Health
Plenary VI: Role of Leaders in pandemic – An International Perspective from the Board of Advisors Pure Land Learning College
Professor Michael Cuthill – QueenslandProfessor Phyliss Chew – Singapore
Plenary V: Blame Game II
Terry Ayling – Compassionate Cities Lead, Australian Compassion Council Gold Coast QLD
Interfaith Insights to the Global Pandemic Panel Discussion and Q&A for Plenary IV (Part two)–
Moderated by Rev. Yvonne McRostie
Interfaith Insights to the Global Pandemic Panel Discussion and Q&A for Plenary IV (Part one)–
Moderated by Rev. Yvonne McRostie
Interfaith Insights to the Global Pandemic Plenary IV: Resilience and Innovation
A/ Professor Collin Myers – Clinical Advisor, Metro-North Emergency Operations Centre
Interfaith Insights to the Global Pandemic Plenary IV: Resilience and Innovation
Shirley Anne-Gardiner – Executive Director Toowoomba Hospital Darling Downs Health
Interfaith Insights to the Global Pandemic Panel Discussion and Q&A for Plenary I, II, III
Moderated by Stephen Wanyonyi
Interfaith Insights to the Global Pandemic Plenary III: Ethics of Research, Justice of Distribution (Vaccines and resources)
Dr. Liam Flynn Ag – Senior Medical Officer, Darling Downs Public Health Unit
‘Making Music’ by Chew Lin Kay, Masters in Divinity at Harvard Divinity School
‘Being inclusive and respectful. How can I be an example?’ by Zahra Aria
Yumin Bah Conference 2021(Part 4)
Kulila Kindergarten sharing by Prue Kennedy, Jeff Chesters, and Kerry
Yumin Bah Conference 2021( Part Three)
Kim Walmsley, Chairperson Garulbo Committee Address& Honoring our Ancestors sharing by Mark Copland, A Memoir of Elders past
Yumin Bah Conference 2021( Part Two)
The Vintage Food Garden – Jason Lawler and Tyrone Pearce – My Story
Yumin Bah Conference 2021(Part One)
The Gummingurru Story – Shannon & Conrad Bauwens & The Bunya Rangers Program - Paul Dawson
‘Being a volunteer and connecting with the community’ by Zeynab Aria, The Australian Red Cross
‘Respect family and society’ by Fatemeh Hosseini, Student at University of Southern Queensland
‘Knowledge and Understanding must be Accompanied by Compassion’ by Dr. Bibi Jan Md Ayyub, Founding Member, Network of Community Practitioners
Youth Conference Keynotes -Building Confidence-(part 2)
‘Help Yourself by Helping Others - Youth Engagement’ by Mahsa Nabizada, Grade 11 Student at Fairholme College, and Member of Toowoomba Youth Peace Group
Youth Conference Keynotes -Building Confidence (part 1)
‘Creating a Nurturing Atmosphere Within a Family’ by Venerable Wu Chin, Pure Land Learning College Association
‘Together We Can Do So Much’ - The Toowoomba COVID-19 Vulnerable Communities Group’ by Shirley-Anne Gardiner, Executive Director, Toowoomba Hospital Darling Downs Health
‘An All-inclusive Call to Care for Earth and Life’ by The Reverend Dr. Clive Ayre, Uniting Church Minister
In Conversation with Aunty Sandra King OAM, Aboriginal Elder, Quandamooka, Mulunjarlie, Bundjalung, and Tanna Island woman, Coordinator of the Anglican Church of Southern Queensland's Reconciliation Action Plan
‘Challenging Consumerism - A Youth Perspective’ Lakshmi Gandu, Grade 12 Student at Fairholme College, and Member of Toowoomba Youth Peace Group
‘If It's To Be, It Starts With Me' by Kelly Ngo, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David
‘God’s Care for Earth: Reflecting on Earth'squake’ in the Gospel of Matthew’ by The Reverend Dr. Michael Trainor AM, the Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Adelaide, South Australia
‘Why is Land and Energy Sacred to Aboriginal People?’ by Charles Trindall, Gamilaroi man from North Western NSW
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 13: A Treasure that Could Guide Humanity to Peace and Prosperity (Part 2)
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 12: The Essence of Making Friends (Part 2)
Series 13: A Treasure that Could Guide Humanity to Peace and Prosperity (Part 1)
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 12: The Essence of Making Friends (Part 1)
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 11: The Environment Changes According to the Mind (Part 2)
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 10: The Benefits of the Virtue of Humility(Part 2)
Series 11: The Environment Changes According to the Mind. (Part 1)
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 10: The Benefits of the Virtue of Humility
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 8: Not to Reform One’s Faults When One Has Erred, is to Err Indeed(Part 2) Series 9: The Harm of Extravagance. (Part 1)
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 8: Not to Reform One’s Faults When One Has Erred, is to Err Indeed. (Part 1)
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 7: Desires Should Not Be Indulged (Part 2)
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 7: Desires Should Not Be Indulged (Part 1)
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 6: The Harm of Desiring Fame.
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 5:
Cultivation of Virtue Starts with Eliminating Greed. (Part 1)
‘The Spirit of Volunteerism’ by Maud Bagnall, a Volunteer Activist
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 4: Getting Angry is Punishing Yourself with the Mistakes of Others (Part 2)
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 4: Getting Angry is Punishing Yourself with the Mistakes of Others (Part 1)
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 3: What is the Secret to Obtaining Wealth?
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 2: Where to Find the Real Feng Shui?
Governing Principles of Ancient China Series 1: What is the Governing Principles of Ancient China?
‘Social Responsibility from a Business Perspective’ by Carmel Tullock, Managing Director at Campus Catering People
‘Values and Responsibilities From a Scouts Perspective’ by John Pugh, Assistant Group Leader, Banyan Park Scout Group
‘Values I Learned From My Parents’ by Annamaria McGregor, A Volunteer with Radio 102.7FM
‘Serving and Compassion’ by Tazmarry Khan, A Muslim Volunteer
‘The Spirit of Sharing’ by Lea Rapoport, Director, Group Dynamics
‘Serving the Community’ – In conversation with Michelle Thomas,
Service Manager, Community Aged and Disability - West at Anglicare Southern Queensland
‘Purity of Heart’ by Anne-Marie Doecke, Christian Meditation Community
‘Multiculturalism - The Lockyer Valley Experience’ –
In conversation with Regina Samykanu-Vuthapanich, Community Leader, Gatton Lockyer Valley
‘The Dynamics of the Diversity in The Lockyer Valley’ –
In conversation with Regina Samykanu-Vuthapanich, Community Leader, Gatton Lockyer Valley
‘Compassion in the School Grounds – The Youth Perspective’ by Yentle Rangiira,
Grade 11 student at Mt Maria College and member of Toowoomba Youth Peace Group
‘QnA Session on Compassion in the School Grounds’ chaired by Rahila Abdul Hadi,
Grade 12 at Harristown State High School
‘Compassion in the School Grounds – The Youth Perspective’ by Fatemeh Hassani,
First year at University of Southern Queensland and member of Toowoomba Youth Peace Group
‘Compassion in the School Grounds – The Youth Perspective’ by Harry McGrath,
Grade 11 student at Concordia Lutheran College and member of Toowoomba Youth Peace Group
‘Compassion from the Abrahamic Faith’ by Associate Professor Halim Rane,
Acting Director, Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University
‘Q & A Session on Sharing Experiences’ chaired by Kam Athwal, Sikh Nishkam Society of Australia
‘Community Capacity Building on Peace and Harmony’
by Professor Michael Cuthill, Community Capacity Building Advisor to PLLCA
‘Fostering Students’ Interfaith and Intercultural Understanding
by Ronit Baras, Queensland State Director, Together for Humanity Foundation
‘The Gold Coast Experience’ by Terry Ayling, Facilitator, Compassionate Gold Coast
‘Compassion’ by Derek Tuffield, Chief Executive Officer, Lifeline Darling Downs
Part Two: ‘In Conversation with The Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group’ chaired by
Bishop Cameron Venables, Anglican Bishop for the Western Region, Chair of Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
Part One: ‘In Conversation with The Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group’ chaired by
Bishop Cameron Venables, Anglican Bishop for the Western Region, Chair of Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
‘A Lived Experience of Compassion’ by Mohammed Raza Azad, Intake Officer, Multicultural Australia
‘Knowledge and Understanding must be Accompanied by Compassion’
by Siddharth Bhardwaj, Representative of Hindu Culture- Spiritual Science of India
‘Knowledge and Understanding must be Accompanied by Compassion’ by Dr. Bibi Jan Md Ayyub,
Founding Member, Network of Community Practitioners
‘Q&A Session on The Central Role of Compassion in Your Faith’ chaired by Owain Williams,
Co-Founder of the Alliance for Peace and the Middle Path (Wales)
‘Part Nine: How We See the Life of Jesus Christ from the Christadelphian perspective’ by Jagdish Narayan
‘The Central Role of Compassion in Your Faith’ by Imam Abdul Kadar, Imam of Garden City Mosque
‘Christmas’ by John Agnew, Chair of Downs and Toowoomba Churches Together
‘The Central Role of Compassion in Your Faith’
by Satwant Singh, Director and Secretary of Mercy Relief, Singapore
‘The Central Role of Compassion in Your Faith’
by Dr. Phyllis Ghim-Lian Chew, Associate Professor at Nanyang Technological University
‘Compassion as Common Ground in Religious Faith & Practice’
by Marilyn Turkovich, Executive Director, Charter for Compassion
‘Welcome Address at the International Interfaith Peace Conference 2019’
by Dr. John McVeigh MP, Federal Member for Groom
Part Four: ‘Strategic priorities for developing social cohesion and harmony in culturally diverse communities:
Learning from the ongoing experience of Toowoomba’
Muhammed Haniff, Director, Multi-Faith Multicultural Centre, PLLCA
Part Three: ‘Strategic priorities for developing social cohesion and harmony in culturally diverse communities:
Learning from the ongoing experience of Toowoomba’
Venerable Wu Chin, Buddhist Representative, Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
Sarwan Narayan, Hindu Representative, Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
Part Two: ‘Strategic priorities for developing social cohesion and harmony in culturally diverse communities:
Learning from the ongoing experience of Toowoomba’
Most Reverend Robert McGuckin, Catholic Bishop of Toowoomba
Lakshmi Gandu, Hindu Youth Representative, Toowoomba Youth Peace Group
Connie Qu, Buddhist Youth Representative, Toowoomba Youth Peace Group
Part One: ‘Strategic priorities for developing social cohesion and harmony in culturally diverse communities:
Learning from the ongoing experience of Toowoomba’
The Right Reverend Cameron Venables, Anglican Bishop for the Western Region; and
Chair of the Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
Andrew Wielandt, Business Representative, Goodwill Committee of Toowoomba
‘Part Two: Forgiveness from the Abrahamic Faith’
by Ariel Heber, Pastor Lionel Rohrlach and Imam Abdul Kader, followed by Q&A
‘Part One: Forgiveness from the Abrahamic Faith’
by Ariel Heber, Pastor Lionel Rohrlach and Imam Abdul Kader
‘Identity and Diversity: Living together in Australia - A Youth Perspective’
Identity and Diversity: Living together in Australia - A Youth Perspective
Identity and Diversity: Living together in Australia - A Youth Perspective
‘Part Two: The Importance of Continuing Education for Women’
by Shirley-Anne Gardiner, Executive Director of Toowoomba Hospital
‘Part One: The Importance of Continuing Education for Women’
by Shirley-Anne Gardiner, Executive Director of Toowoomba Hospital
Toowoomba Coming Together for Peace & Harmony:
‘From A Faith Perspective’ by Nicole Rangiira,
Pastoral Care in Health Care, Member of the Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
From A Community Perspective’ by Derek Tuffield, Chief Executive Officer, Lifeline Darling Downs
Toowoomba Coming Together for Peace & Harmony:
‘From A Media Perspective’ by Belinda Sanders, Executive Producer / Presenter, ABC Southern Qld
‘From A Leadership Perspective’ by Sergeant Scott McGrath, Chair, Goodwill Committee of Toowoomba
‘Toowoomba Coming Together for Peace & Harmony – From A Business Perspective’
by Luke Terry, Managing Director, Vanguard Laundry
Toowoomba Coming Together for Peace & Harmony:
‘From An Education Perspective’ by Mark Creedon, Principal, Darling Heights State School
‘From A Youth Perspective’ by Fatima Aria, Grade 12,
Centenary Heights State High School, Member of the Toowoomba Youth Peace Group
‘Science vs Spiritually –
A dialogue between Dr. Uma Kumar, Trainer, Heartfulness Toowoomba,
and Sarwan Narayan, Hindu Activist
Community Capacity Building For Peace & Harmony in Toowoomba –
Key Findings from the Workshop
‘The Journey of Peace - A Faith Perspective’ by:
Ariel Heber, Queensland Jewish Community Services Inc.
Kam Athwal, Director, Sikh Nishkam Society of Australia
Q&A Session chaired by Taisoo Kim Watson, Queensland Quakers
‘The Journey of Peace - A Faith Perspective’ by:
Venerable Wu Chin, Pure Land Learning College Association
Evelyn Ray, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Toowoomba
Imam Abdul Kader, Imam of Garden City Mosque
Part Two:
‘Q&A Conversation with the Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group’ chaired by
Bishop Cameron Venables, Anglican Bishop for the Western Region,
Chair of Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
‘Choice’
by Dr. Stephen Wanyonyi, Chaplain Coordinator, University of Southern Queensland
‘Part Six:
How We See the Life of Jesus Christ from the Christadelphian perspective’
by Jagdish Narayan
‘Promoting Social Harmony in a Diverse Community’
by Imam Enayatullah Zara Q&A Session chaired by Nicole Rangiira
‘Promoting Social Harmony in a Diverse Community’
by Ida Walker, Director of Public Discourse, Australian Baha'i Community
‘Promoting Social Harmony in a Diverse Community’
by Jagdish Narayan, Christadelphian Bible Mission
‘Pathways to Peace: The Role of Secular Institutions in Interfaith Understanding’
by Weston Bruner, Director of Advancement,
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, The University of Queensland
‘From Inclusive Growth to Inclusive Society - Challenges and Opportunities’
by Dr. Hoon Chang Yau, Director, Centre for Advanced Research,
Universiti Brunei Darussalam, followed by Q&A Session chaired by Dr. Krzysztof Batorowicz
‘From Inclusive Growth to Inclusive Society - Challenges and Opportunities’
by Professor Ken Udas
‘Gender Balance’
by Mahsa Nabizada, Member of Toowoomba Youth Peace Group
‘How does Multifaith Awareness Influence Education? Sharing Experiences on Multifaith Dialogue’
by H. E. Mr. Diekumpuna Sita N'sadisi José, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of Angola to UNESCO
‘How does Multifaith Awareness Influence Education? Sharing Experiences on Multifaith Dialogue’ by:
Mr. Edouard Firmin Matoko, Assistant Director-General of the Department Africa of UNESCO
H. E. Mrs. Irena Vaïsvilaité, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of Lithuania to UNESCO
‘How does Multifaith Awareness Influence Education? Sharing Experiences on Multifaith Dialogue’ by
H. E. Mr Anar Karimov, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of Azerbaijan to UNESCO
‘How does Multifaith Awareness Influence Education? Sharing Experiences on Multifaith Dialogue’ by:
Mrs. Ann-Belinda Preis, Chief of Section - Intercultural Dialogue, Sector for Social and Human Sciences – UNESCO
Prof. Alberto Melloni, UNESCO Chair Religious Pluralism & Peace of the University of Bologna, John XXIII Foundat2on for Religious Studies
‘How can education be used to promote harmony?’ by:
H. E. Mr. Mounir Anastas, Ambassador, Alternate Permanent Delegate of Palestine to UNESCO
H.E. Mr. David Measketh, Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Delegate of the Kingdom of Cambodia to UNESCO
‘How can education be used to promote harmony?’
by Professor Medwin Hughes, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David
‘How can education be used to promote harmony?’
by H. E. Mr. Ghazi Gherairi, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of Tunisia to UNESCO
‘Traditional Chinese Culture Trivia’
by Kelly Ngo and Katherine Ngo, Academy of Sinology, University of Wales Trinity Saint David
‘Oman in its efforts for Tolerance, Understanding, Coexistence’ by:
Mr. Georg Popp, Vice-Director project Tolerance, Understanding, Coexistence,
ARABIA FELIX Synform GmbH / President BARAZA.ngo
Mr. Riaz Ravat, Vice-Director, St Philip’s Centre Leicester
‘Oman in its efforts for Tolerance, Understanding, Coexistence’
by Mr. Mohammed Said Al-Mamari, Advisor to the Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs.
Director of the project Tolerance, Understanding, Coexistence Oman’s Message of Islam.
Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman
‘Ethic, Morality and Causality Education:
The Influence and Contribution of Ancient Saints and Sages Teachings to Our World’
by Mgr Francisco Follo, Permanent Observer of Holy See to UNESCO
‘God Loves All Beings. Ethic, Morality and Causality Education:
The Influence and Contribution of Ancient Saints and Sages Teachings to Our World’ by:
Venerable Hyewon, Korean Buddhist Association (Kilsangsa)
Prof. Yanick Bruneton, Korean Buddhism specialist, Paris Diderot-Paris 7 University
‘God Loves All Beings. Ethic, Morality and Causality Education:
The Influence and Contribution of Ancient Saints and Sages Teachings to Our World’ by:
H.E. Mr Ali Zainal, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of the State of Qatar to UNESCO
Karine Martin, President of the French association of Taoism
‘Maintaining social harmony through Morality, Ethics and Causality’
by H.E.. Mr Agron Budjaku, Former Ambassador of the Republic of Macedonia to UNESCO
‘Maintaining Social Harmony through Morality, Ethics and Causality’
by Dr. Jeremy Smith, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Performing Arts,
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
‘Maintaining Social Harmony through Morality, Ethics and Causality’
by Prof. Dr. Enric Olivé Serret, Director of UNESCO chair for Intercultural Dialogue in the Mediterranean
‘Governance issue and Creating Peace out of Conflict through Morality, Ethics and Causality Education”
by Venerable Wu Shin, Executive Vice-President, Pure Land Learning College Association
‘Governance issue and Creating Peace out of Conflict through Morality, Ethics and Causality Education’
by H. E. Mrs. Mariam Y. Katagum, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to UNESCO
‘Governance issue and Creating Peace out of Conflict through Morality, Ethics and Causality Education’
by:
Dr. Dov Lynch, Chief of Section, Section of Global Citizenship and Peace Education, UNESCO Education Sector
H. E. Mr. Flavio Mendez, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of the Republic of Panama to UNESCO
‘The Contribution of the Multifaith Dialogue for Peace in Africa’
by Dr Emile Moselly Batamack, Professor of Philosophy, member of the Board of Institut Afrique Monde
‘The Contribution of the Multifaith Dialogue for Peace in Afrcia’
by Rev. Father Guillaume Bruté de Rémur, Formative theologian,
Vice-chancellor of the Inter-ritual International Seminary - Missionary Redemptoris Mater of Lebanon
‘The Contribution of the Multifaith Dialogue for Peace in Afrcia’
by Prof. Camille Kuyu, Professor of Law, President of the Orientation Council of Institut Afrique Monde
‘The Contribution of the Multifaith Dialogue for Peace in Africa’
by Mr. Nicolas Klingelschmitt, Consultant, Member of Institut Afrique Monde
'Part Four:
Seeking and Praying for World Peace Through Actualizing Religious Education and Cultural Understanding -
The Way Forward by Toowoomba Delegates'
Venerable Wu Chin, Buddhist Representative, Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
Scott McGrath, Chair, Goodwill Committee of Toowoomba
'Part Three:
Seeking and Praying for World Peace Through Actualizing Religious Education and Cultural Understanding -
The Way Forward by Toowoomba Delegates'
Yong Hui Tao, Buddhist Youth Representative, Pure Land Learning College Association
Dr. Uma Kumar, Hindu Representative, Toowoomba
'Part Two:
Seeking and Praying for World Peace Through Actualizing Religious Education and Cultural Understanding -
The Way Forward by Toowoomba Delegates'
Reverend Richard Tutin, Anglican Representative, Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
Kamaljit Kaur Athwal, Sikh Representative, Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
'Part One:
Seeking and Praying for World Peace Through Actualizing Religious Education and Cultural Understanding -
The Way Forward by Toowoomba Delegates'
Venerable Wu Shin, Executive Vice-President, Pure Land Learning College Association
Jagdish Narayan, Christadelphian Representative, Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
‘Hope and inspiration -
In conversation with Maro Alwakeel, a new resident to Toowoomba’
'How to build peace within the community'
by Dr Uma Kumar, Trainer, Heartfulness Toowoomba
‘What we influence vs What influences us’
by Quinn McDonald, Year 11 student at Harristown State High School
‘What we influence vs What influences us’
by NazGul Nazari, Year 10 student at Centenary Heights State High School
‘Resting in Uncertainty: A Beginner's Journey’
by Anne-Marie Doecke, Christian Meditation Community
‘Making Music’ by Chew Lin Kay,
Masters in Divinity at Harvard Divinity School
‘Being inclusive and respectful. How can I be an example?'
by Zahra Aria
‘Closing Summary’
by The Revd Canon Richard Tutin,
General Secretary, Queensland Churches Together
‘Closing Address’
by Councillor Geoff McDonald, Chair - Environment and Community
Part Three: Panel Discussion -
Towards a Culture of A Shared Future – A Youth Initiative
chaired by Sophie Ryan,
Youth Ambassador for the Multi-Faith Multicultural Centre
Part Two: Panel Discussion -
Towards a Culture of A Shared Future – A Youth Initiative
chaired by Sophie Ryan,
Youth Ambassador for the Multi-Faith Multicultural Centre
‘Towards a Culture of A Shared Future – A Youth Initiative’
by Rahila Abdul Hadi, Harristown State High School
‘Part One:
Panel Discussion - Towards a Culture of A Shared Future – A Youth Initiative’
chaired by Sophie Ryan, Youth Ambassador for the Multi-Faith Multicultural Centre,
and Undergraduate student at the University of Queensland/National University of Singapore
‘Towards a Culture of A Shared Future – A Youth Initiative’
by Mahsa Nabizada, Youth Leader,
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Youth Leaders program/
Yentle Rangiira, St Ursula’s College
‘Towards a Culture of A Shared Future – A Youth Initiative’
by Zahra Aria, University of Southern Queensland
by Connie Qu, Centenary Heights State High School
‘Art of Listening’
by Dr Uma Kumar, Trainer, Heartfulness Toowoomba
‘Being grateful and not giving up and what it all means to me’
by Fatemeh Aria, Year 11 student at Centenary Heights State High School
Part Three: Unconference Dialogue on
‘Serving Humanity Beyond the Boundaries of Faith’,
chaired by Dr Joseph Paul Ozawa,
Clinical Psychologist Asian American Christian Counseling Service, Inc.
‘Part One: Unconference Dialogue on
‘Serving Humanity Beyond the Boundaries of Faith’,
chaired by Dr Joseph Paul Ozawa,
Clinical Psychologist Asian American Christian Counseling Service, Inc.
‘Commonalities and Differences – A Bridge to Religious and Social Harmony –
A Religious and Cultural Perspective’ Part Three: Questions and Answers
chaired by Nicole Rangiira, Catholic Church Representative
‘Commonalities and Differences – A Bridge to Religious and Social Harmony –
A Religious and Cultural Perspective’ Part Two: Questions and Answers
chaired by Nicole Rangiira, Catholic Church Representative
‘Commonalities and Differences – A Bridge to Religious and Social Harmony –
A Religious and Cultural Perspective’ Part One: Questions and Answers
chaired by Nicole Rangiira, Catholic Church Representative
‘Commonalities and Differences –
A Bridge to Religious and Social Harmony –
A Religious and Cultural Perspective’
by Sophie Ryan, Youth Ambassador for the Multi-Faith Multicultural Centre,
and Undergraduate student at the University of Queensland/National University of Singapore
Commonalities and Differences –
A Bridge to Religious and Social Harmony –
A Religious and Cultural Perspective’
by Scott McGrath, Deputy-Chair, Goodwill Committee of Toowoomba
Closing Address at the National Interfaith Conference 2017
by Dr John McVeigh MP, Minister Regional Development, Territories and Local Government.
‘Living in a Culturally Diverse Society Without Compromising One’s Faith’
by Maryanne Walsh, Principal, Centenary Heights State High School
‘An Academic Perspective on The Governing Principles of Ancient China’
by Professor Liu Yuli
‘A Political Perspective on The Governing Principles of Ancient China’
by H. E. Mrs Mariam Y. Katagum, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Nigeria to UNESCO
‘Creating Safe Spaces for Meaningful Conversation within Multicultural Communities’
by Professor Michael Cuthill, Community Capacity Building Advisor to PLLCA
Part Four:
‘Strengthening Religious Education and Social Harmony Towards Greater Understanding and Acceptance’
by Muhammed Haniff Abdul Razak
Part Three:
‘Strengthening Religious Education and Social Harmony Towards Greater Understanding and Acceptance’
by Mark CecDr Dr Arsalan Mozaffari Falarti, and Nicole Rangiira
Part Two:
‘Strengthening Religious Education and Social Harmony Towards Greater Understanding and Acceptance’
by Mark Creedon, Taisoo Kim Watson, and Meiling Chow
Part One:
‘Strengthening Religious Education and Social Harmony Towards Greater Understanding and Acceptance’
by Andre Wielandt, John Agnew, Mark Jocumsen, and Venerable Wu Ping
‘Introduction to Heartfulness Meditation’
by Dr Uma Kumar, Trainer, Heartfulness Toowoomba
‘The Way to Happiness - A Divine Love Perspective’
by Lainee Anderson
‘Happiness - An Academics' Perspective’ by Professor Michael Cuthill,
Social Development and Community Engagement Specialist
Part Two:
Group Recommendations on ‘Reflections, Views and Recommendations’
facilitated by Members of the Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
Part One:
Group Recommendations on ‘Reflections, Views and Recommendations’
facilitated by Members of the Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
A Panel Discussion on
‘Religious Influences and Impulses Impacting The Region – The Regional Experience’
chaired by Dr Brian J. Adams, Director, Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue
Part Two: ‘A Framework for Peace Building – A Religious Perspective’
by Dr Joseph Paul Ozawa, Clinical Psychologist and
Asian American Christian Counselling Services of Alhambra, California
Part One: ‘A Framework for Peace Building – A Religious Perspective’
by Dr Joseph Paul Ozawa, Clinical Psychologist
and Asian American Christian Counselling Services of Alhambra, California
Group Recommendations on
‘Religion – A Source of Strength in a Challenging World’
facilitated by Members of the Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
A Panel Discussion on
‘Religion – A Source of Strength in a Challenging World’
chaired by Dr Krzysztof Batorowicz
Part Two: ‘From Ecumenism to Interfaith - Prospect and Challenges’
by Margaret Naylon, Executive Officer,
Commission for Ecumenism and Inter-religious Relations
Part One: ‘From Ecumenism to Interfaith - Prospect and Challenges’
by Margaret Naylon, Executive Officer,
Commission for Ecumenism and Inter-religious Relations
Part Two: Panel Discussion on
‘Basis for Interfaith Dialogue—Prospects and Challenges’
chaired by Gail Paratz, Chair of Queensland Jewish Interfaith
Part One: Panel Discussion on
‘Basis for Interfaith Dialogue—Prospects and Challenges’
chaired by Gail Paratz, Chair of Queensland Jewish Interfaith
‘Basis for Interfaith Dialogue—Prospects and Challenges’
by Dr Brian J. Adams, Director, Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue
Basis for Interfaith Dialogue—Prospects and Challenges’
by Professor Ken Udas,
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Services) & Chief Information Officer
Part Two: Group Recommendations on
‘Forging a Common Humanity through religious understanding and education’
facilitated by Members of the Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
Part One: Group Recommendations on
‘Forging a Common Humanity through religious understanding and education’
facilitated by Members of the Toowoomba Interfaith Working Group
A Panel Discussion on
‘Forging a Common Humanity through religious understanding and education’
chaired by The Reverend Dr Jonathan Inkpin, Rector of The Anglican Parish of
St Luke Toowoomba, and Chair of Goodwill Committee of Toowoomba
Social Diversity, Social Harmony – Reality and Challenges (Part Two)
by Inspector Steve Angus, District Officer,
representing The Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service, Mr Ian Stewart
Social Diversity, Social Harmony – Reality and Challenges (Part One)
by Inspector Steve Angus, District Officer,
representing The Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service, Mr Ian Stewart
Opening Address
at the 2nd International Interfaith Conference
by Cr. Geoff McDonald, representing Mayor Cr. Paul Antonio
Welcome Address
at the 2nd International Interfaith Conference by Venerable Wu Shin,
Executive Vice-President of Pure Land Learning College Association Inc.
‘Part Two: Promoting Sinology and its Values in the Modern Society’
by Tsai Li Hsu, Researcher, Hong Kong Institute of Sinology
‘Part One: Promoting Sinology and its Values in the Modern Society’
by Tsai Li Hsu, Researcher, Hong Kong Institute of Sinology
‘Forging a Common Humanity through religious engagement and education’
by Dr Jeremy Smith, Dean for the Faculty of Humanities
and Performing Arts, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter Campus
‘Forging a Common Humanity through religious engagement and education’
by Lama Neljorpa Arnaud Guétcheu, Kagyu lineage, France
‘Forging a Common Humanity through religious engagement and education’
by Dr Paula Kasparian, Honorary Committee of the Peacemaker, France
‘Religious Influences and Impulses Impacting Society’
by Dr Hoon Chang Yau, Associate Professor,
Institute of Asian Studies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei
‘Religious Influences and Impulses Impacting Society’
by Mic Cheng Tak Lai, Guest Lecturer, The Education University of Hong Kong
Religious Diversity, Acceptance, and Engagement – The Challenges
H. E. Mr Oumar Keita, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of Mali
Mr Satybaldy Burshakov, Deputy Permanent Delegate of Kazakhstan to UNESCO
Religious Diversity, Acceptance, and Engagement – The Challenges
By H. E. Mr Meshal Hayat, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of Kuwait,
President of the Group V(b) – Arab States
H. E. Mr Marco Tulio Chicas Sosa, Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of Guatemala,
President of the Group III - GRULAC
‘Building Bonds of Humanity – A Faith Contribution’
by Mr Jean-Christophe Peaucelle, Counselor for Religious Affairs,
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘A Framework for Peace Building – A Religious Perspective’
by Mr Ny Toky Andriamanjato, Chargé d'Affaires a.i.,
Deputy Permanent Delegate, Permanent Delegation of the Republic of Madagascar to UNESCO
‘The Gift of Faith’ by Tim Knox, Regional Coordinator,
Aboriginal Program at Queensland Murray Darling Committee
‘The value of Education’ by Gemma Thorpe,
Deputy Principal, Darling Heights State School
‘What my mum and dad means to me?’ by Hussein Shahab Alabdally
‘Honesty’ by Yong Hui Tao
‘Safe Community – A Citizen and Police Partnership’
by Inspector Mike Curtin, Queensland Police Service
‘Building Adaptive Capacity within the Community’
by Professor Ken Udas, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic Services) &
Chief Information Officer, University of Southern Queensland
‘Leadership – From Dialogue to Action’
by Sophie Ryan, undergraduate student at the University of Queensland
studying a dual Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws program and
concurrent Diploma in Languages, majoring in Peace and Conflict
‘Keeping Pace with Changes’ by Cr. Paul Antonio, Mayor of Toowoomba
‘Toowoomba’s Future: A Resilient and Inclusive Community?’ by Professor Michael Cuthill
Patience
Panel members – Avril Baynes, Ron Towson, and Taisoo Kim Watson
Avril Baynes, semi-retired academic
Ron Towson, Volunteer of friends of the library association
Taisoo Kim Watson, Member of Quaker faith
Custodian of the Environment
Custodian of the Environment from the Aboriginal Perspective by Tim Knox
Custodian of the Environment from the Buddhist Perspective by Venerable Wu Chin
Filial Piety
Filial Piety from the Australian culture by Debbie Ryan
Filial Piety from the Lebanese culture by Tony Wigan
Introduction to Christianity – An Anglican Perspective by Reverend Penny Jones
Introduction to Humanism by Dr Frank Hepple
Introduction to Aboriginal Spirituality by Kim Walmsley