ANNUAL REPORT 2014 - 15
ISLAMIC COUNCIL OF VICTORIA OUR STAKEHOLDERS & PARTNERS
The ICV wishes to express our sincere gratitude’s to a host of organisations who have worked with and supported the Muslim community in various capacities throughout the 2104-15. There were literally over 100 groups we have engaged with and we hereby list a sample.
Your leadership and your genuine commitment to social cohesion in our state has contributed to the ICV playing a more e ective role as a peak body. It’s a collective journey and our successes are your successes!
AFIC - Australian Federation of Islamic Councils IMA - Islamic Museum of Australia AFL - Australian Football League Immigration Dept AFP - Australian Federal Police JCCV – Jewish Communities Council of Victoria AG - Attorney Generals Dept JCMA - Jews Christians Muslims Association Al Wasat Newspaper La Trobe Uni Centre for Dialogue AMF - Australian Multicultural Foundation MAG – Multifaith Advisory Group ANIC - Australian National Imams Council MCCA – Muslim Community Co-operative Australia Benevolence Melbourne Uni - Chaplaincy BOIV - Victorian Board of Imams Muslim Exchange Program (Indonesian) Cabrini Health Muslim Legal Network CCN – Community Care Network NCEIS - National Centre for Excellence in Islamic Studies CMY – Centre of Multicultural Youth OHPI - Online Hate Prevention Institute Corrections Victoria OMAC - O ce of Multiculturalism & Citizenship DHS – Dept of Human Services OTA – Organ Tissue Authority & Donate Life Diyanet - Turkish Ministry of Religious A airs SHV - Spiritual Health Victoria DPC Community Resilience Unit SMCT – Southern Metropolitan Cemetery Trust DSS – Dept of Social Services Uniting Church ECCV - Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria VAADA - Victorian Alcohol and Drugs Association Emergency Ministry (VCC) Variety Victoria Faith Leaders Group - Prison Chaplaincy VCC – Victorian Council of Churches FCCV – Faith communities council of Victoria VEOHRC - Vic Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission Foodbank Victoria Police GMCT – General Metropolitan Cemetery Trust Victoria University – Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, HAI – Human Appeal Australia VMC - Victorian Multicultural Commission Huddle – Nth Melbourne Football Club VWBT - Victorian Women's Benevolent Trust
1 2 OUR PEOPLE EXCO Ghaith Krayem President Bayram Aktepe Vice-President Seyfi Seyit Secretary Mohamed Mohideen Treasurer Junaid Cheema Executive Member Omar Abdo Executive Member Monique Toohey Executive Member Nur Shkembi Executive Member Zeynep Sertel Non-Executive Member
RETIRED EXCO Nadeem Hussain President Mohamad Tabiaat Vice President Eugenia Flynn Treasurer Mohamad Tabbaa Executive Member Almir Colan Executive Member Osama Saad Executive Member Ecehan Gulbayrak Executive Member Mohamad Elrafihi Executive Member
STAFF Nail Aykan Executive Director Ayman Islam Services Manager Sumeyya Kutlu O ce Manager Bahriye Bol Communications O cer Liyana Schroeder Executive Assistant Cornelius Romein IT Administrator Sheikh Abdinur Weli ICV Imam Sheikh Moustapha Sarakibi ICV Imam & Prison Chaplain Anthony Vitale CISP Program Manager Altaf Hussain Senior Prison Chaplain Asma Siddiq Bhatti NILS Program Co-ordinator Lina Ayoubi Hospital Chaplaincy Co-ordinator Rahil Khan Prison Chaplaincy Co-ordinator Remzi Unal CISP Liasion O cer Majidih Essa ICV Imam & CISP Religious Services Co-ordinator Esref Avda CISP Social Worker Matlub Ali ICV Food Bank & Zakat O cer Mensur Cosic Caretaker
RETIRED STAFF Halima Ramadan Family Care Co-ordinator Yasemin Erbas-Dent Emergency Assist Project Manager Yasmin Sungkar Emergency Assist Project Manager Humera Gillani Emergency Assist Project Manager Sarah Mahri Youth Engagement O cer Hussein Hafez Youth Engagement O cer Muhamed Jemai Youth Engagement O cer
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT This work spanned nearly 4 months issues the ICV has tried to increase its and involved over 50 1-on-1 interviews communication and engagement with with stakeholders as well as numerous our own community in respect to sessions with the Board and senior ICV these matters. We have done this members. The key recommendations through a number of community of this review are included in this forums and consultations and inviting report in addition to which a copy of key government stakeholders to be the full report will be provided to our present and answerable directly the members. The Board has determined community. This has included senior to accept all the recommendations put managers from the Attorney General’s forward by Professor Camilleri. We Department and both State and will engage with our members further Federal Ministers. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious on some of the key issues in coming Most Merciful - Assalam Alaykum wa months to ensure the final outcomes I think it is fair to say that the current Rahmatullah wa Barakatahu are relevant and appropriate but when environment is the most challenging it this work is completed I am confident has ever been for our community and We give thanks and Praise to Allah, that it will set the ICV to be in the best I’d like to extend my gratitude to the Most Exalted, and send our prayers position possible to meet the future sta and volunteers of the ICV and blessings on our beloved Master needs of the community. without whom it would simply not be Prophet Mohamed. able to function. They do an incredible Secondly, the services that the ICV job and often with little recognition for On behalf of the Executive Committee provides have continued to grow and their e orts. I would also like to thank of the ICV it is with pleasure that we strengthen. The ICV established a our member societies for their support present to our Members, community new Services Manager role to provide a and engagement and trust in us to act and stakeholders the Annual Report greater level of dedicated attention to on their behalf. I would like to thank for 2015. improving the e ectiveness and my Board members whose dedication e ciency of our day-to-day services and sincerity is unquestionably. It is a This last year has seen many such as our various Chaplancy di cult burden they have accepted challenges and achievements for our p ro g ra m s , Za ka t , N I LS, Fo o d and may they be rewarded for their community and the ICV. Our e orts Outreach, Youth programs and the e orts. have broadly fallen into 3 main many others. This is the beginning of categories: a strategy to professionalise this facet Finally I would like to thank our of the ICV’s operations and to increase Executive Director Br Nail Aykan. His Firstly, there has been a great deal of the scope of strategic work that the commitment and dedication to the consolidation at an operational level. Executive Director and Board can then ICV and the community is without peer The ICV has a fantastic base and focus on. and without whom the ICV would not platform to build from but to meet the be what it is today. His role is the most increasingly complex and challenging Finally, and what takes the majority di cult of all and has required environment we find ourselves in, it time of the Board itself, is the external enormous sacrifices on his part and needs to consolidate that foundation a d v o c a c y a n d s t a k e h o l d e r that of his family. May Allah Most and use it as platform to grow and management that has been required Exalted, accept and bless each and become the organisation the in this environment where there is a every one of his deeds. community needs for the next decade concerted government and media as it has been for the last 40 years. To focus on our community. The last 12 While the last 12 months have been that end we have been fortunate to months has seen the introduction of a challenging the next will be no less so. have the assistance of Professor Joe number of important pieces of We ask Allah, Most Exalted, to keep us Camilleri, on a pro bono basis, to do a legislation the impact of which is firm in our sincerity to work in His complete strategic review of the disproportionately greater on our cause, to forgive us our shortcomings organisation. community than any other. and to keep our intentions pure. All success comes from Allah, Most Each government proposal requires a Exalted, and we ask our members and high level of time and e ort to engage the community to forgive us our with and respond to. Additionally mistakes and to keep us in their there have been significant incidents prayers. in the community that have required a careful and nuanced response. In Ghaith Krayem addition to dealing with these various President
3 4 MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The ICV vision ‘To foster and enable a vibrant Islamic community where Muslims enrich society through the values of Islam’ remains an unequivocal statement of how we see ourselves collectively in the roles “of leadership within the Victorian Muslim community. Our community spirits and inherent harmony has contributed to our success as a peak body and service provider.
Throughout 2014–15, the Islamic I particularly need to thank my president Br Ghaith Krayem for his Council of Victoria (ICV) has continued Some of the highlights to evolve and develop. We have strategic leader”ship and whose of the period were; experienced continuous growth and support, encouragement and counsel improvement of our services in has been vital during a period of > Strategic Review and 3 Year important transition. Ghaith is to be response to the growing demands and Plan by Prof. Joe Camilleri expectations of a Muslim peak-body. commended for his balanced and principled stewardship, responsive and > The appointment of a new passionate community engagement Our ability in continually building a Services Manager role strong and resilient organisation is due and an unswerving commitment to social justice causes. in no small part to the strength of our > Interfaith activities: relationships across many stakeholders I also pay my respects to our Treasurer and the commitment of our executive, - Jewish Muslim Friendship Dinner; Br Mohamad Mohideen for his prudent sta and volunteers: in a nutshell it and responsible management of our c o m e s d o w n t o ‘ p e o p l e a n d - Prayer Vigil in response partnerships’.Through ICV’s direct to the Sydney Siege. accounts and finances. We have made c o l l a b o r a t i o n w i t h n u m e r o u s important improvements to our organisations, all committed to - An Inaugural Iftar: governance systems and processes and building a cohesive and harmonious fi n a n c i a l s u s t a i n a b i l i t y w h i c h society, we were able to act as a true > Initiation of new projects and contributed to a net surplus. This result conduit between the Muslim and non- partnerships; will assist the ICV in implementing its Muslim communities across Victoria. strategic plan, investing in its - Project Hayat with OTA; operational and workforce capability, Our advocacy activities involved greater & Donate Life and building its reserves to strengthen representations, consultations, its resilience well into the near future. advisory, multifaith and multicultural - OAD project with VAADA; engagement and managing of And last but not least I thank the ICV important events and programs to - Sisters Study Tour to E x e c u t i v e C o m m i t t e e a n d promote better understandings and Turkey with Diyanet. management team who have worked foster harmony across diverse so diligently throughout the year to communities and stakeholders. > Good Friday Appeal which has resulted in some exciting and pioneering work. I also take the Our organisation’s achievements opportunity to thank our retired board d e p e n d s o n t h e d e d i c a t i o n , I wish to express my sincere thanks to members and project o cers for their professionalism, tireless commitments all of our member societies, partners, valuable contributions over the 12 and energy of our people and I wish to stakeholders and supporters, it is months. thank each and every sta and through these relationships that we volunteer who has served the ICV and can extend our roles and deliver better In reflecting up on the achievements our community in many di erent services across many communities. detailed in this report, I am confident capacities throughout the year. You are that the investments in our people and essentially the heart and soul of the ICV. I particularly like to thank the Victorian partnerships along with continued I wish to take the opportunity to pay my Government through OMAC (O ce of community engagement and sound personal gratitude to an incredible Multicultural A airs and Citizenship) collaborative relationships will hold us support base, namely Br. Ayman Islam, for their commitment to the ICV to in good stead to ensure the ICV is ideally Sr. Sumeyya Sener and Sr. Bahriye Bol enhance the Muslim communities’ role positioned to seize the opportunities in for without your enterprise, resilience and representation within the social the years ahead. and optimism, we would not have cohesion space - the bipartisan support achieved so much. across the state for multiculturalism Nail Aykan remains a cornerstone of our collective Executive Director values. OUR PROGRAMS & SERVICES
O ce of the ICV: Admin & Accounts
CISP Hospital Detention Centre Visitations Chaplains
Emergency Assist (ICVEA)
Family Care Co-ordinator
Food Outreach Program
Hospital Chaplaincy
Media & Communications
Multifaith Qard Muslim Connect Hassan Victoria NILS & Qard Hassan
Zakat
O ce for Women
Prison Chaplaincy
Religious Services & City Mosque PRISON CHAPLAINCY Youth Engagement SERVICES
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PEOPLE BEHIND THE ICV
Ayman Islam Bahriye Bol Rahil Khan Services Manager Communications O cer Prison Chaplaincy
Asthma Bhatti Sheikh Majidih Esssa Lina Ayoubi NILS O cer ICV Imam Hospital Chaplaincy
M Matlub Ali Liyana Schroder Altaf Hussein Food Bank Executive Assistant Prison Chaplaincy A THREE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN - PROF. JOE CAMILLERI
The three-year strategic plan was prepared by Alexandria Agenda at the request of ICV President, Ghaith Krayem, and presented to the ICV Executive Committee on 10 May 2015.
Alexandria Agenda, under the leadership of Professor Joseph Camilleri, consulted extensively with the ICV president, executive committee members, the general manager, other sta , past presidents and other o ce holders, ICV member organisations, other Islamic groups, government bodies and many community organisations.
The detailed report contains some 100 recommendations. What follows are a few highlights in point form.
Stakeholder Engagement Within the Muslim community
> ICV to embrace all sections of the Muslim community in Victoria and develop more e ective > Convene a Victoria-wide consultation of Muslim consultation and communication with them women to review current and future challenges and (including the Shia community) make detailed recommendations
> Divide member and a liated organisations into 5 > ICV and the Board of Imams to formalise periodic or 6 clusters, and form small working groups to attendance at each other’s board meetings liaise with these di erent clusters > Conduct a series of workshops and short courses > Build a database of all Muslim organisations not to assist with the enculturation of Imams, currently associated with ICV, and explore options especially on issues of current importance for closer links Engaging with the Wider Community > Establish an on-going network of young Muslims, representing a cross section of views and > Document, publicise and periodically evaluate all backgrounds major dealings with government
> Mount a revamped Muslim Leadership Program > Develop e ective lines of communication with all to begin in 2016 levels of government, while maintaining ICV’s full independence
> Propose guidelines for appropriate use of language in public statements by ministers and government o cials and in all government publications
> Seek the support and involvement of inter-state I s l a m i c o r g a n i s a t i o n s w h e n m a k i n g representations to federal government
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A THREE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN - PROF. JOE CAMILLERI
> Review the state of inter-faith relations in Governance Victoria, and set out proposals for inter-faith dialogue in coming years > Ensure Executive Committee performs to higher standards of e ciency – meetings must be well > Develop closer links with the ethnic community run, carefully prepared, and energetically followed sector, universities and diplomatic missions with a through view to strengthening ICV influence and advocacy. > Expand size of Executive Committee from eight Policy Development to eleven voting members
> Earmark priority areas for policy development , > Executive Committee to be supported by active including Islamophobia, refugees and asylum sub-committees or working groups seekers, climate change, interfaith dialogue and family violence > Establish an Advisory Board of 12 members (a kind of ‘committee of elders’) > Policy development to be supported by high quality relevant research. > Carefully document, monitor and externally evaluate all major ICV programs and activities Education and Training Funding and Resources > Develop a comprehensive educational program for the Islamic community and also for the wider > By 2018 double ICV’s current annual income and community reduce dependence on government support to no more than 50% of total income > Build greater capacity in key areas, including: managing diversity, dialogue facilitation, > Secure a steadily rising level of financial support administrative skills, public speaking, media from within Victoria’s Islamic community engagement and policy development. > Explore new revenue streams, including: business Media and Communications sponsorships, philanthropic support and fee based services (e.g. halal accreditation services). > ICV president to have ultimate oversight of ICV’s media strategy and its implementation
> Develop an integrated communications strategy (including website, newsletter, use of social media and other communication channels) ICV ANNUAL COMMUNITY LEADERS DINNER The Islamic Council of Victoria (CV) hosted its ICV’s Dr Aladin Zayegh presented Prof Akhtar Annual Community Leaders Dinner on Monday, Kalam with a Certificate of Appreciation Award June 8 at the Ninety Club in Oakleigh to celebrate for his 10 years of service and chairmanship at the leadership, community and pioneers who have MCCA and former ICV president and VMC successfully served their communities. 140 commissioner Yasser Solimon presented retired attended the annual event, representing diverse VMC Chair Chin Tan with a Certificate of communities and demographics. Friendship award.
Guest speakers included; ICV President Ghaith ICV general manager Nail Aykan said part of the Krayem, Minister for Multicultural A airs Hon annual dinner was aimed to recognise community Robin Scott, Shadow Minister for Multicultural leaders and pioneers who have served our A airs Hon Inga Peulich, Mayor of Monash City community, both Muslim and wider Australian Council Cr Paul Klisaris, Human Appeal’s Sheikh society. Rabie Baytie, MCCA’s Prof Akhtar Kalam and former VMC chairperson Chin Tan. The ICV executive team and all sta and volunteers look forward to better serving the ICV president Ghaith Krayem welcomed all guests community and its member societies and wish all and noted that the dinner was a testament of a blessed month of Ramadan. genuine community spirit and inspiring leadership.
Tonight we are honoured to pay our respect and appreciation to two such individuals whose e orts, sacrifices and achievements should not be taken for granted and who we see as our role models and are “ immensely proud of ”
9 10 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2014
The Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, October 12 2014 and elected a new Executive Committee for the next 2 year period.
MEMBERS GIVE GENEROUSLY TO ROYAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL
President: Ghaith Krayem Vice President: Bayram Aktepe Secretary: Seyfi Seyit Treasurer: Mohamad Mohideen Executive Members: Nadeem Hussain and Mohamad Elrafihi Generous Victorian Muslims put their hands deep into their pockets to help raise funds for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal. SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING 2015 The collective e ort amounted to a $20,000 contribution the Islamic Council of Victoria presented to the appeal on Friday 3rd April 2015 The ICV executive board elected two new members to When the ICV approached its member organisations to its team at a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday, help raise funds for the charity - it was overwhelmed March 29 2015. with the amount communities were willing to contribute. The committee welcomed brothers Junaid Cheema and Omar Abdo who were elected uncontested at the SGM. > Newport > HIYC > Monash > Huntingdale The two positions arose due to the retiring of former ICV > Werribee > My Centre president Br Nadeem Hussain and Br Mohamed Elrafihi. > Meadow Heights > Preston ICV president Ghaith Krayem thanked the services of > Doncaster > Dandenong the two outgoing executive members and welcomed the two new members. "We look forward to continue and the Je cott City mosques all contributed serving our community with our new board members." generously. ICV president Ghaith Krayem and ICV executive committee member Monique Toohey ICV appointed executive members include Nur presented the cheque to the hospital. Shkembi, Monique Toohey and Zeynep Sertel. "This was a great community e ort. A tribute of the Muslim community contributing towards the bigger picture," Mr Krayem said.
"With good intentions look at what we achieve when we work together for a great cause such as this. God willing - we can do a lot better next year," Mrs Toohey said. In its 84th year the Good Friday Appeal has raised more than $274 million since it began in 1931. The funds are used for equipment, research and education.
This year alone the charity raised more then $17.1 million - a record breaking e ort. MUSLIM WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP STUDY TOUR TO TURKEY 2015
The ICV initiated its 2nd Study Tour to Turkey hosted by (AKP) in Ankara meeting with the Head of Foreign the Diyanet (Ministry of Religious A airs) following the A airs Ms Semanur Yuksel; followed by visiting the success of the first one with Imams in May 2014. General Directorate of Social Assistance and meeting with a number of Family and Social Policy Specialists This year saw 10 sisters from Victoria of diverse ethnic including the Head of Department Ms Banu Acun. backgrounds, communities, career paths and age groups were selected to undergo the tour, titled The group met a number of prominent figures within Australian Muslim Women in Leadership Study Tour to Turkey namely, Diyanet Vice-President Dr Ekrem Keles, Turkey. Islamic Research Center (İSAM) Vice-President Dr Tuncay Basoglu, Haseki Director Dr Adil Bor, the Ankara The initial aim of the program was to assist in building University Theology Faculty Dean Prof. Dr. İsmail Hakkı bridges between the local Turkish-Muslim communities Ünal, the Uludag University Theology Faculty Dean Prof. and the wider multicultural Muslim communities; for Dr. Abdurrahman Cetin, Mufti and Vaize of better cultural understandings, learning of each other’s Kucukcekmece Dr Cemalettin Bal and Sr Aysen Koktas religious education standards and general community respectively, Mufti of Eyup and Kagithane Dr Muammer engagement. The broader aims of the tour was to learn Aya and Mevlut Haliloglu, Mufti of Bursa Prof. Dr. more about how the Turkish Diyanet provides religious Mehmet Emin Ay, Mufti Assistants Sr Gulsefa Uygur, Sr education, its structures & resources, key educational Sedanur Sezen and Bursa Vaize Sr Zeynep Orhan. institutions and a general understanding of Turkish culture, history and social dynamics. The group was touched by meeting the Principal of International Fatih Sultan Mehmet Imam Hatip, Mr With its remarkable schedule, the program included Mustafa Ucuncu and both Sr Amina and Emine who are visits to over 15 educational centres ranging from Managers at both international and local Girls Quran elementary short-course Quranic courses, Secondary Courses. The sincere dialogue throughout the trip, Islamic Colleges (Imam Hatip), Ilahiyat (University friendships made and knowledge gained made this 10 School of Theology), Post Grad Research Centres, day trip a life challenging experience for many of its Libraries and Mufti institutions across three cities; participants. namely, Istanbul, Bursa and Ankara. Program Co-ordinator Sr Nurbanu Emniyet says “This The group also had the opportunity to visit the journey was a life changing experience for many of the Headquarters of The Justice and Development Party participants.”.
Travelling- it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller “ Ibn Battuta ”
11 12 PROJECT HAYAT More than 50 leaders from the Arabic and Turkish speaking communities attended the launch of the organ and tissue donation awareness campaign, held at the Islamic Museum of Australia on Thursday, March 12 2015.
Project Hayat, sponsored by the Organ and Tissue Authority, is a pilot project, which aims to educate Arabic and Turkish Muslim women in Victoria about how people from all walks of life depend on organ and tissue And whosoever bringeth life to donations regardless of age, ethnicity, religion or one it shall be as though he had language. brought life to all mankind. OTA Project Hayat O cers Lina Ayoubi and Bahriye Bol- “ Qur'an: 5/32 Apak reflected on their involvement in the project. "It started o as a job but now it's a passion. We would love to share our new found and invaluable knowledge with ” our communities," they said.
DonateLife Director of Nursing and Operations Kelly Rogerson put things into perspective for guests. "In 2014, 20% of families that did not consent to donation proceeding did so due to religious or cultural reasons. This is very significant when you are only talking about such a small proportion of people who die in the specific circumstances in which organ donation can occur," she said.
Medical Donation Specialist Dr Gopal Taori further highlighted the need for families to discuss their organ and tissue donation decisions with each other. "In Australia the family of every potential organ donor will be asked to confirm their decision before donation can proceed. Families need to discuss their donation decisions with each other so that they are prepared," he said.
Transplant recipient Mervette Mourad shared her heroic journey of fighting for her life while her lungs deteriorated, patiently waiting for the gift of life - there wasn't a dry eye in the room. "When I woke up from my surgery after the double lung transplant, I still remember that first breath of air. I was breathing. Without an oxygen tank. For the first time in years. No tubes. It was an amazing feeling.”
The Grand Mufti of Australia Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamed's newly released ‘Islamic ruling on organ transplantation’, outlining the permissibility of organ donation in Islam, was announced by his representative, Mohammed El- Shafei.
Turkish Ministry of Religious A airs' Mr Kerim Birinci also discussed the ‘Turkish Diyanet Ruling on Organ and Tissue Donation’ , and the Turkish tradition of support for organ donation.
Project Hayat subsequent to the Launch ran a dozen Information Sessions for females within the Arabic and Turkish speaking communities. Sessions included religious instructors and medical experts who will be able to best address inquiries. To find out more about organ and tissue donation please visit www.donatelife.gov.au PROJECT VAADA In February of this year the Islamic Council of Victoria The Islamic Council of Victoria in conjunction with the (ICV) commenced work on the CALD AOD Project, in Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) ran a partnership with the Victorian Alcohol and Drugs round-table discussion with Arabic-speaking Muslim Association (VAADA). VAADA is the peak body for drug community members and key representatives from local treatment services in Victoria. drug treatment services, based in the City of Hume.
This two-year project which commenced in January 22 community members attended the fruitful 2014 aims to improve outcomes for individuals and discussion, aimed at improving the outcomes for families from culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and family members from the Arabic (CALD) communities who are a ected by harmful speaking Muslim community who are a ected by alcohol and other drugs (AOD) use. The project arose harmful alcohol and other drug... (AOD) use, on Tuesday, from concerns that people from CALD backgrounds August 18 at the ICV’s Je cott St o ce. often find it di cult to access culturally appropriate One of the key issues raised, was the di culties AOD information, support and treatment. individuals and family members from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities experience in Following an extensive consultation process with getting support from mainstream services, including workers across the state, as well as a review of the drug treatment agencies. available research, VAADA selected five target CALD populations (including African, Vietnamese, Arabic The roundtable helped meet key decision makers from speaking Muslim, Pacific Islander and Afghan Hazara local drug treatment agencies; including ReGen, communities). Oddyssey House, Yotuh projects, Vincent Care and Kildonian, and raised issues of direct concern and To assist VAADA in their work with the Arabic speaking interest by hearing directly from local drug treatment Muslim community (located in and around the City of representatives about the services they provide and Hume) ICV has been contracted to: what can be done to make these services more culturally approachable and relevant. > Provide advice and guidance on the roll-out of the project and development of project resources (as they ICV Project O cer Ramzi Elsayed chaired the meeting, relate to the Arabic speaking Muslim community) along with Sheikh Moustapha Sarakibi and Ben Gresham. ICV General Manager Nail Aykan said it was > Facilitate access to community leaders and other important for community leaders to come forward on representatives using formal and informal networks such issues which are often taboos within our communities. > Liaise with community representatives about the project, their specific health literacy needs and ways CALD AOD issues are most e ectively communicated
Drawing on our expertise and connections VAADA has been working to strengthen the ties between the Arabic speaking Muslim community, AOD service providers, government and other key stakeholders. While the project is due to finish in December 2015, it is both ICV and VAADA’s intention (as well as that of the other partner agencies involved in the project) that interest and support for building a more culturally inclusive and responsive drug treatment system will be generated.
13 14 HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY DAY OF IMMERSION
The ICV in conjunction with Spiritual Care Victoria hosted an immersion day for 17 students from Stirling University on the 18th of August, 2015.
The event now in its second year gave Students from the Hospital theological college a chance to immerse themselves in Islam for the day. Chaplains
Starting at the ICV O ce in Broadmeadows, Students were given a primer on Islam by Prof. Aladin Zayegh touching on the 5 pillars of Islam, religious sources and dietary habits. The long-standing commun...ity member and teacher revelled in the experience to share the tenets of faith to those hungry to learn.
This was followed by presentation on health and care by event organiser and hospital coordinator Lina Ayoubi and struck a chord with many that performed chaplaincy work within their own traditions.
The group then boarded a bus bound for Meadow heights Mosque to give them a more practical sense of Islam. Delightfully, hosted by the sisters of Sareera Youth. group was treated to many personal anecdotes about her Guests were enlightened on a variety of activities upbringing in Islam which helped personalise the conducted by the youth group including nursing home experience as well as open their eyes to the diversity that visits, outdoor activities etc. as well as learning more exists within the Muslim world. about the function of the Mosque itself. They were then treated to the famous hospitality prevalent in Muslim The day ended too soon for some but all in all the students cultures when they enjoyed a beautiful Turkish meal. This really enjoyed their day of immersion in Islam. Fresh in the was then Followed by an observation of the Zuhr (Midday knowledge and new perspectives on Islam as well as new prayers) in the Mosque itself. To many this was the friendships. highlight of the day to be able to see Muslims perform their daily observance and be enriched by the spirituality. Event organiser Lina Ayoubi commented that “It was a very dynamic informative and challenging experience for The guests were then shuttled onto their next most of the participants yesterday. Certainly some came destination: The Islamic Museum of Australia to get a with one attitude and left with a completely di erent more historical understanding of Islam. Guided by Wafa one” Fahour an IMA & ICV Hospital Chaplain volunteer the
PRISON CHAPLAINCY - 1ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE ICV prison chaplains were fortunate enough to attend the ICV prison chaplains provide a wide range of duties First Annual Victorian Prison Chaplaincy conference held including: at the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre in Preston - Providing spiritual support to prisoners and their on Monday, May 25 2015. families - Providing prisoners with the opportunity to worship The Multi-faith conference brought together chaplains of various faith backgrounds under the theme of “Caring for Others, Caring for Ourselves” The conference focused on the role of chaplaincy during incarceration, the challenge of re-integration and the challenges faced after releas...e. Key speakers included Commissioner of Corrections Victoria Jan Shuard and counselling psychologist Barbara Dickson who looked at the implications of stress in the context of incarceration.
ICV prison chaplain Sheikh Moustapha said, “The conferences was a great opportunity to get together and reflect and share ideas” Women in Leadership Iftar
The ICV O ce for Women, held its first dedicated Iftar for women on Sunday, July 12. The ICV Women In Leadership Iftar 2015 welcomed sixty four of Melbourne’s inspiring and aspiring female leaders to an intimate dinner at Manara Restaurant on Sydney Road.
The evening was hosted by ICV Executive Member, psychologist, lecturer and author Monique Toohey who opened the event with a strong and positive message for women to step up into leadership roles. Guests broke fast with a generous spread of dates, soup, delicious dips and salads. Traditional Lebanese grill followed Magreb prayers as the buzz of conversation flowed at the tables as guests mingled and dined. Finally, young leader, Nada Kalam, who is an engineer and committee member for the ICV’s O ce for Women shared Greens MP spokesperson for multicultural a airs and her heartfelt story of determination to achieve her goals. women, Nina Springle was the first guest speaker for the Nada’s impressive career and skill set also included a evening. Nina spoke passionately about her personal and balanced approach to her faith and an admirable dedication professional journey as a woman, providing a sensitive but to community service. Nada finished her presentation with a also pragmatic approach to female leadership. reflection on the recent, highly successful Diyanet Study Tour for women to Turkey. Stay tuned for details of the Celebrated historian and author Hanifa Deen followed with a upcoming tour as well as our future Women In Leadership powerful yet poignant recollection of the challenges of a events. young Pakistani Muslim girl growing up in Western Australia through the sixties. Hanifa’s lyrical, witty and often biting Thank you to all our guest, speakers, volunteers and sta narrative style delivered a message of resilience and from the ICV and O ce for Women for coming together in wisdom, no doubt an eye opener for many of our younger the spirit of sisterhood and making this a fantastic evening. aspiring leaders.
Equal Opportunity and Muslim Women Survey The ICV O ce for Women (OW) in partnership with the opportunity in the work place and working rights, and 30% Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission raised concerns about the treatment of refugees, asylum (VEOHRC) distributed a community survey. The purpose of seekers and the conditions of detention centres. Other the survey was to gain a greater understanding from Muslim popular responses were around domestic violence, racism, women about the issues that a ect them on a day-to-day rise in homelessness, sexism, mental illness stigma, health basis and provide an opportunity to address any topics which care, treatment of indigenous people, and the negative they feel are important to themselves and the community, influence bad media coverage about Muslims can result in for and deals specifically with rights protected under the the community. Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010. The survey was completed by women from a wide range of The purpose of this survey was to create a database of ethnic backgrounds, age groups, and varying occupations, valuable information in order to accurately address the including students, volunteers, and others who are employed concerns of Muslim women and allow O ce for Women to in various fields. Most women knew about the VEOHRC, ensure they are advocating on the community’s behalf. however many did not know about laws in Victoria that cover discrimination and equal opportunity. Highlighted results from this survey was that from the group of women from across the community who The O ce for Women will issue a report with the collated completed this survey 45% found discrimination of results, and intend on working closely with the VEOHRC over Mulims and Islamaphobia was one of three of the the coming months to tackle how some of the findings from most important human rights/equal this survey can be addressed. A comprehensive report will be opportunity issue they were concerned about, issued for community leaders. while 40% were concerned about equal
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Leading Minds - International Women's Day Breakfast The Islamic Council of Victoria, ICV O ce for Women and Reyyan Emniyet Ates from The Haya Benevolence Australia are proud to have hosted the Leading Atelier, Australia's first ever scarf styling Minds International Women’s Day Breakfast on Friday 6 March and bespoke headpiece salon located on 2015 in the heart of Melbourne’s harbour city at Docklands. Sydney Road, also attended the event to provide scarf inspiration to attendees. Men and women from across Victoria united to celebrate the Beautiful art work by Dilshad Moosajee was invaluable contributions of Muslim women to the wider put on display in the glass room, where community. Coming together for a sumptuous breakfast and guests were able to network whilst invigorating conversation, we heard from Inga Peulich, Shadow overlooking the harbour. Minister for Multicultural A airs and Scrutiny of Government, interfaith and cross-cultural educator Reem Hakem, and The feedback from the event was inspirational author and psychologist Monique Toohey. The overwhelmingly positive, with guests such as Ms Patten event was hosted by Toltu Tufa of Salam Café and the founder communicating their gratitude on social media: "Thank you for of Afaan Publications. the gorgeous and inspiring breakfast this morning. It was fantastic to meet so many motivated and accomplished Over 80 distinguished guests attended our event, including women". the Honourable Associate Justice Randall of Supreme Court of Victoria, Members of Victorian Parliament Colleen Hartland, International Women’s Day was on Sunday 8th March 2015, Ellen Sandell and Fiona Patten, members of the Jewish and is a global initiative to help celebrate and empower women Christian Muslim Association of Australia and the Australian while reinforcing positive female role models for our future Federal Police, as well as key representatives from ICV Member generations. Societies.
On A Wing And A Prayer The Islamic Council of Victoria and O ce for Women partnered casts modern-day Americans who refuse to succumb to with Peaceful Communications to screen an inspiring victimhood and stereotypes. documentary, “On AWing & A Prayer, An American Muslim Learns To Fly” on Tuesday, August 18 at the ICV. We were very Emcee, Nurshen Kadri, from Sareera University hosted the grateful to have the main actor of this documentary, and evening andpanel discussion. Guest speaker, Monem Salam founder of Peaceful Communications, Mr Monem Salam join us inspired the audience with a passionate overview of his journey for this screening and Q&A session. to make this documentary. He responded to questions about how to get a movie like this reaching over 2.5 million viewers, ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’ follows one Muslim-American man on stemming from an idea. Monem discussed the importance and his quest to obtain a pilot’s licence. The funny film follows value of women in society, reflecting on the impressive Monem Salam as he enrols in an open-minded flying school. achievements and continued success of his wife, Iman. The Monem is the son of a Pakistani commercial pilot. His wife audience were touched by Monem’s commitment to Iman's family is Palestinian and although initially dubious community work and humble personality. Monem provided about the marriage, accepts the cultural di erences. With valuable tips based on his observations of Muslims in Australia three young children, Iman is happy to find time to cultivate her and spent plenty of time with aspiring leaders in the audience inner domestic diva. Monem's "green" decision to commute by discussing youth community engagement. scooter only heightens his like-ability. ‘On A Wing & A Prayer’
Know Your Rights Forum: The ICV O ce for Women, in conjunction with Robert Stary the perceived climate of fear being created with respect to Lawyers, Victoria Legal Aid and the Victorian Equal Muslims, particularly Muslim women, and their sense of Opportunity and Human Rights Commission, hosted a 'Know belonging and participation in Australian Society. Your Rights Forum', The Forum was held at the ICV CBD Mosque on Saturday 2 November from 2 – 4pm. The forum Questions the panel were asked to address included: panel was represented by Fatoum Souki – lawyer and Chair of O ce for Women, Jessie Smite – Lawyer at Rob Stary Lawyers, > How do the current and proposed anti-terror laws a ect me? Genevieve Kavenagh – Education Consultant at VEOHRC, and > Should I avoid travel to the Middle East? Lauren Hodes – Lawyer at VLA. > Can I still donate money to overseas charities? > What happens if I'm discriminated against for being Muslim? The intent of this event was to empower members of the > Someone has made threatening comments to me about my community about their rights in relation to anti-terror laws, hijab/niqab, what can I do? criminal investigations and racial and religious discrimination. > What rights do I have if I am questioned by police, and am I There has been growing concern in the Muslim community to entitled to legal representation? INTERFAITH Jewish-Muslim Friendship Dinner
Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) within Victoria and included key ICV president Ghaith Krayem said, celebrated Harmony Day together with figures from within our community; “ T h i s e v e n t d e m o n s t r a t e s the Jewish Community Council of Minister for Multicultural A airs Hon commitment to common values and Victoria (JCCV) in the company of 70 Robin Scott, Shadow Minister for building bridges. We need to be the Muslim and Jewish leaders on 22nd Multicultural A airs Inga Peulich MP, ones, as faith and community leaders, March 2015. Victorian Multicultural Commission who make a very tangible di erence (VMC) chairperson Chin Tan, ICV between Victoria and elsewhere in The event aimed to encourage president Ghaith Krayem and JCCV terms of making multiculturalism multiculturalism and social harmony president Jennifer Huppert. work.”
JCMA Social Cohesion Forum Members of diverse faith and spiritual The event was hosted in partnership championed and embraced not just backgrounds gathered at the home of with the 3 major monotheistic peak tolerated. This paved the way for t h e J e w i s h C h r i s t i a n M u s l i m bodies in Victoria; Islamic Council of discussion around 3 keys aspects of Association (JCMA) on Sunday, May 31 Victoria, Victorian Council of Churches social cohesion; What we were doing to explore the importance of and the Jewish Community Council of well to encourage and promote maintaining social cohesion in Victoria. multiculturalism, Some of the gaps Australia. and problems in our policies and The forum was well attended with programs, Possible Solutions and how more than 80 participants comprising to move forward. of the Muslim, Jewish and Christian c o m m u n i t i e s , a l o n g s i d e The ICV was well represented with representatives from the AFL members of the interfaith committee multicultural program, Victoria Police, in attendance along with the ICV vice local government, and various president Bayram Aktpe and ICV dignitaries including the Minister for treasurer and executive charged with Multicultural A airs Hon. Robin Scott, the interfaith portfolio Mohamed JCMA Patron Sir James Gobbo and the Mohideen who said, “It was great to Mayor for the City of Yarra, Cr Phillip see members from the 3 Abrahamic Vlahogiannis. faiths attend and discuss common issues and problems that a ect all The keynote speech was delivered by communities. Emeritus Prof. Gary Bouma a professor of Sociology at Monash University. The solidarity and support shown to P r o f B o u m a h i g h l i g h t e d t h e each other during the deliberations di erences between Australia and the was most welcome. I believe the rest of the world making the case that friendships created at these intimate Australia’s multiculturalism was its round table discussions will go a long strength and that it needed to be way in breaking down barriers and building social cohesion in the wider Australian community.“
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ICV prays for victims of Strategic Interfaith Sydney siege Partners
-AMF - Australian Multicultural Foundation -ANIC - Australian National Imams Council -BOIV - Victorian Board of Imams -Diy anet - Turkish Ministry of Religious A airs -Emer gency Ministry (VCC) -F aith Leaders Group - Prison Chaplaincy -F CCV – Faith communities council of Victoria -JC CV – Jewish Communities Council of Victoria -JCMA - Jews Christians Muslims Association -MA G – Multifaith Advisory Group -Melbourne Uni - Chaplaincy -OMA C - O ce of Multiculturalism & Citizenship -SHV - Spiritual Health Victoria -Uniting Church The Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) held a special -V CC – Victorian Council of Churches community gathering on Tuesday, December 16 at its -Victoria Police Multifaith Council West Melbourne o ce to pray for and honour the -VMC - Victorian Multicultural Commission victims of the Sydney siege.
Community leaders, multicultural and multifaith groups united on the night to explore the repercussions ICV's Inaugural Interfaith Iftar of the tragic event and promote calm among Victorians.
MC Mohamad Mohideen, ICV president Ghaith Krayam, ICV City Mosque Imam; Sheikh Abdi Nur Weli, Rabbi Adam Stein, Bishop Phillip Huggins, President Sikh Temple Keysborough Mr. Balbir Singh, Faith Communities Council of Victoria’s Murray Davies, Minister for Social Services Hon. Kevin Andrews - representing the PM, Minister for Multicultural A airs Hon. Robin Scott, MP Hon. Inga Peulich - representing Mathew Guy (leader of the opposition) and ICV executive Monique Toohey all shared their devastation and community driven sentiments throughout the The Islamic Council of Victoria hosted its inaugural evening. Interfaith Iftar on Monday 22nd June 2015 at Harbour Kitchen - Docklands. Victorian Multicultural Commissioner Chin Tan, Speaker of the House – Victorian Parliament Telmo Languiller, The successful Iftar, initiated by ICV’s Interfaith Victorian Greens MP Hon. Greg Barber, Victorian Greens Committee, attracted 80 people from various faith Hon. Colleen Hartland, Victoria Police Superintendent groups. As attendees united to support Muslims Charlie Allen, Australia Federal Police Mark Walker, during the month of Ramadan, guests reflected on the Attorney Generals Department Tanya Boulter and spiritual fulfilment of fasting. Guest speakers Director DSS Victoria Dr Angela Tidmarsh also attended. included; ICV president Gahith Krayem, Victorian Parliament speaker Hon Telmo Languiller, keynote speaker Nuim Khaiyath and MC and ICV Interfaith ICV president Ghaith Krayam said it was an uplifting Portfolio holder and executive committee member Dr event in a time of devastation. Mohamed Mohideen.
“Today, we put our collective arms around each other, “Sharing food and a dinner table with neighbours and and especially the victims and their families, and say friends is very important during the holy month of enough is enough. There is no place in Australia for this Ramadan. Breaking fast and being thankful for things type of criminal behaviour. There is no place in Australia we often take for granted is a very spiritually lifting for people who want to drive a wedge between us. We moment and the aura spread across the room,” Dr will not allow it.” Mohideen said.“ YOUTH ENGAGEMENT Muslim Leadership Program 2015
The very last 10 participants of the Muslim Leadership Program celebrated their graduation on Monday, October 6, as the 8-year-long program came to an end.The successful program, which aimed to encourage Muslim youths to step up as leaders to better represent the Islamic community in a growing multicultural society, saw 120 graduates over the years.
Federal and state members attended the graduation ceremony held at Parliament House including; Prof Alberto Gomes, Head of Centre for Dialogue, Nadeem Hussain, President of ICV, Maria Vamvakinou, Federal “We also acknowledge the pioneering e orts of the Member for Calwell and Telmo Languiller, Shadow founder of the program Emeritus Prof Joe Camilleri." "The Minister for Multicultural A airs. ICV General Manager program may be over but we look forward to working with Nail Aykan said MLP's success was largely due to the the fruits of the initiative - the 120 graduates who dedication and hard work of Michalis Michael, Deputy entered the program as individuals but walked away as Director of Centre for Dialogue and Prof Albert Gomez. leaders."
VMC Youth Forum Program The ICV supported the VMC’s (Victorian Multicultural The concept of hosting a series of youth forums is Commission) “Community Consultations - Youth designed to empower young people from culturally and Forums” linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
The multicultural youth forum is a part of the VMC's A total of 5 forums were conducted: annual community consultations. An initiative of the VMC, the multicultural youth forums are conducted as - 8 December 2014 - Metro West; community consultations aimed at young people aged - 15 December 2014 - Gippsland; 16-25 years. A key aim of the multicultural youth forums - 16 December 2014 - Whittlesea revolves around the notion of early intervention which - 13 May 2014 - Hume involves hearing directly from young people on issues - 18 May 2014 - Truganina a ecting their lives and their ideas for practical solutions. Young people from all cultural backgrounds are invited to A copy of the VMC Report: share their experiences, opinions and ideas about http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/regional-advisory- multiculturalism and tell the VMC how the Victorian councils/rac-publications government can help to make it work better. Promoting Perspectives The ICV Youth Portfolio and the Australian Union for “This was not like other intercultural experiences I've had Jewish Students (AUJS) got together for the first time for as we organised it ourselves and cut straight past a lot of the 'Promoting Perspectives' event exploring how young the easy topics and went straight away to the biggest people from both communities could better their world problems," an attendee reflected. The ICV and AUJS will around them. continue to engage in the future.
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The last twelve months has seen ICV Emergency Assist (ICVEA) progressively build our programs and volunteer base. The Emergency Assist Services has organized several trainings and workshops.
The IVCEA and VCCEM work closely together to create a stronger and more resilient Muslim community. We are always looking for a diverse range of volunteers. To become a Personal Support Volunteer, please email us at [email protected] Hisham Moustapha, ICVEA Group Leader
The ICVEA was invited to present at the 2015 Emergency Management Conference on July, 8 in Albert Park. The conference was a platform for Emergency Service agencies to exchange information and showcase leading practices in emergency management, preparation, response, recovery. Delegates included the MFB, SES, Victoria Police, CFA, Ambulance Victoria, local government and state government departments. Yasmin Sungkar, ICVEA Program Manager
The ICVEA conducted a Safety Networks Program to connect Muslims to disaster communication sources to keep our communities safer.
The ICVEA conducted a two-day Volunteers Training workshop - We congratulate and welcome the new group of volunteers. We are excited to have such an enthusiastic group of leaders join the team to help those most in need during a disaster. Volunteers Workshop
EID PRAYERS @ ICV IFTAR @ ICV CITY MOSQUE Hundreds of Muslims attended the Islamic Council of The Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) hosted its annual Victoria on Je cott St, West Melbourne on Friday, July 17 Iftar@ICV City Mosque, where it o ered a to take part in Eid prayers. The Eid prayer service, which complimentary iftar meal open to the public; from Thursday 18 June to Thursday 16th July 2015. usually takes place at Flagsta Gardens, relocated to the Up to 300 Muslims (brothers & sisters) break fast every Je cott St premises as a result of poor weather night for 30 consecutive nights during the month of conditions. Sheikh Moustapha Sarakibi and Sheikh Ramadan. Plus Sahoor meal during the last ten (10) Majidih Esssa lead the prayers. nights. Making it an estimated total of 10,000 meals, courtesy of generous benefactors. FOOD BANK ICV ZAKAT The ICV food program in partnership with the Halal Food bank has had an productive year distributing Did you know? food to asylum seekers and the needy. In total the ICV Food Program has managed to distribute 300 packets > Has distributed of food to over 700 people from over 15 di erent around $241,767 countries. to over 500 families in Rising housing costs coupled with a downturn in the Victoria employment means access to healthy halal food is no longer a given for some. It is in these times that > 60% of community needs to band together and support recipients are those that are doing it tough and that is the ethos asylum that continues to drive the food program. seekers/refugees > 30% of FEEDING THE HOMELESS recipients are victims of family The ICV teamed up with the Community Care Network violence to help assist them with their feeding the homeless program over Ramadan, 2015. The community care > 40% are homeless or at risk of homelessness network has been providing hot meals to the needy and homeless on the streets of Melbourne for the > 70% needed some form of rental or housing past few year. The ICV decided to roll up its sleeve this assistance year and lend a hand by assisting in providing 20 meals a night over the weekend over 4 weeks. > 60% of approved applicants were female.
NILS ANNUAL CONFERENCE No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) 2015 annual ASYLUM SEEKER RESOURCE CENTRE conference for this year was held in Sydney between The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre is the largest 11 & 12 June, 2015. ICV’s Qard Hassan NILS (QH-NILS) provider of aid, legal and health services to people o cer Asma Siddiq attended the conference. It was seeking asylum in Australia. We assist around 2,000 excellent to observe inspirational and innovative people each year and support them during the refugee services by NILS at a national level. The CEO of NILS determination process. Adam Mooney gave an opening and closing speech and then followed by high profile key speakers. Our vision is for all people seeking asylum to have their human rights upheld and receive the support and opportunities they need to live independently. The majority of our clients do not have access to adequate income (if any), have little family and friends to call on for support and are not able to access many of the welfare safety nets available to the community (including health, education and employment).
The Zakat program provides financial assistance to some of the most vulnerable people in our community. Many of the recipients of Zakat funding are in dire financial crisis and request the funds to help them with the costs of basic needs (housing, utilities, food, clothes).
While the ASRC does provide some material aid, we are not able to provide direct financial assistance. Zakat funds allow for people who otherwise have no access income, to secure some financial relief and reduce their distress.
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Proudly supported by the ICV
, 2015 but be quick as spaces are limited! PRE-MARRIAGETION SVP by the 6th of May WORKSHOPEDUCA
You are invited to the Islamic council of Victoria's pre-marriage education workshop 'Licence to Wed'
The aim of the workshop is to enhance marital bonds and relationships of Muslim couples to help them prepare for marriage. This project is targeting professionals and community leaders to train and develop their existing skills within the framework of religious, psychological, medical and legal context so they can deliver the workshop to their own constituencies.
Facilitated by prominent leaders in their eld including Monique Toohey - Principal Psychologist - Nasihah Consulting, Sheikh Abdinur Weli - Board of Imams, Urfa Masood - Family Lawyer and Dr. Ahsan Hossain Date Sunday, 10th of May 2015 Venue Islamic Council of Victoria Time 9am - 5pm
Please RSVP your attendance to the ICV Office at [email protected] or call 9328 2067 TREASURER's REPORT 2014/15
With the Grace and Mercy of At present nearly 79% of the total income of ICV is Almighty Allah (sub) it is dependent on Federal and State Government with great pleasure that I grants. This makes it seems like that these present this report. The year government bodies are directing the way in which in retrospective has been an the ICV carries out its services to the members. extremely busy one for the o r g a n i s a t i o n a n d i t s It is important that ICV does look at strategies to management. The new move away from this dependency and to that board that was elected in e ect careful planning has to take place with long September 2014 and it has term goals and plans identified. We believe that been a busy one. these goals should be set in place and not changed by boards if ICV is to be self-su cient. One of the top priorities of the new board was the setting up of a financial committee to look at the The committe0e felt that although we need to finances of the organisation and see how best they move away from reliance on the government could be managed on the long term. As such a bodies mentioned, ICV should not miss out from Finance Committee has been set up comprising of obtaining these grants and working with the State the Treasurer (chair), President Br Ghaith Krayem, and Federal organisations to get the best service Vice President Br Bayram Aktepe, Executive outcomes to the Muslim community in Australia. Director Br Nail Aykan and the Accountant Br Nazeh Baarini. One such strategy that we envisage is to create a two tier structure where ICV has a corporate arm In keeping with the directives given by the that looks at Corporate sponsorship to support ICV membership at the AGM, key areas of expenditure directed initiatives and the other one we envisage were identified and measures were put in place to is the setting up a DGR status arm of ICV and its reduce costs. In consultation with the auditors, services. the board contracted an accountant Bro Nazeh Baarini to be part of the overall restructuring With regard to the finances for 2014/15, we are process. happy to announce a profit of over AUD 348,000. The total revenue for the year was AUD 1,524,000 It was decided to keep all the book keeping in- and total expenditure AUD 1, 171,000. Our net house and train Sis Sumeyya Kutlu to carry out this asset as on 30 June 2015 is AUD $1,111,500. function instead of the book keeper ICV had contracted in the previous year. This not only made As part of contingency plan we have invested AUD the reporting timelines to the board much more $500,000 with MCCA. One of the goals is to look at e cient but also cost e ective. It also helped in ICV getting its own building in the near future. We the professional development of the sta hope this amount that has been invested will be members involved. start of that building block.
We used the changed process to better streamline The detail accounts are self-explanatory and show all aspects of the accounting separating out the how the various grants have been spent on each of external grants and also looking at the sta ng the service areas that ICV is involved in. Again we profiles. would like to reiterate that in keeping with true Islamic principles that no revenue of ICV has The committee met a couple of times accrued any interests and no bad debts have been during the year under review and also written o . looked at how best ICV as an o r g a n i s a t i o n c o u l d b e c o m e financially independent.
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One of the key areas that we have looked at is the sta ng and ensuring in true Islamic principles that the sta s are remunerated according to the demand of their jobs and that we are complying with the Tax o ce. To this extent we have revisited The key goals to be looked at were: many of the contracts and put in place the necessary checks and balances to ensure that this occurs. a) Better practices with the accounting process ; b) Budgets for the year; As such the ICV administrative costs have gone up c)ICV Financial independence on both a short and as of 1st July 2015 we will be charging an term and long term plan; administrative fee of 12% instead of the 10% d)C ontingency Fund and long term goal; and which we have been doing in the past. e) Corporate sponsorship and self su ciency. Another area that we are keen to regulate and ensure that ICV works within its means to put in place a formal budget structure where not only the service areas are adequately funded but also I would also like take this opportunity to thank all support the various portfolios in new ventures and the member organisations for their continued projects that are totally ICV initiated and executed. contribution and participation. Without your To this extent budgets and timelines are been involvement ICV cannot be the success it is today. drawn up and in the coming year this will be put to e ect. Finally I would like to thank my fellow board members for their support and cooperation in All of these would not be possible without the making my work an easy one. It's been a support and dedication of the ICV sta and wonderful journey that we have taken and I have management. I would like to place on record my enjoyed it very much and look forward to yet sincere thanks to Sis Sumeyya Kutlu for all the another vibrant year. hard work, time and e ort she has put in. To Br Pialla Marttria for his support and training that he Mohamed Firdausy Mohideen, OAM, JP has provided. I would also like to thank the other Treasurer sta members who have been handling the various finance matters from time to time.
Today the ICV is on a very sound financial position due to the astute management skills and careful spending on various events while ensuring that we are fully represented and have voice on most issues that a ect the Muslim Ummah of Victoria. To Br Nail Aykan our Executive Director, I would like say a big thank you for all your contribution and e orts. Your role is pivotal to the success of all our activities. I have enjoyed working with you and am very impressed with your professionalism and dedication to the community. I look forward to working with you in the coming year too. May Allah bless you and your family and guide you always.
Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Financial Statements For the Year ended 30 June 2015
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Statement of Comprehensive Income For the Year ended 30 June 2015
Note 2015 2014 $ $
Revenue 2 1,562,032 1,216,607
Finance Costs - 695
Employee Benefits Expense 401,762 403,196
Depreciation and Amortisation 38,044 39,320
Other Expenses 764,479 753,348
Operating surplus/ (deficit) 3 357,747 20,048
Total Comprehensive Income 357,747 20,048
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Statement of Financial Position As at 30 June 2015
Note 2015 2014 $ $
Current Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents 6 631,162 278,922 Trade and Other Receivables 8 - 500 Total Current Assets 631,162 279,422
Non-Current Assets Property, Plant and Equipment 10 447,592 461,746 Total Non-Current Assets 447,592 461,746
Total Assets 1,078,754 741,168
Current Liabilities Trade and Other Payables 11 39,741 3,836 Short-Term Financial Liabilities 12 - 60,000 Current Tax Liabilities 9 7,906 9,834 Provisions 13 39,877 39,386 Total Current Liabilities 87,524 113,056
Non-Current Liabilities Provisions 13 23,498 18,127 Total Non-Current Liabilities 23,498 18,127
Total Liabilities 111,022 131,183
Net Assets 967,732 609,985
Equity Accumulated Fund 967,732 609,985
Total Equity 967,732 609,985
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $ $
Accumulated Fund
Balance at 1 July 2014 609,985 589,937
Operating surplus/ (deficit) for the year 357,747 20,048
Balance at 30 June 2015 967,732 609,985
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Statement of Cash Flows For the Year ended 30 June 2015
Note 2015 2014 $ $ Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from Customer (GST Inclusive) 1,596,051 1,260,562 Payments to suppliers and employees (GST Inclusive) (1,219,921) (1,235,192) Net Cash Inflow from Operating Activities 7 376,130 25,370
Cash Flows From Investing Activities Proceeds from Sale of Asset 5,455 Payments for property, plant and equipment (29,345) (31,954) Net Cash Inflow from Investing Activities (23,890) (31,954)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Employee Liability - (45) Loans from/(to) Member
Net Cash Inflow from Investing Activities - (45)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash held 352,240 (6,629)
Cash at beginning of the financial year 278,922 285,551
CASH AT END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 631,162 278,922
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Profit and Loss Statement For the Year ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $ $
Income Donations 270,216 235,702 Grants 1,239,854 926,856 Other Revenues 45,475 9,729 Members Receipts - 44,320 Dividends Received 6,471 - Interest Received 16 - Loss on Sale of Non-current Assets (4,032) - 1,558,000 1,216,607
Expenditure Audit Fees 3,560 3,500 Administration Costs - 1,000 Advertising 3,384 1,254 Bookkeeping Fees 20,630 25,511 Amortisation - 180 Bank Charges 1,075 1,158 Catering 15,300 17,194 Conferences & Seminars 8,151 9,654 Consult & Contract. Fees 335,483 277,174 Depreciation - Property Improvements 19,366 18,033 Depreciation - Plant & Equipment 8,378 13,189 Depreciation - Motor Vehicles 6,156 2,220 Depreciation - Office Furniture & Equipment 4,144 5,878 Donations 162,185 126,922 Electricity 9,211 7,474 Employees' Amenities - 1,900 Fees & Permits 377 55 Fine 351 - Gas 552 - Hire of Plant & Equipment 468 - Insurance 12,407 9,038 Interest Paid - 515 Leasing Charges 656 13,910 Motor Vehicle Expenses 14,889 15,150 Office Supplies 15,874 18,086 Provision for Leave Accrued 5,372 (17,557) Postage 281 17 Printing & Stationery 11,225 7,990 Project Related Costs 66,952 109,947 Rates & Taxes 1,021 1,792 Registration Fees 573 550 Rent 12,679 42,328 Repairs & Maintenance 4,465 8,959 Sponsorship 19,427 22,697 Subscriptions 527 1,122 Sundry Expenses 456 465 Superannuation Guarantee Charges 6,533 -
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Profit and Loss Statement For the Year ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $ $ Superannuation Contributions 33,125 38,929 Telephone 6,650 8,276 Travelling Expenses 7,538 6,824 Video Production - 5,350 Venue Hire 10,378 15,938 Water Rates 6,341 6,350 Wages - ICVH 362,104 364,267 Waste Disposal 2,009 1,365 Workcover Expenses - 1,955 1,200,253 1,196,559
Operating surplus/ (deficit) 357,747 20,048
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year ended 30 June 2015
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The financial statements cover Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. as an individual entity. Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. is an association incorporated in Victoria under the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic).
(a) Basis of Preparation The financial statements are general purpose financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards, Australian Accounting Interpretations and the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012 (Vic).
The significant accounting policies used in the preparation and presentation of these financial statements are provided below and are consistent with prior reporting periods unless otherwise stated.
The financial statements are based on historical costs, except for the measurement at fair value of selected non-current assets, financial assets and financial liabilities.
(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash on hand, demand deposits and short term investments which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Bank overdrafts also form part of cash equivalents and presented within current liabilities on the statement of financial position.
(c) Provisions Provisions are recognised when the association has a legal or constructive obligation, as a result of past events, for which it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will result and that outflow can be reliably measured.
(d) Employee Benefits Provision is made for the association’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to the end of the reporting period. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled.
Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits. In determining the liability, consideration is given to employee wage increases and the probability that the employees may satisfy vesting requirements. Those cash outflows are discounted using market yields on national government bonds with terms to maturity that match the expected timing of cash flows.
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year ended 30 June 2015
(e) Property, Plant and Equipment Classes of property, plant and equipment are measured using the cost or revaluation model as specified below.
Where the cost model is used, the asset is carried at its cost less any accumulated depreciation and any impairment losses. Costs include purchase price, other directly attributable costs and the initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and restoring the asset, where applicable.
Assets measured using the revaluation model is carried at fair value at the revaluation date less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Revaluations are performed whenever there is a material movement in the value of an asset under the revaluation model.
Property Land and buildings are measured using the revaluation model.
Plant and Equipment Plant and equipment are measured using the cost model.
Depreciation The depreciable amount of all property, plant and equipment, except for freehold land is depreciated on a straight line method from the date that management determine that the asset is available for use.
Assets held under a finance lease and leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the term of the lease and the assets useful life.
The useful lives used for each class of depreciable asset are shown below: Fixed Asset Class Useful Life
Leasehold Improvements 10 to 25 Year Plant and Equipment 5 to 10 Year Office Equipment 5 to 10 Year Motor Vehicle 8 Year
At the end of each annual reporting period, the depreciation method, useful life and residual value of each asset is reviewed. Any revisions are accounted for prospectively as a change in estimate.
When an assets is disposed, the gain or loss is calculated by comparing proceeds received with its carrying amount and is taken to profit or loss.
(f) Borrowing Costs Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset are capitalised as part of the cost of that asset.
All other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year ended 30 June 2015
(g) Trade and Other Receivables Trade receivables are recognised initially at the transaction price (i.e. cost) and are subsequently measured at cost less provision for impairment. Receivables expected to be collected within 12 months of the end of the reporting period are classified as current assets. All other receivables are classified as non-current assets.
At the end of each reporting period, the carrying amount of trade and other receivables are reviewed to determine whether there is any objective evidence that the amounts are not recoverable. If so, an impairment loss is recognised immediately in statement of comprehensive income.
(h) Leases
Operating Leases Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all of the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred. The lease is not recognised in the statement of financial position.
Lease incentives under operating leases are recognised as a liability and amortised on a straight line basis over the life of the lease term.
(i) Financial Instruments Financial instruments are recognised initially using trade date accounting, i.e. on the date that association becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
On initial recognition, all financial instruments are measured at fair value plus transaction costs (except for instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss where transaction costs are expensed as incurred).
Financial Assets Financial assets are divided into the following categories which are described in detail below:
- loans and receivables; - financial assets at fair value through profit or loss; - available-for-sale financial assets; and - held-to-maturity investments.
Financial assets are assigned to the different categories on initial recognition, depending on the characteristics of the instrument and its purpose. A financial instrument’s category is relevant to the way it is measured and whether any resulting income and expenses are recognised in profit or loss or in other comprehensive income.
All income and expenses relating to financial assets are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income in the ‘finance income’ or ‘finance costs’ line item respectively.
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year ended 30 June 2015
Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit and Loss Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets: - acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the near future - designated by the entity to be carried at fair value through profit or loss upon initial recognition or - which are derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting.
Assets included within this category are carried in the statement of financial position at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in finance income or expenses in profit or loss.
Impairment of Financial Assets At the end of each reporting period the association assesses whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or group of financial assets is impaired.
Financial Assets at Amortised Cost If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on financial assets carried at amortised cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the financial assets original effective interest rate.
Impairment on loans and receivables is reduced through the use of an allowance accounts, all other impairment losses on financial assets at amortised cost are taken directly to the asset.
Available-for-Sale Financial Assets A significant or prolonged decline in value of an available-for-sale asset below its cost is objective evidence of impairment, in this case, the cumulative loss that has been recognised in other comprehensive income is reclassified from equity to profit or loss as a reclassification adjustment. Any subsequent increase in the value of the asset is taken directly to other comprehensive income.
(j) Revenue and Other Income Revenue is recognised when the amount of the revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and specific criteria relating to the type of revenue as noted below, has been satisfied.
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and is presented net of returns, discounts and rebates.
All revenue is stated net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST).
Sale of Goods Revenue is recognised on transfer of goods to the customer as this is deemed to be the point in time when risks and rewards are transferred and there is no longer any ownership or effective control over the goods.
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year ended 30 June 2015
Interest Revenue Interest is recognised using the effective interest method.
Dividend Revenue Dividends are recognised when the entity’s right to receive payment is established.
Rendering of Services Revenue in relation to rendering of services is recognised depends on whether the outcome of the services can be measured reliably. If this is the case then the stage of completion of the services is used to determine the appropriate level of revenue to be recognised in the period.
If the outcome cannot be reliably measured then revenue is recognised to the extent of expenses recognised that are recoverable.
Subscriptions Revenue from the provision of membership subscriptions is recognised on a straight line basis over the financial year.
(k) Trade and Other Payables Trade and other payables represent the liabilities at the end of the reporting period for goods and services received by the association that remain unpaid. Trade payables are recognised at their transaction price. Trade payables are obligations on the basis of normal credit terms.
(l) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of goods and services tax (GST), except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Receivables and payables are stated inclusive of GST.
The net amount of GST recoverable from, or payable to, the ATO is included as part of receivables or payables in the statement of financial position.
Cash flows are presented on a gross basis and the GST component of cash flows arising from investing or financing activities which is recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is classified as operating cash flows.
(m) Comparative Amounts Comparatives are consistent with prior years, unless otherwise stated. Where a change in comparatives has also affected the opening operating surplus/ (deficit) previously presented in a comparative period, an opening statement of financial position at the earliest date of the comparative period has been presented.
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year ended 30 June 2015
(n) Critical Accounting Estimates and Judgments The committee members make estimates and judgements during the preparation of these financial statements regarding assumptions about current and future events affecting transactions and balances.
These estimates and judgements are based on the best information available at the time of preparing the financial statements, however as additional information is known then the actual results may differ from the estimates.
The significant estimates and judgements made have been described below.
Key Judgments - Provision for Impairment of Receivables The value of the provision for impairment of receivables is estimated by considering the ageing of receivables, communication with the debtors and prior history.
Key Judgments - Taxes
Deferred Tax Assets Determining income tax provisions involves judgment on the tax treatment of certain transactions. Deferred tax is recognised on tax losses not yet used and on temporary differences where it is probable that there will be taxable revenue against which these can be offset. Management has made judgments as to the probability of future taxable revenues being generated against which tax losses will be available for offset.
(o) New Accounting Standards for Application in Future Periods The AASB has issued new and amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have mandatory application dates for future reporting periods. The association has decided not to early adopt any of new and amended pronouncements and that it would not have any material effect on the association’s financial statements.
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $ $
2. Revenue
Sales Revenue Rendering Services 1,555,545 1,216,607 1,555,545 1,216,607
Other Income Dividends Received 6,471 - Interest Received 16 - 6,487 -
1,562,032 1,216,607
3. Operating surplus/ (deficit)
Expenses Employee Benefits Expense 401,762 403,196 Depreciation and Amortisation Expenses 38,044 39,320 Advertising 3,384 1,254 Bank Charges 1,075 1,158 Insurance 12,407 9,038 Postage 281 17 Printing & Stationery 11,225 7,990 Rates & Taxes 1,021 1,792 Rent 12,679 42,328 Motor Vehicle Expenses 14,889 15,150 Repairs & Maintenance 4,465 8,959 Telephone 6,650 8,276 Other Expenses 692,371 657,386 1,200,253 1,195,864
4. Finance Costs
Amortisation of Finance Costs - 180 Interest Paid - Other Corporations - 515 - 695
5. Operating surplus/ (deficit)
Operating surplus/(deficit) from continuing operations include the following specific expenses:
Charging as Expense Cost of Goods Sold - 695 Finance Costs - 695
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $ $
Movements in Provisions Depreciation - Rental Property - 695 - Property Improvement 19,366 18,033 - Plant and Equipment 8,378 13,189 - Motor Vehicles 6,156 2,220 - Office Furniture and Equipment 4,144 5,878 38,044 40,015
Net Expenses Resulting from Movement in 38,044 40,015 Provisions
Rental Expense on Operating Leases - minimum lease payments 656 13,910 656 13,910
Net Loss on Disposal of Non-Current Assets:- - Property, plant & equipment 4,032 - 4,032 -
Crediting as Income: Dividends from : Dividends Received 6,471 - Total Dividends Revenue 6,471 -
Interest from : - Other Corporations 16 - Total Interest Revenue 16 -
6. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Rental Bond - 2,200 Petty Cash Imprest - 14,140 Cash at Bank CBA General Cheque Account 236,832 20,701 CBA Prison Chaplaincy Account - 7,554 Youth Engagement CBA Account - 46,690 CBA Zakath Account 9,219 35,755 Indonesia Exchange Account - 6,400 Mosque Maintenance Account 28,640 34,092 Nils Admin NAB Account - 208 PC Connect CBA Account - 22,799 PC Pathways CBA Account - 88,383 MCCA Income Fund 190823 356,471 - 631,162 278,922
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $ $
Reconciliation of Cash Cash and Cash Equivalents 631,162 278,922 631,162 278,922
7. Cash Flow Information
Reconciliation of Cash Flow from Operations with Operating surplus/ (deficit)
Operating surplus/ (deficit) 357,747 20,048
Adjustments for Non-Cash Components in Operating surplus: Depreciation 38,044 39,320 Impairment - 180
Changes in Assets and Liabilities Decrease in Income Tax Payable (1,928) (11,404) Decrease in Trade and Other Receivables 500 (23,972) Increase in Trade and Other Payables 35,905 - Decrease in Short-Term Financial Liabilities (60,000) - Increase in Provisions 5,862 (802)
Net Cash Increase in Cash Held 376,130 25,370
8. Trade and Other Receivables
Current Other Debtors Other Debtors - 500 - 500
Total Trade and Other Receivables - 500
9. Tax
Current
Liabilities PAYG Tax Payable 7,906 9,834 7,906 9,834
Net Tax Liabilities 7,906 9,834
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $ $
10. Property, Plant and Equipment
Land and Buildings Lease Hold Improvements Lease Hold Improvements 484,103 484,103 Less Accumulated Depreciation & Impairment 93,405 74,039 390,698 410,064
Total Land and Buildings 390,698 410,064
Plant and Equipment Plant & Equipment 141,186 141,186 Less Accumulated Depreciation & Impairment 119,089 110,711 22,097 30,475
Motor Vehicles 35,018 13,878 Less Accumulated Depreciation & Impairment 13,368 7,212 21,650 6,666
Office Furniture & Equipment 49,213 46,463 Less Accumulated Depreciation & Impairment 36,066 31,922 13,147 14,541
Total Plant and Equipment 56,894 51,682
Total Property, Plant and Equipment 447,592 461,746
11. Trade and Other Payables
Current Provision for GST 39,741 3,836 39,741 3,836
Total Trade and Other Payables 39,741 3,836
12. Financial Liabilities
Current Grants Received in Advance - 60,000 - 60,000
Total Financial Liabilities - 60,000
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year ended 30 June 2015
2015 2014 $ $
13. Provisions
Current Accrued Expenses 3,000 3,000 Superannuation Contributions Payable 36,877 36,386 39,877 39,386
Non-Current Provision for Annual Leave 15,827 10,548 Provision for Long Service Leave 7,671 7,579 23,498 18,127
14. Association Details
The registered office of the company is: Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. 66-68 Jeffcot Street, West Melbourne Vic 3003
The principal place of business is: Islamic Council of Victoria Inc. 66-68 Jeffcot Street, West Melbourne Vic 3003
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Islamic Council of Victoria Inc.
Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2015
Contents Page
Statement of Comprehensive Income ...... 2
Statement of Financial Position ...... 3
Statement of Changes in Equity ...... 4
Statement of Cash Flows ...... 5
Profit & Loss Statement ...... 6
Notes to the Accounts ...... 8
Committee's Report ...... 19
Statement by Members of the Committee ...... 20
Independent Auditor's Report ...... 21
Independent Audit Report ...... 23 Our Members Afghan Islamic Society A liated Members Albanian Australian Islamic Society Albanian Muslim Society of Shepparton Arkan Toledo Al-Ehsan Centre Care With Me Ararat Islamic Welfare Association Islamic Practice and Dawah Circle In ASWJ South East Melbourne MCCA Australia Bangladesh Islamic Council Inc. Islamic Weekend School Australian Bosnian Islamic Centre Deer Park Minhaj Ul Quran Victoria Australian Islamic Mission Muslim Legal Network Australian Islamic Social Association (Milli Gorus) Nurul Huda Acedemy Inc. Australian Muslim Media Victorian Police Muslim Association Australian Muslim Social Services Agency (AMSSA) Islamic Relief Australia Bendigo Islamic Association Inc Benevolence Australia Bilale Ethiopian Community Association Victoria Bosnia Hercegovina Islamic Society Cyprus Turkish Islamic Community Inc. Dandenong Turkish Islamic Cultural Society Darubilal Education Charity and Welfare Association Darussalam Society El Sedeaq Islamic Society Eritrean Islamic Society of Australia Federation of Australian Muslim Students and Youth (FAMSY) Goulburn Valley Turkish Islamic & Cultural Society HIYC IISCA IMAN (Institute of Muslim Academic Network) Indonesian Muslim Community of Victoria (IMCV) Islamic Association of Australia Islamic Association of Monash Mosque Inc. Islamic Call Society of Australia Islamic Guidance Society of Australia Islamic Society of Albury-Wodonga Islamic Society of Ballarat Islamic Society of Melbourne Eastern Regoion (ISOMER) Islamic Society of Victoria - Preston Mosque Maarefa Group Mano River Association of Victoria My Centre Newport Islamic Society Oromo Islamic Resource Centre United Muslim Migrant Association United Sri Lankan Muslim Association in Australia (USMAA) Werribee Islamic Centre ISLAMIC COUNCIL OF VICTORIA
66-68 Jeffcott St West Melbourne VIC 3003 (03) 9328 2067 [email protected] www.icv.org.au