About us

About Sicv

The Sikh Interfaith Council of Victoria (SICV) is an incorporated non-profit organisation, with a vision to create greater awareness and understanding of Sikhs and Sikhism in the Australian community. Since its formation on 1st September 2002, SICV’s mission has been to represent Sikhs on the multi-faith platform in Victoria.

It has been invited, time and again to interfaith events and approached by government agencies to make representation on issues concerning the Sikhs in Victoria. SICV promotes and works for dialogue, respect and understanding among all religions.

There are a large number of Interfaith Networks in the Metropolitan Melbourne area and SICV is represented on many of these. Our representation depends on availability and settlement of our people within the locality where the network is formed. We try and reach as many areas as possible. Besides the local Council Interfaith Networks, we are also represented in the following key multi-faith groups.



Objectives

The objectives of the organization are to:

  • * Share information about the Sikh Faith with the Australian community.
  • * Promote the practice of Sikhism among Sikhs.
  • * Make representations to the Government and other organizations on matters affecting the Sikh faith.
  • * Represent Sikhs at local, State, and National Forums.
  • * Network with Interfaith organizations.
  • * Contribute Sikh perspectives to issues of common human concern.
  • * Promote a culture of peace and harmony within Multicultural Australia.

Since the formation of the organization we have been a single voice representing the views of the Sikh Community in Victoria at various Forums and Network.