Our Vision

  • A harmonious, enlightened, and socially cohesive Australia

Australia is a nation enriched by the diversity of its people. Promoting intercultural dialogue is imperative for social harmony and cohesion in Australia’s diverse multicultural communities. In order to achieve this; there needs to be more interaction between different people; which in turn can lead to positive relationships.

The Intercultural Harmony Society aims to serve as a catalyst in enhancing mutual understanding and respect in this multicultural nation of ours. To date; IHS has implemented countless events and projects aimed at fusing the Australian community around the concept of ‘understanding through interaction’.

Our aims are:

  • to promote and foster harmonious relations between members of different cultures communities in Australia; particularly in and around Western Australia.
  • to form relationships or partnerships with groups and organisations that celebrate diversity and multiculturalism.
  • to connect people through shared values and on common ground.
  • encouraging members of community to celebrate diversity in their professional and personal lives.

Our Mission

  • To strengthen understanding, respect and acceptance between people of diverse communities through meaningful engagement.

The Intercultural Harmony Society (IHS) is a not-for-profit organization that has been operating in Perth since 2006 with the aims of promoting multiculturalism and fostering intercultural and interfaith dialogue. We believe in reaching out to all members of society by providing a platform for cultural and information exchange. In this regard; we are inspired by Fethullah Gulen; a Turkish Islamic scholar who emphasizes on the notions of dialogue, respect, and tolerance.

IHS believes it is necessary to work in partnership with different segments of society. Alongside connecting with cultural and religious organizations; we have collaborated with people in the areas of government and public service; education; sports; academia and media; as well as NGOs; faith and ethnic communities.