“The global challenges now facing humanity are a severe test of its willingness to put aside short-term self-interest and come to terms with this stark spiritual and moral reality: there is but one, interconnected human family and it shares one precious homeland.”
1. Purpose
Work for betterment of the world, and live together with unity and harmony
The Conference focuses on significance of the time we live in, the role and responsibilities of individuals, communities, and institutions at local and global levels for building vibrant communities, bringing social transformation, participating in social action and endeavours of prevalent discourses, and bringing hope to people for building a unified world where all can live in peace and harmony.
As such, the purpose is to explore the following topics and to discuss the major themes outlined underneath:
Transcending differences – What shared vision or attribute we need to re-build our communities together?
Harmonising perspectives – How do we build a unified vision among diverse beliefs and backgrounds?
Developing qualities for service – What human characteristics and values are building blocks for a stable social order?
Promoting consultation – How do we navigate a pathway to decision making through inclusivity, understanding and detachment?
Recognising our oneness as a single human family – How is our understanding of the inherent oneness of humanity a means for social progress?
2. Major Themes for Discussion
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- Building vibrant communities – How is the growing culture of worship and service contributing to the transformation of the lives of the people in your local area?
- Educational endeavours for Service – What steps can be taken to ensure that the educational system in your local area is prepared for both the spiritual, moral, and intellectual needs of the whole community from childhood to adulthood? How this system raises the consciousness of the local population to the spiritual qualities and attitudes?
- Contributing to social transformation – In what ways are the community building endeavours helping to raise consciousness and overcome the social, economic, and cultural barriers impeding spiritual and material progress?
- Bahá’u’lláh’s vision for humanity – How you, and those working alongside you, are learning to raise the consciousness of the local population of the spiritual qualities and attitudes that are needed to contribute to the betterment of society?
- Distance traversed – What has been the progress and milestones achieved in your local area by people from all walks of life striving to apply Bahá’u’lláh’s vision for humanity?
3. How the Conference is conducted?
The conference covers the above topics through plenary sessions and facilitated break-out group discussions by incorporating artistic expression, creativity, screening films and videos, music and songs, inclusivity, and participative consultations.
All well-wishers of the society from all backgrounds, cultures, religious denominations, and ages (adults, children, junior youth, and youth) are cordially invited to attend this Conference. Everyone is welcomed to participate and contribute to discussions.
The Conference runs sessions for children (5 – 11 years) and junior youth (12-15 years) in parallel to the main program at the same time.
Date: Friday 6th to Sunday 8th of May 2022
Time: Friday 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 AM.
Venue: Windsor Function Centre, 7 Dight Street, Windsor NSW 2756
To register, please click here
Please specify in the registration form Get Tickets.
The full details of the main programs, and the parallel sessions children and junior youth programs are described in the table below:
There are free shuttle services to and from the Conference venue as detailed in the timetable below. Participants are most welcome to utilise these services which have been provided for your convenience.
The mini-bus capacity is 21 passengers for each pickup and drop-off (or transporting overall 42 passengers in each Drive – please see the timetable).
Participants are advised either to take the earlier shuttle service, which will return early as well, or take the later bus which will return later too.
For more information and booking please contact Mrs Carmen Lalehzari on the mobile number: 0421 079 600.
Please note, as part of the shuttle services agreement, it is a requirement for everyone to wear Face Masks while inside the bus.
There are plenty of parking spots available at the Windsor Function Centre, and in close by parking areas as marked on this map.
As part of the ongoing response to the pandemic, and to minimise the risk of COVID-19, the following considerations are recommended:
- Please do not attend if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.
- Participants are encouraged to vaccinate (if not medically exempted) for their own safety and safety of others.
- It is preferable to do a PCR (24 hours in advance) or RAT test prior to the attending the Conference.
- Wear a mask indoor.
Individuals who wish to contribute towards the costs of the conference are welcomed to donate when using the Get Tickets Registration Form.
Alternatively, donations can be made at the conference venue by visiting a designated desk for this purpose.
The Conference Website will inform important updates, news, and announcements about the conference. Please bookmark this page for your easy reference.
For further information or questions about the North-West of Sydney Conference please:
- Call Mrs Azita Ansari on 0407-201-722
- Email: azita_ansari@optusnet.com.au or thehillsshire@nsw.bahai.org.au
- Submit your query / comments here, or
- Visit the Conference Website