Summary of key activities undertaken by the Islamic Council of Queensland in the 2015 and 2016 calendar years.
The Islamic Council of Queensland (ICQ) is the peak umbrella body which represents the interests of Muslims in Queensland. ICQ represents numerous organisations and mosques across approximately ten Queensland cities, which stretch from Brisbane and the Gold Coast to Cairns in North Queensland.
5. The need for a peak body
Very complex needs and challenges today
Islam is now a feature in the global political
debate
We need an avenue to communicate a strong
message of positivity
We need to promote the excellence of
Muslims
We need to create opportunities for young
Muslims to succeed
Our future generations are dependant on us
6. ICQ Objectives
Be a peak body which creates
opportunities for QLD Muslims to thrive
and excel in every aspect of their lives
Specific focus on young Muslims and
future generations
We need to work together
7. ICQ Roles
Advocacy
Represent issues which matter to the Muslim
community to government, media and regulatory
authorities
Operations
Assist members, hosting of events, halal
certification and general governance
Diplomacy
Build relationships with and between
organisations – Muslim & Non Muslim
8. ICQ Successes
Established a Brand name
Served our members
Served & Advocated for the Muslim
Community (incl disadvantaged youth)
9. ICQ Challenges
Operational workload – we need more
people!
Building commercial sustainability of ICQ –
paid employees and funded projects
Succession planning
Communicating benefits and opportunities
when working with ICQ
Muslim Community support and faith in
ICQ Brand since 2014
10. ICQ Plan for the Future
Establish ICQ as a peak organisation
Allow people to join ICQ on the basis of
Merit, Influence and willingness to work
hard
Work with all Muslim organisations – open,
collaborative, approach
19. Community Services & Support
Youth Work
Sense of belonging & support
Legal Support
Halfway house
Internships
Support for ICQ Members
Administrative, Regulatory & Public Relations
Support via ICQ Members (E.g. MCF, IWAQ, MFS and
Mosques)
Halal Certification
Brighter Future Collective
20. Brighter Future Collective
Purpose – ICQ’s delivery arm for a national settlement program funded
by the Federal Government
Target audience – young migrants (humanitarian intake & non)
Outcomes sought:
Education
Theology
Employment SportTraining
Sustainable
Business
Civic
Engagement
Gov’t & ICQ Outcomes
ICQ Outcomes
22. Events
Eid Down Under
Eidgah
ICQ Strategic Forum
White Ribbon Day
Parliamentary Presentation
Mosque Open Days
Community Iftaar Dinners & HSP Dinners
Community Development Series
Rallies, Vigils, Etc.
23. Succession Planning
Volunteer Search
Mentoring Competition
Ali and Fahim searching for 10 young
mentees each
Provide platforms for youth to succeed