Australian Baha'i Sites
The Universal House of Justice

New Ridvan message sheds light in time of darkness

The international governing body of the Baha’i Faith, the Universal House of Justice, has released its latest message on the occasion of Ridvan.  Ridvan is a 12-day festival celebrated around the ...

Kira Barber

Finding the “instruction manual” to life

Before Kira-Shay Barber found the Baha’i Faith, she says working through her life was like “trying to assemble the world’s most impossible piece of IKEA furniture with no instructions”.  ...

Hobsons Bay

Regular Hobsons Bay festivals harness Ruhi curriculum to build capacity 

HOBSONS BAY, VIC – A small group of friends in Hobsons Bay, Melbourne, is learning how regular spaces where families, neighbours, and children can connect, learn, and grow together leads to ...

Coonamble

First Light: learning how to launch a youth empowerment program in rural Australia

When Victorians Azita, Hamid and Kunal packed up their lives in Melbourne and moved to Coonamble in December 2023, they were not chasing a sea change or a quieter life, they ...

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The Office of External Affairs

Learning to foster spaces for reflection, civil dialogue and exploration of different viewpoints

At a time of heightened national reflection on social cohesion and inclusion, institutions, organisations, communities, and individuals across Australia are striving to learn how to foster ...

Horizons Team

‘Wholehearted unity’: The sacred atmosphere of the 2026 National Convention

A new video has showcased the sacred nature of Baha’i elections and the distinct atmosphere of the National Convention.  Held in April, the National Baha’i Convention ...

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Julia Olenius

A journey towards faith, community and service to humanity

Julia Olenius formally enrolled as a Baha’i almost six years ago. It was the last day of Ridvan – the most holy festival for Baha’is and the time when the founder of the Faith, ...

Sydney Baha’i House of Worship

Architect John Brogan reflects on a lifetime of faith, history and design

For architect John Murray Brogan, the story of the Sydney Baha’i House of Worship is deeply personal.   The son of architect John Richard Brogan, architect of the Ingleside Temple which ...

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Horizons Team

Themes and insights drawn from the 2026 National Baha’i Convention

Delegates at the 2026 National Baha’i Convention have been reminded that it is through striving that a vibrant, prosperous and unified community can be built.  Member of the Continental Board of ...

National Spiritual Assembly

Members of incoming National Spiritual Assembly elected during festival of Ridvan

The nine members of the incoming national governing body for the Baha’is of Australia, the National Spiritual Assembly, have been elected at this year’s National Convention.  ...

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