On 10 November 2026, Action Against Islamophobia (AAI), an initiative of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), delivered an informative and engaging Islamophobia Awareness presentation to approximately 50 teaching staff at Australian International Academy at Kellyville, NSW.
The presentation explored the various forms of Islamophobia, how to recognise discrimination and anti-Muslim prejudice in everyday settings, and the importance of reporting incidents and accessing appropriate support services.
Particular emphasis was placed on the challenges faced by young Muslims as they transition from predominantly Islamic secondary schools to tertiary education institutions, where they may find themselves in environments in which their faith and identity are less widely represented. Discussions highlighted the importance of equipping students with the knowledge, confidence and practical strategies to navigate these challenges while maintaining a strong sense of Muslim identity and belonging.
The overwhelmingly positive feedback from participating staff reinforced the importance of educating and empowering teachers to recognise Islamophobia, support students who may experience discrimination, and foster culturally safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Some testimonials from the event are as follows:
AAI are real experts. I really loved the workshop. I feel more empowered to report. I have never reported any islamophobia previously although I have experienced probably more than 1000 times in the last 5 years. That’s in person.
Very informative session. This gives us the safety and security we need. Thank you so much for doing this jihad and protecting those facing the world’s last bastion of hate.
It was a great to know that someone can help us with Islamophobia incidents rather than suffering it ourselves alone.