What Islamic Council of Victoria does

The Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) is the recognized peak Muslim body for Victoria, Australia, representing approximately 270,000 Victorian Muslims through 76 member societies spanning over 100 ethnic communities. Headquartered at 66-68 Jeffcott Street, West Melbourne, ICV delivers a dual mandate of high-level government advocacy and direct community services. Its advocacy arm has produced 60 policy submissions on anti-vilification, religious freedom, immigration, and human rights, supported by 35+ media releases and public statements. Direct service programs include the Hospital Chaplaincy Program (approximately 1,200 patients served in 2024-2025 with 20 newly trained volunteers), a Food Hamper/Food Relief Program, an Islamophobia Support Service for incident reporting, a Family Violence Program, Prison and Youth Chaplaincy, the Muslim Connect pre/post-release rehabilitation program, the My Vote Matters civic engagement initiative, and Scholarships. ICV also operates the ICV City Mosque for daily prayers and an annual Victorian Mosque Open Day, now in its eighth year.

Operationally, ICV is a community-led non-profit funded by donations (preset tiers of $10-$250, one-off or monthly recurring), targeted fundraising campaigns (e.g., a Hospital Chaplaincy campaign targeting $25,000, currently 4% funded), and historically by government grants through Spiritual Care Australia, which ended in 2024. Technology is limited to a website platform hosting the Cost-of-Living Financial Relief Finder (a self-service government-benefit matching questionnaire), a donor portal, and standard social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). Distribution relies on referrals through member societies and local mosques, with frontline community workers identifying families in need. ICV is governed by an elected Executive Board led by President Mohamed Mohideen (term October 2022 - October 2024) and has no parent company, subsidiaries, or external private ownership.

Name

Islamic Council of Victoria

Legal name

Islamic Council of Victoria

Website

https://icv.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Islamic Council of Victoria is the peak Muslim body for Victoria, Australia, representing approximately 270,000 Victorian Muslims across 76 member societies and delivering advocacy, welfare services, hospital chaplaincy, food relief, and Islamophobia support funded primarily by donations.

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Product category

Religious & Community Advocacy Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Interfaith & Ecumenical Councils and Dialogue Organizations (BPAGAJAJ)

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Emergency Shelter, Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) (BPADADAB)

Keywords

• Community advocacy services
• Religious peak body
• Interfaith community engagement
• Faith-based welfare support
• Pastoral care chaplaincy

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: ICV generates revenue through donations from individuals and organizations. The organization runs specific fundraising campaigns including Hospital Chaplaincy Fundraising (targeting $25,000) and Food Relief Campaign. Monthly recurring donations are available through their donor portal.
2. Community Services: ICV provides services free of charge to the community including Islamophobia support, food relief, chaplaincy programs, and advocacy services. These are funded through donations and potentially government grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) is the peak Muslim body in Victoria, Australia, providing advocacy, representation, and direct community services for approximately 270,000 Victorian Muslims across 76 member societies. Its core offerings include Islamophobia support, food relief programs, hospital chaplaincy, financial relief navigation tools, family violence support, scholarship programs, and government policy advocacy including submissions to parliamentary inquiries.

Product overview

The Islamic Council of Victoria operates as a community services and advocacy organization offering a portfolio of welfare, pastoral care, and civic engagement programs. Core services include the Islamophobia Support Service for discrimination reporting and support, the Cost-of-Living Financial Relief Finder for government benefit access, and the Food Hamper/Food Relief Programs for food security. Pastoral services encompass Hospital Chaplaincy, Prison & Youth Chaplaincy, and the ICV City Mosque. Additional programs include Family Violence Support, Muslim Connect rehabilitation services, civic education through My Vote Matters, and scholarship programs. The organization also conducts fundraising campaigns including the Hospital Chaplaincy Fundraising and Food Relief Campaign.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Islamophobia Support Service Free, confidential support service for Victorian Muslims impacted by discrimination, offering incident reporting, access to legal and mental health services, and community resources.
• Cost-of-Living Financial Relief Finder
• Food Hamper Program
• Hospital Chaplaincy Program
• ICV City Mosque
• Family Violence Program
• Prison & Youth Chaplaincy
• Muslim Connect Program
• My Vote Matters Program
• Scholarships Programs
• Food Relief Campaign
• Hospital Chaplaincy Fundraising

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 1,200 patients supported through Hospital Chaplaincy in 2024–2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Council of AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2024ICV and the Jewish Council of Australia formally met to discuss matters of common concern to their respective communities. The collaboration includes discussions on solidarity with the Palestinian people, demands for an end to the genocide in Gaza, and standing together against Islamophobia and antisemitism in Australia. Both organizations have committed to working together to advance justice and interfaith understanding based on mutual respect.
• National Zakat Foundation (NZF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for emergency financial support referrals. ICV refers community members in severe hardship to NZF for confidential emergency support including assistance with essentials, safe housing, and medical costs. NZF provides support to Zakat-eligible Muslims across Australia.
• Royal Melbourne HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training for ICV chaplaincy volunteers is conducted at Royal Melbourne Hospital. This partnership supports volunteer training and capacity building for the Hospital Chaplaincy program.
• Local Mosques and Member SocietiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICV works directly with frontline community workers and local mosques to identify families in greatest need for food relief and support services. Member societies serve as the organizational backbone representing diverse Muslim communities.
• Victorian Government (via Spiritual Care Australia)minorOthersPrevious government funding through Spiritual Care Australia for faith-based chaplaincy services ended in 2024. The Victorian Government previously provided financial support to the Hospital Chaplaincy program which is now seeking alternative funding through donations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Australian Federation of Islamic Councils: The national peak Muslim body in Australia, performing an analogous umbrella and advocacy function for Muslims across all states. ICV operates as the Victorian state affiliate of this federal structure, making AFIC the most directly comparable peer in scope and mandate.
• Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights: A Muslim-led advocacy and services organization focused on women's rights, family violence support, and community education. Comparable to ICV in faith-based service delivery and advocacy orientation, particularly in family violence programming and policy submissions.
• National Zakat Foundation: An Islamic emergency financial support organization that is also an active ICV partner. Comparable in serving Zakat-eligible Muslims across Australia through hardship support, though with a more narrowly focused financial-aid mission than ICV's broader service portfolio.
• Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia: The national peak body for Australia's ethnic community councils, providing policy advocacy and capacity building. Comparable to ICV as a federation of community organizations representing diverse cultural and ethnic communities to government on rights and welfare issues.
• Victorian Council of Churches: An ecumenical Christian peak body in Victoria with a similar interfaith dialogue, social justice advocacy, and chaplaincy service mandate. Comparable to ICV as a state-level faith-based peak body providing chaplaincy and welfare services to a defined constituency.
• Australian Multicultural Foundation: A national multicultural advocacy and community cohesion organization based in Victoria. Comparable to ICV in promoting interfaith understanding, civic participation, and policy advocacy for minority communities in Australia.
• Jewish Council of Australia: An interfaith dialogue and advocacy partner of ICV since May 2024, focused on community rights and anti-discrimination. Comparable as a faith-based peak advocacy organization engaging in similar policy submissions, media advocacy, and interfaith coalition work.
• Islamic Relief Australia: An Australian Muslim humanitarian organization providing food relief, emergency assistance, and community welfare programs nationally. Comparable to ICV in service delivery model (food hampers, crisis support) and Muslim community focus, though operating at a larger national scale.

Broad incumbents

• Mission Australia: One of Australia's largest community services organizations addressing homelessness, financial hardship, and family support. Comparable to ICV's food relief and family violence programs as a broad-incumbent welfare services provider, though secular and operating nationally at significantly greater scale.

Regional players

• Lebanese Muslim Association: A large Sydney-based Muslim community peak body offering religious services, education, and community welfare programs. Comparable to ICV in faith-based community service model and chaplaincy/advisory offerings, but operating primarily in NSW rather than Victoria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/icvofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/islamic-council-of-victoria
• Instagraminstagram.com/icvaus

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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