Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils Inc.

Western Australia

Buddhist Council of Western Australia

The BCWA was formed in 1995 to serve as a peak body to represent the Buddhist community at government level and national levels... website

South Australia

Buddhist Council of South Australia

The BCSA was incorporated on the 25th October 2005 to serve as the representative organisation for Buddhist temples, groups and organisations in South Australia... website

Queensland

Buddhist Council of Queensland

The BCQ, which was created in 1999, has brought a large number of Buddhist centres and societies together, for their common benefit... website

New South Wales

Buddhist Council of New South Wales

On the instigation of the World Fellowship of Buddhists, a meeting was held in 1984 in Sydney to establish a regional branch and thus form the Buddhist Council of NSW... website

Victoria

Buddhist Council of Victoria

The Buddhist Council of Victoria, formed in 1995, is an actively engaged body representing the needs of Buddhists to all levels of government in the Australian state of Victoria... website

Partner

Australian Sangha Association

The ASA was founded in 2005 as a representative body for monks and nuns of all Buddhist traditions, with the intention of maintaining good communication, connection, harmony, and understanding within the Buddhist Sangha nationwide... website

President Report 2026 - Erica Hendrawan

Erica Hendrawan

It is my pleasure to present this President's Report and reflect on what has been a significant and momentous period for the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils (FABC).

One of the most important developments during this period has been the strengthening of our national representation through the active participation of the Buddhist Council of Queensland and the Buddhist Council of South Australia. We warmly welcome their contribution and acknowledge the value they bring to FABC. Together with the Buddhist Council of Victoria (Melbourne), Buddhist Council of Western Australia, and Buddhist Council of New South Wales, we continue to build a truly national body that represents and serves Australian Buddhists across all states and territories.

Over the past year, considerable effort has been invested by our member councils in advancing Buddhism and engaging with the wider Australian community. In particular, I would like to acknowledge and congratulate the Queensland Committee for its outstanding work in delivering the inaugural Vesak celebration at the Queensland Parliament. This landmark event represents an important milestone in raising awareness of Buddhism and strengthening engagement between the Buddhist community and public institutions. The success of this initiative demonstrates the positive impact that can be achieved through collaboration, dedication, and strong community leadership.

FABC has also continued to work closely with the Safe Buddhism Committee. As part of our commitment to supporting this important national initiative, FABC has established a Safe Buddhism Working Group to contribute our expertise and assist in the development of the project. We recognise the importance of fostering safe, respectful, and accountable Buddhist communities throughout Australia. Once the Safe Buddhism website is launched, FABC will play an active role in promoting the initiative and encouraging awareness and engagement across our member councils and the broader Buddhist community.

Looking ahead, there remains important work to be undertaken. We continue our efforts in the marriage celebrant space, ensuring that Buddhist communities are appropriately supported and represented in matters relating to authorised celebrant and related regulatory requirements. This remains an important area of work for FABC.

In addition, the Federation is exploring new and sustainable revenue streams to strengthen our long-term financial position and expand our capacity to support member councils. Developing additional sources of funding will assist FABC in delivering national initiatives while also providing greater support for the valuable activities undertaken by state Buddhist councils.

As we continue to grow as a national organisation, our focus remains on collaboration, service, and strengthening the voice of Buddhism in Australia. I would like to thank the representatives, committee members, volunteers, and state councils whose ongoing commitment and dedication make this work possible.

Together, we are building a stronger and more connected Buddhist community across Australia, and I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.

Erica Hendrawan
President

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Please be aware that the Federation of Australian Buddhist Councils Inc. (FABC) is the only national peak body representing state Buddhist Councils and other Buddhist organisations across Australia. It is endorsed by the Australian Sangha Association, all state Buddhist Councils in Australia and other recognised Buddhist organisations nationwide.

There are groups with similar names that do not have a genuine nationwide membership base or credible national representation.