Diocese of Melbourne

- This department will have the full responsibility of dealing with media,
government and external bodies.
- With the ultimate aim of ensuring the Coptic Orthodox Church develops
and maintains a strong “Christian” presence in the eye of the geographical
region in which the Diocese covers.
- Must develop a strong relationship with all press, radio and television.
Involving the diocese in matters of public and where appropriate political
affairs within the Diocese and affiliated regions.
- The department will also be responsible for the implementation of
programming for public events involving the diocese as a whole.
- The department will also work as a Media Response team on all religious
issues involving Christianity whether directly or indirectly related to the
diocese.
- The purpose of which is to ensure the Coptic Orthodox church has a voice
in the community on all ethical, political and religious matters where
appropriate and relevant.
- Assists the diocese in the involvement with matters of public and political
  affairs in Melbourne and affiliated regions.
- This includes but is not limited to governing bodies, academic leaders,
  Christian and non Christian organizations and State officials.
- Diplomatic Organizations – dealings with embassies and consulates etc
- Serve: as a vehicle by which the Bishop may fulfill his responsibility as
a teacher of the faith.
- Advance: the public image of the Church, particularly as reflected in
  the Diocese.
- Promote: the mission of the Church universally, domestically and locally.
- Present: news of the Church at the international, national and local levels,
with particular emphasis on the local levels.
- Offer: opinion on religious and secular issues that is rooted in Church
  teaching and is written with charity and speaking the truth with love.
- Monitor: media on topics of racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of the
  Diocese by selecting material for publication that is sensitive
  to their concerns and needs. Monitor internal publications for
  matters relating to the diocese
- Clarify: confusion that may be spread by inaccurate reporting on Church
  matters that appears in other media.