The Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia Aftab Malik is distressed at the escalation of Islamophobic incidents following reports of threats at a school in Sydney’s southwest.

This latest disturbing event comes in the same week as alleged vile threats were made against worshippers attending the Australian Islamic House Masjid in Sydney.

'These are sick and horrifying threats being made, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan which is a time of deep spiritual reflection for Muslims,' he said.

'Muslims are increasingly feeling unsafe. First our mosques, and now our schools. This behaviour needs to stop.

'Words have consequences: they spread alarm, panic, and fear. This is not a joking matter.

'Every Australian should feel safe in this country to get on with their daily lives without any threat to their personal safety, no matter their religion.

'Social cohesion is essential to the functioning of our society, and we need people to stop posting threats online that direct religious hatred towards their fellow Australians.

'I have travelled across Australia and heard heartbreaking accounts of Islamophobia that breed anxiety and disillusionment.

'I am eager to meet with people to dispel fears and concerns they may have about Muslims and Islam.

'We are not your enemy. We are brothers, sisters, mothers, daughters, fathers. Australia is our home, and you are our neighbours, and we need to unite against all forms of hate, including Islamophobia.'