MEDIA RELEASE: In language radio services must be
Wednesday 9 May 2012 The $95m Federal Government budget funding boost for SBS is a key opportunity to expand its role as Australia’s leading information provider to diverse Australia. The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria Chairperson
In Conversation – Multicultural Arts Victoria CEO Jill
The arts are a crucial way for communities to connect with new ideas and cultures. This week ECCV spoke with Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV) CEO Jill Morgan about their role in fostering diversity through performance and creativity.
MEDIA RELEASE: State Budget International Engagement Strategy must
Wednesday "" May 2012 The Victoria Government’s new $50m international engagement strategy is an opportunity to use Australian migrants’ language skills and networks. Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria Chairperson Joe Caputo said today that economic growth
MEDIA RELEASE: Refugees and language services major wins
Tuesday "" May 2012 The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria today welcomed the 9.2 per cent state budget increase to $21.4m funding as a steady result for Victoria’s multicultural communities. ECCV Chairperson Mr Joe Caputo said
MEDIA RELEASE: Migrants Need a Flexible Education System
VCAL and School Resourcing Standards funding for schools with high migrant intake should be top budget priorities the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria announced today. ECCV Chairperson Joe Caputo called for State Government leadership in education
MEDIA RELEASE: Government funding should prioritise prevention strategies
Friday 20 April 2012The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria today welcomed the Federal Government’s focus on patient-centred strategies in its aged care blue print. ECCV Director Ross Barnett said the $24.4 million allocated to diverse Australians
In Conversation: AMES Housing Worker Joseph Youhana
Joseph Youhana works for AMES Humanitarian Settlement Services as a Housing Worker. He moved to Australia from Iraq six years ago and now helps new arrivals to Australia to find secure long-term accommodation and ultimately become
MEDIA RELEASE: Anzac Day celebrations are no controversy
Monday 26 March 2012 Multicultural communities participate, support and recognise the importance of Anzac Day celebrations in modern Australia. ECCV Chairperson Joe Caputo in response to the Century of Service report today rejected the suggestion Anzac
MEDIA RELEASE: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY HIGHLIGHTS THE ACHIEVEMENTS
Thursday 8 March 2012 On International Women’s Day the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria celebrates the achievements and contributions of Victoria’s diverse women. ECCV Deputy Chairperson Marion Lau said CALD* women contributed to Victoria across many different areas
MEDIA RELEASE: MULTICULTURALISM IN FEDERAL MINISTRY A WIN
Tuesday 6 March 2012 The elevation of Multicultural Affairs to the Federal Government Ministry is proof multicultural policy is high on the Government’s agenda.The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) said today it was gratified the Government’s commitment
