Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV)
The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV)’s mission is to work to ensure that we remain a member driven peak body committed to empowering people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We strive to give voice to multicultural Victoria. We strive to advocate for human rights, freedom, respect, equality and dignity for ethnic and multicultural communities and in building a socially cohesive and inclusive Victorian community.
The organisation advocates and lobbies all levels of government on behalf of multicultural communities in areas like human rights, access and equity and improving services. As our core business, we advocate on any issue that is of concern to our members.
We are proud to have been the key advocate for culturally diverse communities in Victoria since 1974.
Latest News & Publications
Welcoming the appointment of Emiliano Zucchi to ECCV Board
ECCV is pleased to announce the appointment of Emiliano Zucchi to the ECCV Board. Emiliano is the Director of the Transcultural & Language Services (TALS) department and the Narrun Wilip-giin Aboriginal Support Unit (ASU) at Northern Health. He has extensive...
Expressions of Interest – Emergency Management Multicultural Advisory Committee
The Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria (ECCV) is working with Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) and the Department of Health (DH) on an Emergency Management Project to support emergency preparedness and resilience among migrant and refugee communities....
Job Opportunity: Carers Capacity Building Officer
An opportunity exists for an experienced and talented Project Officer to join ECCV and deliver the Recognising and Respecting Carers Project. The Carers Capacity Building Officer aims to provide support and improve outcomes for carers from culturally and...
Call for ECCV member submissions to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act
ECCV is calling on our members to make a submission to Victoria’s new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act and join us in advocating for the mental health rights of people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for all Victorians...
FECCA 2022 – Advancing Multicultural Australia Conference in Melbourne
ECCV and The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) are pleased to announce that the biennial FECCA conference, Advancing Multicultural Australia, will take place 10-11 March 2022 in Melbourne. Our community's health and safety is our priority...
Former ECCV Chair, current members receive Queen’s Birthday Honours
Congratulations to former ECCV chairperson, Phong Nguyen, who was among several ECCV members and leaders of member organisations recognised for their service to the community in yesterday's Queen's Birthday 2021 Honours List Phong, who was Chairperson of ECCV between...
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Emiliano is the Director of Transcultural & Language Services department and Narrun Wilip-giin Aboriginal Support Unit at @northernhealth_ . Prior to working in health, Emiliano was a university lecturer for 10 years, and is currently Adjunct Lecturer at @MonashUni.
We would like to warmly welcome Emiliano Zucchi, the newest appointment to the ECCV Board! Emiliano has been the Chair of ECCV’s Health & Wellbeing Policy Committee since 2015. He brings extensive experience in policy development and service implementation in a health context.
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We are proud to recognise the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, as the first Australians, cultural leaders and traditional custodians of the land from which we advocate for ethnic community groups. We pay our respects to their elders, past & present.
ECCV Statement: Recognising the Rights of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders
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Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria
Suite 101, 398 Sydney Road,
Coburg VIC 3058
Phone: (03) 9354 9555
Email: eccv@eccv.org.au
