Multicultural Ageing
State Election 2026: multicultural voters matter
The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria has released its 2026 State Election Platform, highlighting key priorities for the next Victorian Government, ahead of November’s State Election.
More than 150 seniors celebrate positive ageing at ECCV event
More than 150 seniors from multicultural communities across Victoria came together at Coburg Town Hall for ECCV’s Multicultural Seniors Celebration.
A life building inclusion and meaningful connections for women and families: An interview with Theresa Sengaaga Ssali
At 77, Theresa Sengaaga Ssali continues to redefine what it means to age well. A social worker, advocate and community leader, she is the co-founder and past president of the African Women’s and Families Network (AWAFN).
Fifty years promoting community, culture and participation for Italian seniors: An interview with Frank Di Blasi
A former Sicilian journalist and Justice of Peace, Frank Di Blasi was instrumental in establishing over 90 Italian seniors citizens’ clubs across Victoria under the Co.As.It. umbrella.
The Northern Federation of Ethnic Senior Citizens Clubs
The Northern Federation of Ethnic Senior Citizens Clubs is a multicultural umbrella organisation that brings together leaders of senior groups from diverse cultural backgrounds across Melbourne’s northern suburbs.
Falls Prevention
A new research partnership is helping older people from multicultural communities build strength, improve balance and reduce the risk of falls.
Report: Inclusive ageing must be free from racism
New research highlights the impact of racism, isolation and cultural exclusion on African Australian seniors, and the urgent need for culturally safe care.
Multicultural and Multifaith community champion: An interview with Stephen Chew
Stephen Chew speaks about the role volunteers have in building social connections and positive ageing initiatives. He is the president of ECCV member organisation, the Zee Cheng Khor Moral Uplifting Society (ZCK).
Submission on the Transition of CHSP to Support at Home
ECCV calls for ensuring consistent, culturally appropriate care throughout and beyond the CHSP transition.
Money Smart for Seniors
Older Australians are losing more money to scams than any other age group, nearly 70 million dollars alone between January and September 2025, according to data from the National Anti-Scam Centre.
Promotion of Multiculturalism Award: An interview with Dilnaz Billimoria
Dilnaz Billimoria is a founding member of the Whitehorse Interfaith Network (WIN) and board member of the Communities’ Council on Ethnic Issues (CCOEI) and Women’s Health East.
A proud Indian Australian woman of Persian background and Zoroastrian faith, Dilnaz is the recipient of the 2025 Victorian Seniors Award for Promoting Multiculturalism — an honour she says belongs to the entire community.
Grand-friends: building bridges across generations
Friendships across generations are helping young and old share culture and care and may be one solution to the isolation felt by many seniors from multicultural communities.
Meet Pradeep Kanthan, multicultural champion on digital literacy and advocacy
For more than 30 years, the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards have celebrated older Victorians. We meet Pradeep Kathan, one of the recipients of the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria Senior Achiever Awards.
What will change under the new Aged Care Act?
Find out what reforms are in store when the new Aged Care Act comes into effect across Australia on 1 November 2025.
Popping open the Biscuit Tin
A new project aims to promote dignity and respect for older women by sharing their achievements and treasured recipes
Shattering shame: elder abuse in migrant and refugee communities
ECCV is empowering older people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to find their voice and say no to mistreatment and neglect
Thrive at the Hive
Discover a long-running Melbourne program encouraging older people to eat well, stay fit and connect with community
Community insights on COVID 65+
A new resource by the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health explores the unique challenges faced by older migrant women during the pandemic.
Bridging the digital divide
A new research report by ECCV highlights how digital illiteracy has become a new disability for older people from migrant backgrounds.
Wish come true: Befriending with GENIE
A new project is working to reduce loneliness and increase social support for older people from migrant and refugee backgrounds living with dementia and their caregivers
Tackling elder abuse in migrant and refugee communities
ECCV’s elder abuse prevention programs are empowering older people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to know their rights and seek help.