ECCV warns that public understanding about many benefits of skilled migration has been undermined by ‘’opportunism by some political actors’’. The warning is contained in ECCV’s submission to Federal Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Migration which is...
We are pleased to share ECCV’s Annual Report 2024–25, reflecting on a year of hard work and strong engagement with migrant and refugee communities across the state. Amid rising racism, cost-of-living pressures and the ongoing impact of global instability, ECCV...
It is the beginning of a new era for multicultural policy in our state. The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) welcomes the Allan Government’s plans to establish Multicultural Victoria: a new statutory body that will combine the roles of the Victorian...
Refugees have been an important part of Australia’s post World War Two migration intake and brought immense social, cultural and economic benefits to our communities. Speaking to our best traditions as a welcoming multicultural nation, ECCV is calling for Australia’s...
Bicultural workers play an increasingly important role in providing community education, service delivery and engagement in many sectors across Victoria. However, the value of bicultural workers is still not fully recognised. Funding for bicultural worker programs is...
Access to safe, secure and affordable housing is a foundation for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to live active, independent and fulfilling lives. The current housing crisis has manifested in declining affordability, decreasing rates of home ownership,...
