Although the prevalence of elder abuse is similar in migrant and refugee communities to what it is in the mainstream population, it can present differently due to different cultural norms, stigma, language barriers, and a lack of awareness of the issue. Ethnic...
In 2022, Victoria experienced one its most devastating flood disasters on record when a low-pressure system travelling eastward over Australia unleashed torrential rain and storms. Resulting in the tragic loss of homes and life, the floods also had a particularly...
The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) today joined forces with Yes23 and the Multicultural Australia for Voice alliance to launch the Victorian Multicultural Voices for ‘Yes’ awareness campaign. The campaign will harness the power of multicultural...
Victoria’s multicultural mental health workforce has an important role in supporting the mental wellbeing of our migrant and refugee communities. However, while there have been a number of recent initiatives to support the mental health of multicultural...
ECCV has partnered with the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing – PICAC VIC (project lead), the National Ageing Research Institute and Icon Agency to produce a new report exploring the needs of aged care providers in regional Victoria. The report directly...
ECCV welcomes proposed gambling harm protections MEDIA RELEASE The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) welcomes the reforms announced yesterday to protect Victorians from gambling harm. Targeted measures are needed to address problem gambling in...
