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...
The Allan Government’s latest Budget provides welcome cost-of-living relief and continued funding for key programs to benefit culturally diverse Victorians. In a challenging fiscal environment, the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) welcomes measures...
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,...
ECCV welcomes the opportunity to respond to the National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People 2024-2034. We appreciate the Government’s commitment to preventing, responding to, and ending the abuse of older people in this country, and we note the...
We are pleased to present our Pre-Budget Submission 2025-26. The last few years have brought new challenges for many people in Victoriaʼs multicultural communities. As the difficulties of the pandemic years recede, ECCV has tracked how cost of living issues have...
The disability support system in Australia is undergoing significant change, especially with the recent passing of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No.1). Within the new regime Foundational Supports will support people...
