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...
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...
The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) welcomes the Victorian Government’s new anti-racism strategy which was launched at State Parliament yesterday. This is our state’s first comprehensive plan to tackle the problem of racism in our community. It was...
The Chair of Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria (ECCV), Eddie Micallef, is delighted to announce the appointment of Farah Farouque as Chief Executive Officer. Farah will commence in the role on 28 October. Mr Micallef said Farah’s substantial experience in...
ECCV’s new research report has found that many older Australians, especially those from migrant backgrounds, are severely disadvantaged through the routine requirement for them to go online for vital information and services. The digital divide has far-reaching...
A new research report launched today looking at ways to reduce reporting barriers and improve support services for Victorians who experience racism has found that the vast majority of racist incidents in Victoria go unreported. The ‘Understanding reporting...
