ECCV’s submission responds to issues raised by Victoria’s multicultural ageing and aged care sector regarding the transition of the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) to Support at Home Program. Drawing on consultations with ethno-specific and...
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...
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,...
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...
