This flagship joint ECCV-VCOSS research paper draws from the insights and experiences of our work with communities and the Multicultural Emergency Management Partnership (MEMP). It highlights the critical importance of strong connections and engagement between...
The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria has released its policy platform for the upcoming Victorian Election. ECCV’s State Election Platform 2022 is calling on all parties to learn from the experiences and systemic gaps exposed by the pandemic and take action to...
In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022, ECCV is pleased to release our literature review synthesising existing research on elder abuse against people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Building on our work as part of the Raising Awareness of Elder...
Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are on the rise in Australia and are now the nation’s leading cause of death and disability. Incidence of these conditions are higher in migrant communities than amongst the Australian born...
Community members experience racism in everyday life and in the way that society operates, according to a new ECCV report on lived experience of racism. In October 2021, ECCV held consultations with community members with lived experience of racism to help inform the...
This submission discusses the opportunities, challenges, and solutions for many issues affecting older people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Older people from migrant and refugee backgrounds in Victoria are a growing, diverse, and dynamic population. At the...
