In uncertain economic and geopolitical times, this Federal Budget is certainly more ambitious than many we have seen in recent years. The Albanese Government has sought to respond to several major national challenges at once – including cost-of-living pressures, an...
Budget 2026-27: Peak body welcomes targeted funding while urging more support for multicultural Victorians The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) welcomes funding to support migrant and refugee communities outlined in today’s State Budget. As...
Refugees have long been an important part of Australia’s migration story, contributing to the social, cultural and economic life of our communities. In our 2026–27 submission on Australia’s Humanitarian Program, ECCV is calling for a progressive increase in our annual...
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...
