News & Stories
Parks, crime and dementia risk
Researchers and people from multicultural communities are working together to support older people to exercise and reduce the risk of falls.
Report: Understanding reporting barriers and support needs for those experiencing racism in Victoria
A research report produced by Victoria University in collaboration with ECCV finds that the majority of racist incidents in Victoria go unreported.
MOVE Together: Taking steps with multicultural seniors to reduce falls
Researchers and people from multicultural communities are working together to support older people to exercise and reduce the risk of falls.
Q&A with bicultural educator: Kaltun
After attending ECCV’s bicultural elder abuse education training, Kaltun Ali Bobe is on a mission to tackle the taboo of elder abuse in the Somali community.
Meet community volunteer, Jaya
Jaya Manchikanti has helped bring communities together for the better part of three decades, from leading community organisations to supporting seniors.
Full house for ECCV’s 50th anniversary celebration
More than 130 guests gathered in the majestic Queen’s Hall to commemorate what ECCV has achieved over the past half-century as Victoria’s peak body for migrants and refugees.
ECCV welcomes targeted initiatives to support multicultural communities
While acknowledging the necessity to make tough decisions in this year’s State Budget, more needs to be done to support our culturally diverse communities.
ECCV’s new Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2030
ECCV is pleased to present our Strategic Plan 2025-30, a roadmap guiding our direction and priorities for the next five years.
ECCV leading the way to strengthen multicultural mental health
ECCV hosted a special multicultural mental health roundtable to discuss ways to strengthen the mental health and wellbeing of our migrant and refugee communities.
How to spot signs of financial elder abuse
Financial Counselling Victoria partnered with ECCV to run an online workshop to help community leaders understand financial elder abuse.
Putting culture on the menu in aged care
Providing culturally appropriate food in aged care homes is essential to respecting residents’ diverse backgrounds.
Support at Home program explained
The Support at Home Program is part of reforms to streamline aged care services and make it easier for older people to access support at home.
Understanding the aged care reforms
The new Aged Care Act aims to ensure the needs and rights of older people are central to the aged care system but a greater focus on diversity and inclusion is required.
Multiculturalism award winner shares her story
Hanh My Tran received the 2023 Promotion of Multiculturalism Award for her volunteer work with the Buddhist and Vietnamese communities in Melbourne.
Exploring Islam and ageing
Australia has one of the most diverse Muslim diasporas in the world – understanding their needs is key to providing culturally appropriate aged care.