ECCV is working with Victoria’s regional ethnic councils and peak bodies to support communities in regions affected by the October 2022 floods and integrate multicultural communities into local emergency management responses for future emergencies.
The Multicultural Regional Emergency Preparedness & Response Program aims to embed engagement of multicultural communities within the regional local emergency management response and strengthen and support the vital work of local community leaders to help deliver better outcomes during any emergency management response, such as floods, bushfires and other natural disasters.
ECCV is coordinating the development of regional working groups and supporting our regional partners have a seat at the table in local emergency response to help respond to the needs of their local communities in future emergencies.
Our partners in this program are:
- Albury-Wodonga Ethnic Communities’ Council Inc
- Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council
- Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District
- Cultura (Geelong)
- Gippsland Multicultural Services
- Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services
- Sunraysia Mallee Communities Council
The Multicultural Regional Emergency Preparedness & Response Program is supported by the Victorian Government.
