ECCV welcomes new Victorian Multicultural Health Survey

ECCV welcomes the launch of a new Victorian Multicultural Health Survey — a timely step towards creating a more culturally responsive health system.

Victoria’s Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt today confirmed the upcoming rollout of the new survey to collect experiences of culturally diverse populations. Data will not only be collected via the Engage Victoria online platform but, notably, through a series of community consultation sessions.

We all know that migrant and refugee communities often experience poorer health outcomes and face barriers to accessing services. This survey represents a key opportunity to work towards closing that gap and building a system that delivers equitable care for all Victorians

The information gathered will also help inform the upcoming whole-of-government multicultural strategy – a key commitment from the State Government following the release of the recent Victorian Multicultural Review led by George Lekakis AO.

People with lived experience of Victoria’s health system from multicultural and multifaith backgrounds hold invaluable insights into what works and what needs to change to improve outcomes.

ECCV CEO Farah Farouque said: “This survey is a key opportunity for the government to hear from members of our multicultural communities with lived and living experience of Victoria’s health system. We know that when people are genuinely included, and a diverse range of voices, cultures and experiences are heard, we end up with better quality services for everyone.”

As a peak representative body, ECCV has a long history of advocating for better health and wellbeing outcomes for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds across Victoria.

ECCV looks forward to working with the Victorian Government, community organisations and health providers to support meaningful participation in this initiative and to turn its findings into practical action.