Although the prevalence of elder abuse is similar in migrant and refugee communities to what it is in the mainstream population, it can present differently due to different cultural norms, stigma, language barriers, and a lack of awareness of the issue. Ethnic...
ECCV’s Recognising and Respecting Carers project has been working to improve the lives of carers from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. ECCV Carers Capacity Building Coordinator Hayat Doughan says many unpaid carers don’t know how to apply for...
ECCV is hosting an online forum on 4 April focusing on improving the wellbeing of carers from migrant and refugee backgrounds. The forum will discuss issues faced by carers in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including identifying hidden carers,...
This policy issues paper provides an overview of the multiple and complex challenges faced by Victorian migrant and refugee communities in accessing the NDIS and understanding the disability support system. It also includes community and policy recommendations on how...
The Access and Support (A&S) program in Victoria is a unique sectoral support service aimed at assisting individuals who experience barriers to accessing the service system, as a result of their diversity. This position paper summarises the key findings of ECCV’s...
