Organisation
Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria
Discussion paper
Qualified but not recognised: discussion paper
This discussion paper highlights the need for a fair and equitable procedure for the recognition of overseas qualifications. It is based on the ECCV community consultation forum Qualified but not Recognised and highlights the participants’ contributions. An overview of the policy context is given, with consideration to international, federal, Victorian state and professional associations. A...
Discussion paper
Work solutions: improving cultural diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Victoria would do well to make the most of its human resources and embrace newcomers who want to work no matter where they have been educated and gained their skills and experience. Recent research shows that the most productive, profitable and innovative organisations are those with a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Report
Women surviving violence: cultural competence in critical services
Executive Summary: This paper highlights that, while there is no evidence that family violence is more endemic, or profound in CALD communities, when it does occur, the Australian justice and protection services are not adequately accounting for the additional complexity that can be embedded within CALD women’s experiences of violence. These service gaps have led...
Report
An investment not an expense: enhancing health literacy in culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Examining the way low health literacy effects Victoria's multicultural communities, this report looks at the available resources, those that are still required and best practice strategies for enhanced health literacy.