The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) is the peak advocacy organisation for ethnic and multicultural groups in Victoria. Our policy briefs provide succinct information about key findings from our consultations which range from direct community submissions as well as our own roundtable discussions and forums. This roundtable multicultural community consultation was part one of...

Aims to help cities around the world become more resilient to the physical, social and economic challenges that are a growing part of the 21st century. Melbourne was selected from 372 applicants around the world to be among the first wave of 33 cities to join the 100 resilient cities network.

Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria (ECCV) is a peak advocacy organisation for Victorian ethnic and multicultural groups. ECCV has identified intergenerational issues as some of the settlement challenges and impacts of migration and displacement on families. ECCV conducted two Roundtable Discussions on intergenerational relationships in new and emerging communities in Carlton and Footscray in May...

In contemporary Australian society, there are regular calls for worthwhile and informed discussions regarding issues of public interest.

The study of a pilot program to support people with younger onset dementia in the Frankston area of outer Melbourne has found that the participants valued being involved in initiating and organising activities that they find meaningful and enjoyable, and having the chance to share their experience with others. The report poses some questions for...