About

Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (eccv) has been the advocate for culturally diverse communities in Victoria since 1974. For over 35 years we have remained the principle liaison point between multicultural communities, government and the wider community. eccv has a volunteer executive headed by a chairperson and full-time professional staff who are engaged in representation, advocacy, policy development and capacity building.

The organisation advocates and lobbies all levels of government on behalf of multicultural communities in areas like human rights, access and equity, improving services, racism and discrimination, community harmony, employment, education and training, health and community services, law and justice, and arts and culture.

Our role includes capacity building, regular consultation and support to Victoria’s ethnic communities. We also deliver policy development for key partners in areas like multicultural and aged services policy, undertake original research and undertake pilot projects.

Our membership base is broad and diverse. It's open to organisations with an ethnic or multicultural focus, organisations with an interest in these areas, or individuals who support the work we do. Go to "Become a Member" in "About" on this website to apply to join the eccv.