Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW

08/10/2026

The Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia - FECCA is calling on all political parties to take a consultative approach to migration policy. 🗣️

Following Opposition Leader Angus Taylor's migration package announcement on 6 October 2026, FECCA is urging the Opposition to engage directly with multicultural communities before the package is locked in as election policy.

Policies that affect multicultural communities should be shaped with them. 🤝

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The Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA) calls for a consultative approach to developing migration policy from all political parties, on the back of Opposition Leader Angus Taylor’s migration package announcement on 6 October 2026. We call on the Opposition to engage dir...

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

The Conference Program is out! 🎉 Top speakers, networking and 30+ sessions on women's health, ageing, safety and justice, belonging, representation and more.
See the full program 👉 https://www.fecca2026.com.au/fullprogram

07/10/2026

The Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia - FECCA 2026 Conference Program is out! 🎉

Explore an impressive line-up of speakers, plenty of chances to connect, and 30+ concurrent sessions on the issues that matter to multicultural communities, from women's health and ageing to safety and justice, belonging, representation and more.

Check out the full program on the Conference website.
👉 https://www.fecca2026.com.au/fullprogram

The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) Conference is returning, and will be taking place on 16 -17 October at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year, we are excited to collaborate with the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) in delivering ...

07/10/2026

New to Sydney and studying here? 🎓 The City of Sydney offers free resources for international students in 13 languages, plus student-led events from October to December to help you connect, find work insights and feel at home.

Sign up for the International Student Newsletter and stay in the loop 👉 https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community-support-funding/international-students

Know an international student? Please share! 💙

Moving to a new country to study is exciting, but it can also be challenging. Many international students in Sydney face language barriers, find it hard to make friends, or struggle to feel part of the local community. On top of the pressure of study, these difficulties can sometimes lead to stress....

06/10/2026

📣 Calling all parents and carers!

Raising Healthy Minds, the free app from Raising Children Network that helps parents and carers support their child's mental health and wellbeing, is building a new Parent & Carer Advisory Panel.

Panel members may have the chance to:
✅ Test the app and share feedback
✅ Help shape new ideas and content
✅ Take part in workshops, surveys and interviews

💰 Panel members will be paid for their time.

Parents, grandparents, foster carers and anyone who plays a role in raising a child are welcome to apply. The team is keen to hear from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

👉 Register interest here: https://redcap.mcri.edu.au/surveys/?s=YLRTEL8CJ4Y7A9AA

📅 Expressions of interest close Sunday 25 October 2026, or earlier if all places are filled.

For anyone who'd prefer not to complete an online form, the team can be contacted at [email protected] to arrange another option.

14/09/2026

🚨 Do you know your rights at work?

ABC Tissue Products has launched a new Community Awareness Program, “Your Rights. Your Responsibilities!”.
A free 4-part video series covering workplace safety, your rights, your responsibilities, and where to get help if things go wrong — available in English, Chinese and Mandarin. 🎥

Whether you're a worker, employer, or support someone who is — this is a great resource to share.

👉 Read more and watch the videos: https://eccnsw.org.au/new-video-series-know-your-rights-at-work/

04/09/2026

Across 10 days, 13 iconic venues and 115 sessions this year’s Festival of Dangerous Ideas explored hatred, belonging, nationhood, conspiracy, faith and equality.

This year's Festival of Dangerous Ideas explored hatred, belonging, nationhood, conspiracy, faith and equality.

03/09/2026

The ATO has released its Tax Time 2026 resources, now available in more than 20 languages. Find out how to lodge correctly, protect your personal information, and avoid scams this tax season.
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched its Tax Time 2026 community outreach campaign, themed "Get it right this Tax Time: Seen it? Heard it? Check it." The campaign aims to help Australians, including those from multicultural backgrounds, navigate the tax system and access trusted informa...

02/09/2026

A coalition of rights groups is pleading with the federal government not to revoke work rights for asylum seekers, warning it could expose people to illegal employment conditions and cash-in-hand jobs.

A reported migration measure has sparked concerns asylum seekers could be pushed into hardship.