Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW

18/08/2026

The Fair Work Commission has issued a new minimum standards order for gig workers, including on-demand food, beverage and grocery delivery drivers.

Here's who is covered and how the changes will work.

18/08/2026

Got a community idea? Now's the time to make it happen. 🌏

Applications are now open for the 2027 Stronger Together Project grants, supporting grassroots multicultural projects that meet community needs and build harmony across NSW.

💰 Grants from $20,000 to $50,000
📅 Applications close Monday 14 September 2026

Communities across NSW are encouraged to turn their ideas into action and apply for funding to make a real difference where they live. With Multicultural NSW.



More ➡ https://comms.multicultural.nsw.gov.au/link/id/zzzz6a825b2f127b7391Pzzzz685ce6bc7bc9c406/page.html

17/08/2026

🚨 Know your rights at work!

Join a free online session on workplace exploitation — especially for migrant workers and those who support them.

🗓️ Wednesday, 9 September 2026
🕚 11am AEST
💻 Online & free

Learn how to spot exploitation, understand your rights, and explore your options — including the Workplace Justice Visa and new Strengthening Reporting Protections that help safeguard your visa when you report exploitation. 💪
Register here 👉 eb6a4076-2e9b-42c9-8974-f695e0881ff7@c81e1ce8-ea33-411c-b9c3-b46bf20c5b06" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eb6a4076-2e9b-42c9-8974-f695e0881ff7@c81e1ce8-ea33-411c-b9c3-b46bf20c5b06

With Redfern Legal Centre

13/08/2026

Do you know someone in your community whose story deserves to be remembered? Nominations are now open for Round 4 of the Blue Plaques NSW program, which recognises the people, groups and events that have helped shape our state’s history. 👇

Do you know someone in your community whose story deserves to be remembered? Nominations are now open for Round 4 of the Blue Plaques NSW program, which recognises the people, groups and events that have helped shape our state's history. The Blue Plaques program is a wonderful opportunity to

12/08/2026

People don't always seek help if they are experiencing abuse or neglect. They may feel afraid, ashamed, or worried about losing support or causing trouble.
If something doesn't feel right, trust your instincts.
Talk to someone you trust or seek professional advice.
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The NSW Ageing and Disability Commission has released two new animated videos designed to help families, carers and community members recognise and respond to neglect and financial abuse of older people and adults with disability. Neglect and financial abuse can happen in any family, home or communi...

11/08/2026

The Scanlon Foundation has opened applications for its annual community grants program.
Grants of up to $50,000 a year, for up to two years, are on offer for projects that help unemployed and underemployed adults from migrant and multicultural backgrounds find pathways into work.
The application deadline is Friday, 28 August 2026.
More info 👉 https://scanlonfoundation.smartygrants.com.au/ACG2026

10/08/2026

Many pregnancies end in miscarriage, here's what you can say and do to show support to someone you care about.
Download a free guide and fact sheets. Available in languages.
If you or someone you care about has had a miscarriage, support is available. You are not alone.
More info 👉 www.health.gov.au/miscarriage-matters

10/08/2026

More than 400 guests gathered at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney for the inaugural Museum of Islamic Art Australia (MIAA) Gala Dinner, in the journey towards establishing Australia’s first purpose-built Museum of Islamic Art.

Architectural masterpiece unveiled as community edges closer to Australia’s first purpose-built Museum of Islamic Art More than 400 guests gathered at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney on Saturday 25 July for the sold-out inaugural Museum of Islamic Art Australia (MIAA) Gala Dinner, mar...

07/08/2026

Generation Australia is offering a free, online, disability support worker program. Applications close Thursday 13 August.

06/08/2026

The 2026 Census is now underway, and provides an important snapshot of Australia and helps inform decisions that impact communities all across the country.

The ABS need to hear from multicultural communities, and ensure that everyone is counted on Census night, Tuesday 11 August 2026.

More information ➡ https://info.census.abs.gov.au/language-support