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Chร o mแปซng ฤแบฟn vแปi Hแปi ฤแปng Cแปng ฤแปng Dรขn tแปc NSW
Welcome to the
Ethnic Communitiesโ
Council of NSW
The Ethnic Communitiesโ Council of NSW (ECCNSW) is the peak body for all culturally and linguistically diverse communities in NSW. Since 1975, we have been proud to advocate for multiculturalism and represent issues of importance to governments and industry.
ECCNSW is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all vulnerable people accessing the organisation.
We support the rights and wellbeing of our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all participants.

As the peak body for migrant and refugee groups, ECCNSW works with more than 300 members, including ethnic community groups, multicultural providers, and regional ethnic communitiesโ councils, to represent the interests of ethnic communities.
We undertake a variety of activities, including government-funded projects, to provide a range of programs that builds the capacity and wellbeing of migrant communities.
Our membership base is as diverse as the communities we represent. Membership is open to organisations and individuals who uphold the principles of multiculturalism and want to help see our constitutional objectives realised.
Our Work
ECCNSW works to deliver community programs across key priority areas to improve our multicultural communities.
Our programs help to inform our advocacy work, allowing us to promote the interests of the communities we represent across government, community and independent sectors.

Areas of Focus
Aged Care Advocacy
Supporting older migrants to gain independence, learn new skills and access supports through government & โจnon-government advocacy.
Fostering Disability Inclusion
Providing CALD people with disabilities the resources that support inclusion and wellbeing.
Ending Family & Domestic Violence
Working with CALD men to change behaviour and attitudes towards domestic violence in their community.
Environmental Sustainability
Educating CALD communities and businesses about climate change and sustainable practices.
Encouraging Active Citizenship
Educating CALD communities about civic duties and processes.
Community Wellbeing
Hosting activities, workshops and events that strengthen CALD communities.
Current/Past Programs
Promoting Awareness: Culturally Tailored Education on Bowel Screening and Colonoscopy
Funded by the Cancer Instituteย NSW, this project aims to improve bowel cancer screening awareness, confidence, and access among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities through culturally tailored, in-language education and peer information sharing.
Hear and See Me: Speak My Language
Funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, this program shares audio and video conversations that deliver evidence-based advice for blind and Deaf people from culturally diverse & First Nations communities.
Energy Advocacy
ECCNSW believes all members of CALD communities have a right to affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity and gas, have their interests heard in policy and regulatory decisions on electricity and gas, not be disconnected from electricity and gas because they are unable to pay, be provided with information in a culturally relevant and appropriate form about energy policies and services.
The Waterless Wok: Saving Water in Asian Restaurants
Between 2005 to 2009, ECCNSW utilised a range of complementary education strategies to help Asian restaurant owners and staff to reduce their water usage.
Latest News
Become a Storyteller for theย Hear and See Meย Program
Want toย Share Your Story? Ethnic Communities Council NSWโs "Hear and See Me"ย Program is currently seeking bilingual storytellers from Arabic, Vietnamese, Cantonese-speaking, Mandarin-speaking, Hindi, and First...
We Are Hiring: Casual Bilingual Staff
ECCNSW is currently recruiting casual bilingual staff to deliver information sessions to community members across New South Wales. This is an opportunity to use your...
ECCNSW and ICAC Collaborate on CALD Community Engagement Strategy
ECCNSW Bilingual Educators (BEs), in collaboration with ICAC, recently met at our Waterloo office to further develop the 2026-2028 ICAC Strategy on Communications and Engagement...
NSW Launches First Dedicated Migrant Workers Centre
The New South Wales Government has established the state's first Migrant Workers Centre, with $6.5 million committed over four years to support migrant workers who...
Football NSW Multicultural Settlement Program
Football NSW is offering a free football program designed for newly arrived migrants, refugees, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. The program...
Free Legal Support Available for Those Engaging with the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
The Royal Commission Legal Assistance Service (RCLAS) is a free, independent service available to anyone who wants support engaging with the Royal Commission into Antisemitism...









