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ECCNSW Response to the Disability Royal Commission
The Royal Commission into Violence, Neglect, Abuse and Exploitation of people with a disability is seeking a response to the issues paper, “The experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse people with disability”. The NSW response, compiled by the Ethnic...
EXTENDED: NSW Interpreter Scholarship Program
APPLICATION HAS BEEN EXTENED TO TUESDAY 15 JUNE 2021 at 5PM. Applications are now open for people who speak new, emerging and in-demand languages to receive scholarships to become qualified practicing interpreters. Minister for Multiculturalism Natalie Ward said the...
A celebration of the life of Tasha Vanos O.A.M (1 October 1931 – 29 May 2021)
Tasha Vanos was born on 1 October 1931 to parents Nicholas and Gliceria Vayanoudis. He grew up with his three sisters in East Sydney, where his father owned a deli. Tasha went to Darlinghurst Public School and then to Sydney Technical High School in Ultimo. Upon...
Passing of ECC’s Board member Mr Tasha Vanos OAM
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of one of our endeared Board members, Mr Tasha Vanos OAM. We offer our condolences and comfort to the family. May he Rest In Peace . The Chair, Board of Management, Members’ Forum & Staff of the Ethnic Communities...
New COVID-19 vaccination toolkit to share with multicultural communities
The New South Wales Government announced that more than 1.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been given across NSW so far. With more people now eligible to be vaccinated, they are continuing to encourage everyone to get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it’s...
COVID-19 Mental Health awareness campaign for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Mental Health Resources in More Languages for Refugees: Moving to a new country can be exciting, but there are also many challenges. For people from refugee background, it can take time to ease into a new routine and make new connections. We encourage you to look out...