Viv joined the ECCNSW in 2025 as a Project Co ordinator.She has worked in the multicultural education sector for a number of years, including as an educational adviser and leader of learning across Primary and Secondary (K-12) schools. Her work has involved collaborations with school leaders and English as an Additional Language & dialect (EAL/D) teachers (previously referred to as ESL teachers) to develop programs for students whose English is an additional language. She has also worked in implementing New Arrivals programs to ensure the smooth transitioning of newly arrived migrant and refugee students into mainstream schooling. Viv’s educational role has demonstrated a commitment to multiculturalism, as have her valuable partnerships with students and their families from diverse backgrounds.