Radio Brisvaani
BRISBANE, AUGUST 6 (MCCQ NEWSDESK)
The Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) has made submissions to two national policy processes, calling for greater consideration of the experiences and needs of multicultural communities in decisions affecting them.
The submissions were made to the Second Action Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children and the Senate inquiry into Support at Home.
ECCQ said the two issues were different but shared a common requirement for services and systems to be accessible, culturally responsive and informed by the lived experiences of the communities they serve.
The organisation emphasised the importance of ensuring that multicultural voices are heard in policy development and decision-making. It said culturally responsive approaches were essential to making services more effective and accessible for diverse communities.
ECCQ acknowledged the contributions of community members, families, service providers and community leaders who shared their experiences and insights to help shape the submissions and recommendations.
The submissions form part of ECCQ’s broader advocacy work aimed at strengthening inclusion and ensuring that the needs of Queensland’s culturally diverse communities are reflected in government policies and services.
