Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW

04/09/2026

Across 10 days, 13 iconic venues and 115 sessions this year’s Festival of Dangerous Ideas explored hatred, belonging, nationhood, conspiracy, faith and equality.

This year's Festival of Dangerous Ideas explored hatred, belonging, nationhood, conspiracy, faith and equality.

03/09/2026

The ATO has released its Tax Time 2026 resources, now available in more than 20 languages. Find out how to lodge correctly, protect your personal information, and avoid scams this tax season.
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched its Tax Time 2026 community outreach campaign, themed "Get it right this Tax Time: Seen it? Heard it? Check it." The campaign aims to help Australians, including those from multicultural backgrounds, navigate the tax system and access trusted informa...

02/09/2026

A coalition of rights groups is pleading with the federal government not to revoke work rights for asylum seekers, warning it could expose people to illegal employment conditions and cash-in-hand jobs.

A reported migration measure has sparked concerns asylum seekers could be pushed into hardship.

02/09/2026

Does your little one have boundless creativity and a need to move?

The $50 Active and Creative Kids voucher helps nurture your kid’s creativity and fuel their natural desire to play.

The voucher is available twice a year to those receiving Family Tax Benefits.

Combine two vouchers, if not already redeemed and use $100 with a registered provider.​ Find out more at service.nsw.gov.au

01/09/2026

Managing a food allergy diagnosis can feel overwhelming — especially when English isn't your first language. That's why Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia has created a free, easy-to-follow guide covering everything from recognising a reaction to responding in an emergency and reducing everyday

With & Anaphylaxis Australia

📌 Now available in Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Farsi, Hindi, Indonesian and Vietnamese.

🔗 Download your free guide: https://eccnsw.org.au/living-safely-with-food-allergies-a-multilingual-guide/

31/08/2026

Don't miss the latest Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia - FECCA Newsletter, to get updates on their advocacy and policy work, programs, partnerships, and community campaigns to keep you informed and provide opportunities to collaborate.
👉 https://mailchi.mp/fecca/fecca_monthly_update_august2026?e=a9c5107af4

29/08/2026

From 18 September, SBS Australia WorldWatch will move from a linear television channel to a digital-only service on SBS On Demand. The service will continue to provide international news in 38 languages from 49 broadcasters around the world.
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On 18 September, SBS WorldWatch will transition from a linear television channel to an enhanced digital-only service on SBS On Demand, providing international news in 38 languages from 49 broadcasters around the world. The move gives multilingual Australians more content, greater choice and flexibil...

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

Be aware of this scam and others circulating in the community. Get more information in languages to help you identifying and responding to potential scams. ➡ https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/

We are aware of reports of scammers impersonating Home Affairs officers and going door-to-door in local communities.

These individuals may may present fake documents from Home Affairs and request;
❌ Personal information or documents
❌ Biometric information, such as fingerprints or photos
❌ Money

If someone unexpectedly arrives at your home claiming to represent Home Affairs:
✅ Do not share your personal information
✅ Do not provide money or financial details
✅ Do not allow them into your home
✅ Report to your local authorities

Stay scam safe and remember you can help others by reporting scams to Scamwatch here: www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam

28/08/2026

The ACTA-ATESOL NSW Conference 2026 will bring together national and international educators, researchers, and leaders to explore emerging challenges and opportunities in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) across early childhood education, schools, universities, and industry.

Focus areas include EAL/D education and teacher leadership, multilingual learner populations (Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, transnational, and foreign language learners), and ESL/literacy learning in English-medium and bilingual settings.

📅 1–3 October 2026
🔗 tesol.org.au/conference

The next ACTA International TESOL Conference will be held in in Sydney, AustraliaOctober 1-3, 2026 The 2026 ACTA International TESOL conference will be hosted by ATESOL NSW The theme of the 2026 ACTA International Conference is Shaping the Future The ACTA International TESOL conference is held every...