About Us

The CCOEI is an incorporated not-for-profit community organisation based in the Eastern Region of Melbourne Victoria.

CCOEI Aims and Objectives

The Communities’ Council on Ethnic Issues continues to play a role in relation to public policy on multicultural matters. This is generally undertaken through the Migrant Settlement Committee (the Standing Committee of the CCOEI) where the focus is on advocacy.

Aims and objectives

  • Influence public policy relating to migrants and refugees.
  • Advocate on behalf of migrants and refugees on immigration, multicultural and settlement matters.
  • Encourage cooperation, social inclusion and harmonious relationships among all Communities.
  • Provide avenues of communication between mainstream, ethno specific and other service providers, migrants and refugees. 
  • Work with government and non-government organizations to develop appropriate services for migrants and refugees.

Specific tasks

  • Provide administrative and other support to the Migrant Settlement Committee.
  • Continue to build, strengthen and develop partnerships in the Eastern Region.
  • Conduct information sharing and awareness raising forums and seminars.
  • Contribute to relevant forums including government consultations and public and private networks.
  • Encourage new and emerging communities to participate in CCOEI / MSC activities.
  • Research additional funding opportunities (including donations) in order to continue our work at the same level as well as to grow and expand our activities.