inclusivity – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

The Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria has released a message, ‘Unity in the Face of Conflict: Supporting Jewish and Palestinian Communities in Victoria, calling for unity in the light of anguish felt here in Australia caused by this conflict in the Gaza strip. As we continue to witness unfolding events, we must remain resolute in upholding the values of multiculturalism, inclusivity, and social cohesion.

	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.