Objectives

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DECC Objectives

To understand and represent the interests of Darebin's CALD communities;

To promote multicultural values and practices in the City of Darebin;

To advocate for intercultural dialogue and collaboration;

To lobby for the provision of culturally appropriate services for Darebin’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities;

To stimulate a multicultural perspective on public policies and community programs;

To listen to local ethnic groups and be familiar with current and past needs;

To advise the Darebin City Council, the State and Federal Governments, and other relevant bodies on the needs of local ethnic groups;

To provide effective channels of communications between local ethnic groups, Darebin Council and key community organisations;

To assist local ethnic groups and organisations to support their own communities; and

To collaborate with mainstream agencies to ensure the social inclusion of Darebin’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities.