GEELONG ETHNIC COMMUNITIES COUNCIL INC.

Management Structure of the Geelong Migrant Resource Centre

The GMRC is managed by the Geelong Ethnic Communities Council. The Council was established in April, 1976 to provide a united force for and advocate on behalf of the region's ethnic groups and general migrant population.

Over the years the Council grew in membership, currently comprising 27 affiliated communities. Each affiliated community may nominate either one or two representatives.

Council members, together with advisers from the federal, state and local government sectors, form the Committee of Management of the Centre.

The Council works on the principle of developing strong co-operative partnerships and understanding amongst the different ethnic/migrant groups, as well as between them and the general community, drawing upon and utilising the diverse existing human resources in our midst.

Altogether, the Council through the services provided by the Geelong Migrant Resource Centre constitutes an integral part of the human services network in the Geelong region, addressing the needs of and representing 45,000 residents of migrant backgrounds.

Mission

  • The Geelong Ethnic Communities Council (GECC) is the regional body responsible for the development, management, co-ordination and promotion of ethnic services in Geelong.
  • It represents the interests of its members to government, the public and the general community.
  • The Geelong Ethnic Communities Council is committed to ensuring that ethnic groups, organisations and migrants in general, in the Greater Geelong Region, are given the opportunity to develop their potential and fulfill their aspirations as equal members of the general community.
  • Through advocacy and the development and delivery of programs, services and functions of the Geelong Migrant Resource Centre, the Council endeavours to achieve equitable access to and sharing of community services and resources by migrants.
  • At all times, the Council aspires to achieving mutual respect and understanding amongst all migrants and their groups as well as between them and the general community

Statement of Objectives:

  • Development and Maintenance of co-operative arrangements between the different ethnic groups and between them and the general community of Greater Geelong.
  • Encourage the development and maintenance of cultural and social values among ethnic communities and share these with the general community.
  • Facilitating the settlement of new arrivals in the region and encouraging the integration of migrants into the general community
  • Improving the level of tolerance, understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity in the general community.
  • Provision of support to the ethnic groups and organisations in the Greater Geelong region to develop their own self-help structures and support networks.
  • Development and delivery of services to meet the welfare, employment, settlement and integration needs of migrants.
  • Development and implementation of inter-community social, cultural, artistic and educational activities, promoting local human resources and strengthening relations in all sectors of the general community.
  • Formulation of policies in relation to the general well being of migrants and their access to community services and resources.
  • Promotion of multiculturalism through activities involving migrants and the general community.
  • Development and implementation of quality, accredited training programs for the wider Geelong Community.

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Migrant Settlement Services-  Migrant Employment Services- Family & Women's Services-  Community Groups