Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia

What Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia does

Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA) is a Canberra-based national peak body established in 1979 that advocates for Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Operating as a federation of more than 30 state, territory, and regional ethnic community councils, FECCA conducts policy advocacy to federal and state governments, runs community consultations, publishes submissions and reports, and delivers national programs including the Media Literacy Program, Vision 2030 for Healthy Ageing in Multicultural Australia, the Australian Multicultural Women's Alliance (AMWA), and the Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative (AMHC). FECCA's core constituency comprises the more than 5.5 million Australians who speak a language other than English at home, representing over half of the national population per the 2021 census.

FECCA's business model is non-commercial and funded through three primary streams: federal and state government grants (Home Affairs, Health, Social Services, DSS, Australian Human Rights Commission), membership contributions from its 30+ constituent ethnic community councils, and project-specific grants for named initiatives such as the Media Literacy Program (which distributed small grants of AUD 5,000-20,000 per phase to 22 community partner organizations). The organization does not charge for advocacy services and does not operate proprietary technology platforms; its core 'technology' consists of policy submissions, research reports, and a member-driven consultation network. FECCA maintains editorial and operational independence, governed by a Board of Directors with an elected Chair (Peter Doukas OAM).

FECCA's go-to-market is community-led advocacy: it engages directly with federal departments, commissions community consultations through partner organizations across 39 language and cultural groups, and amplifies outcomes through media releases, monthly newsletters, social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X), an annual conference, and formal submissions to government inquiries. Strategic moves in 2025-2026 include launching AMWA and AMHC as wholly-owned national initiatives, releasing the Vision 2030 aged care framework, the Activate Her Skills report on migrant women's workforce barriers, and the National Community Pulse Survey, alongside a CEO transition to Prerana Mehta effective 29 June 2026.

Name

Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia

Legal name

Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia

Website

https://fecca.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FECCA is the Canberra-based national peak body, founded in 1979, advocating for Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds through policy submissions, community consultations, and national programs including AMWA, AMHC, and Vision 2030.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: FECCA receives government funding from Australian federal and state/territory governments to support advocacy activities, policy development, and community programs.
2. Membership Fees: FECCA is a federation of state, territory and regional ethnic community councils who are members. Membership contributions support the organization's operations.
3. Project Grants: FECCA receives project-specific grants for initiatives such as the Media Literacy Program, Australian Multicultural Women's Alliance, and Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative.

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Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FECCA is the national peak body representing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, advocating on their behalf to government, business, and the broader community. The organisation delivers policy advocacy, community consultations, research, and national programs including the Media Literacy Program, the Australian Multicultural Women's Alliance (AMWA), the Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative (AMHC), and the Vision 2030 strategic framework for healthy ageing in multicultural Australia. FECCA also conducts the FECCA National Community Pulse Survey and hosts the biennial FECCA Conference.

Product overview

FECCA operates as a peak advocacy organization with a portfolio of national initiatives and programs. The core offerings include policy advocacy and submissions (Federal Budget Analysis, National Cultural Policy Submission), strategic frameworks (Vision 2030 for Healthy Ageing), and two major national initiatives: the Australian Multicultural Women's Alliance (AMWA) focused on migrant women's economic security and gender equity, and the Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative (AMHC) focused on multicultural health outcomes. Additional programs include the Media Literacy Program for combating misinformation, the National Community Pulse Survey for social cohesion research, and annual conferences. These products work together as a comprehensive advocacy and service delivery ecosystem supporting multicultural communities across Australia.

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Brands

• Australian Multicultural Women's Alliance (AMWA): A national initiative of FECCA focused on issues affecting multicultural women including economic security, health access, gender-based violence, and leadership.
• Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative (AMHC)

Products and services

• Media Literacy Program National initiative designed to strengthen media literacy and build resilience to misinformation and disinformation among CALD communities, delivered through three phases (Discovery consultations, train-the-trainer Education, and Community-Led Projects) via 22 community partner organisations representing 39 language and cultural groups. Engaged over 2,200 participants through 124 consultation sessions.
• Australian Multicultural Women's Alliance (AMWA) National initiative of FECCA addressing migrant, refugee and CALD women's economic security, health access, leadership and gender equality through policy platforms, submissions and reports, including the Activate Her Skills campaign. Delivered in partnership with organisations including Settlement Services International (SSI).
• Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative (AMHC) National initiative of FECCA working with community organisations on multicultural health consultations, policy advocacy, and projects including the OurDNA project and Health in My Language program to improve health equity and culturally appropriate care for CALD communities.
• Vision 2030: Healthy Ageing in Multicultural Australia Five-year strategic framework to drive systemic improvement, equitable access and culturally inclusive care for older people from CALD backgrounds. Identifies eight priority areas including equitable access, culturally appropriate models of care, integrated care, and workforce development. Developed in consultation with over 435 multicultural advocates, service providers and researchers, including the MAIAC group of 14 older persons.
• FECCA National Community Pulse Survey National survey designed to capture how multicultural Australians experience belonging, navigate difference and support respectful interactions. Originally developed to inform FECCA's submission to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion and now an annual research instrument with a full report to be released at FECCA Conference 2026.
• Activate Her Skills Report National report by AMWA exposing the barriers migrant and refugee women face in skills recognition, including a 31% wage gap compared to Australian-born women and confusing recognition processes. Part of Activate Australia's Skills campaign calling for a faster, fairer and more affordable skills recognition system.
• FECCA Conference 2026 National conference returning 15-16 October 2026 at Parliament House and Old Parliament House in Canberra, featuring abstract submissions, presentation proposals, conference sponsorship opportunities, and ticketed Early Bird registration. Serves as FECCA's principal national forum for multicultural policy, advocacy and community engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 341,550 migrant and refugee women are working below their level of skill and qualification, with only 41% working in roles aligned to their qualifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Settlement Services International (SSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SSI on the Activate Her Skills initiative - a national report examining skills recognition barriers for migrant and refugee women. The report reveals 341,550 migrant and refugee women working below their qualification level and calls for system reforms.
• Australian Department of Social ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborative engagement on community consultations, policy development, and program delivery for multicultural communities. FECCA has conducted consultations under various DSS-funded initiatives.
• Australian Human Rights CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on National Anti-Racism Framework consultations. FECCA documented racism impacts and community-derived solutions in partnership with AHRC.
• National Office of Child SafetyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Child Safe Sectors Leadership Group as part of FECCA's advisory group network.
• Australian Taxation OfficeminorOthersParticipates in Individual Stewardship Group advisory process.
• Services AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in National Multicultural Advisory Group to provide input on service delivery for multicultural communities.
• Welcoming AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates through Welcoming Cities Advisory Committee on social cohesion and migrant integration initiatives.
• Refugee Council of AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO Dialogue on Refugee and Humanitarian Issues brings together organizations working on refugee settlement and humanitarian issues.
• Community Partner Organizations (Media Literacy Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor22 community partner organizations representing 39 language and cultural groups deliver the Media Literacy Program through community consultations and train-the-trainer sessions. Organizations receive small grants of AUD 5,000-20,000 per phase.
• Australian Digital Health AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on My Health App project to improve digital health literacy in multicultural communities.
• Blueprint Expert Reference GroupminorOthersExpert advisory group contributing to policy development processes.
• Australian Multicultural Women's Alliance (AMWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMWA is a national initiative of FECCA focusing on issues facing migrant, refugee, and CALD women including economic security, health access, gender-based violence, and leadership. AMWA produces policy submissions and reports.
• Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative (AMHC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMHC is a national initiative of FECCA addressing multicultural health outcomes through policy advocacy, community consultations, and partnerships with health organizations.
• Multicultural Advocates for Inclusive Aged Care (MAIAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAIAC group established April 2025, comprising 14 older persons (65+) from diverse cultural backgrounds, faiths, and jurisdictions. Directly informed Vision 2030 strategic framework for CALD aged care.
• Mental Health AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmbrace partnership addressing multicultural mental health through collaborative advocacy and program work.
• National Ethnic Disability AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership on multicultural mental health under the Embrace partnership.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Australian Red Cross: Australian Red Cross is a large national humanitarian and community-services organisation with significant government funding and a federated delivery model. It is comparable in scale, membership-based structure, and federal policy engagement, though its mission is humanitarian rather than multicultural.
• Australian Human Rights Commission: AHRC is a federal statutory body promoting and protecting human rights in Australia, including racial discrimination. FECCA is a formal partner on the National Anti-Racism Framework; AHRC is a broader, government-established incumbent operating across all human rights areas.
• Amnesty International Australia: Amnesty International Australia is a large human rights advocacy organisation engaging in policy submissions, campaigns, and public mobilisation. It overlaps with FECCA's anti-racism and rights advocacy, but operates across all human rights rather than multicultural issues specifically.

Direct peers

• Welcoming Australia: Welcoming Australia runs the Welcoming Cities network and promotes social cohesion and migrant inclusion across Australia. FECCA collaborates with it via the Welcoming Cities Advisory Committee; both share an anti-racism / social cohesion remit.
• Settlement Services International (SSI): SSI is a national settlement and multicultural service provider, and a core FECCA partner on the Activate Her Skills initiative. It is a direct execution peer for multicultural settlement and refugee services work that FECCA advocates for at the policy level.
• Centre for Multicultural Youth: CMY is a Victoria-based organisation supporting young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds through advocacy, research, and direct service delivery. It overlaps with FECCA's multicultural community work but is service-delivery rather than peak-body focused.
• Refugee Council of Australia: RCOA is the national peak body for refugees and people seeking humanitarian protection, engaging in policy advocacy, submissions, and community consultations. It overlaps with FECCA's humanitarian and migration policy work and shares a similar membership/government-funded model.
• Multicultural Youth Advocacy Australia (MYAN): MYAN is the national peak body for multicultural youth, focusing on policy advocacy, settlement, and advocacy on issues facing young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. It is closely comparable to FECCA's segment-specific advocacy model.
• Australian Council of Social Service: ACOSS is Australia's national peak body for the community sector, advocating on poverty, inequality, and social policy to federal government. It is the closest structural analogue to FECCA in mission, funding model, and federal-level advocacy role, though focused on poverty rather than multicultural communities.
• Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria: ECCV is one of FECCA's member councils and operates as the Victorian state peak body for ethnic communities, performing parallel advocacy, policy, and community consultation work. It is the closest state-level peer within FECCA's own federated network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/iFECCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fecca
• Instagraminstagram.com/ifecca

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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