The Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative

What The Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative does

The Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative (AMHC) is a Canberra-based non-profit health advocacy organisation established in 2022, operating as an initiative of FECCA (Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia). It functions as Australia's national peak body for multicultural health, convening multicultural consumers, health and wellbeing service providers, researchers, practitioners, and national affiliates through a formal membership structure that includes 369 individual members and over 70 organisations. Its mission is to embed multicultural health equity into national policy, systems, and practice through co-design, advocacy, and capacity building.

AMHC's service offering is not a technology product. Its portfolio comprises public-health awareness campaigns (Own It Cervical Screening across six language communities; National Lung Cancer Screening 'It's Good to Know' Campaign linked to the 1 July 2025 NLCSP launch), policy submissions (ABS cultural and ethnic classifications review; FSANZ Health Star Rating joint submission with AMWA), strategic partnerships (OurDNA with the Centre for Population Genomics), a curated glossary of multicultural health terminology, a Knowledge Hub of translated resources, and the Community Capacity Building Grants 2026 program. Distribution is via direct membership enrollment, community forums, webinars, and social/digital channels, with paid media (TV, social, Spotify, YouTube, radio) used for large-scale campaigns funded primarily by the Department of Health and Aged Care.

The revenue model is freemium: all membership tiers are free, with no disclosed fees, subscription, or commercial product line. The organisation is funded through government campaign grants and project-based funding flowing through campaign programs; no venture, private equity, or public-market funding rounds are disclosed. Leadership is a four-person program team (Executive Director Priyanka Rai, Director of Policy and Programs Carlo Krikowa, Senior Program Manager Nidia Raya Martinez, Policy and Program Officer Tina La) supporting a wider staff of 9.

Name

The Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative

Legal name

The Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative

Website

https://multiculturalhealth.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative is a Canberra-based non-profit that operates as Australia's national peak body for multicultural health, advocating for culturally diverse communities through awareness campaigns, policy submissions, and a 369-member multi-stakeholder coalition under parent FECCA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Individual and Family Services (6241), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Health Advocacy, Policy & Rights Organizations (HLAJAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Health equity advocacy
• Multicultural health
• Public health campaigns
• Policy advocacy
• Community health grants

Headquarters

HQ city

Canberra

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The organisation offers free membership across all categories including Consumers and Carers, Research & Academia, Health & Wellbeing Services, Health & Social Care Practitioners, and National Affiliates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative operates as a national health peak body advocating for the health and wellbeing needs of Australia's multicultural, migrant, and refugee communities through policy advocacy, public health awareness campaigns, community capacity building grants, and member-driven research and consultation programs. It delivers its mission via a formal membership structure spanning five categories (Consumers and Carers, Research and Academia, Health and Wellbeing Services, Health and Social Care Practitioners, and National Affiliates) and runs flagship programs including the Own It Cervical Screening Campaign, the National Lung Cancer Screening 'It's Good to Know' Campaign, the OurDNA genomics inclusion partnership, and the Community Capacity Building Grants.

Product overview

The Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative is a national health advocacy organisation that does not operate as a technology product company. Its offerings consist of health advocacy programs, community education campaigns, policy initiatives, grant programs, and member resources. The primary programs include the Own It Cervical Screening Campaign and the National Lung Cancer Screening 'It's Good to Know' Campaign (awareness campaigns targeting multicultural communities), the OurDNA Partnership (genomics research inclusion), the Our Language Glossary (terminology resource), the Community Capacity Building Grants 2026 (funding program), and the ABS Consultation on Cultural and Ethnic Classifications (policy advocacy). Additional member resources include webinars, community forums, and a Knowledge Hub containing resources such as booklets, factsheets, publications, research findings, tools, and translated materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Own It Cervical Screening (Self-Collection) Campaign

Quantifiable outcome

• Australia on track to become first country to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Australian Muslim Women's Association (AMWA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Joint submission to Food Standards Australia New Zealand Proposal P1067 on Health Star Rating System, addressing multicultural health equity in food labelling.
• Centre for Population Genomics (CPG) - OurDNAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Partnership to address underrepresentation of multicultural communities in genomics research. AMHC shapes policies and practices prioritising community interests, ensuring cultural safety and trustworthiness. Facilitates establishment of OurDNA Multicultural Consultation Group providing feedback on data sharing, returning benefits, long-term engagement, and accountability.
• Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMHC is an initiative of FECCA, Australia's national peak body representing ethnic communities.
• Department of Health and Aged CarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCampaign funder for Own It Cervical Screening Campaign and other public health initiatives.
• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCampaign partner in Own It Cervical Screening Campaign.
• ACONmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCampaign partner in Own It Cervical Screening Campaign focusing on LGBTQ+ and multicultural community engagement.
• Australian Centre for the Prevention of Cervical Cancer (ACPCC)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCampaign partner in Own It Cervical Screening Campaign providing clinical expertise on self-collection testing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health (CEH): Victorian-based nonprofit focused on improving the health and wellbeing of people from migrant and refugee backgrounds through research, training, and resource development. Highly comparable to AMHC in mission, multicultural health focus, and training/resource delivery model.
• Refugee Council of Australia: National peak body for refugees and people seeking asylum, providing policy advocacy, research, and community engagement. Comparable to AMHC in serving migrant/refugee populations, operating a national policy mandate, and engaging government on equity issues.
• Health Equity Matters: Australia's national peak for HIV and LGBTQ+ health, and an AMHC member. Comparable as a national health advocacy organisation that engages multicultural communities, runs public health campaigns, and influences federal policy through partnerships with government and community organisations.
• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO): National peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health services and an AMHC campaign partner. Comparable as a national health equity advocacy organisation working with government on culturally appropriate health programs and campaign delivery to underserved populations.

Emerging players

• Australian Muslim Women's Association (AMWA): National Muslim women's advocacy and service organisation that jointly partnered with AMHC on a Food Standards Australia New Zealand submission. Comparable as a community-led organisation engaging on multicultural health equity from a specific community lens.
• Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet: Online knowledge base and research translation platform for Indigenous health, run by Edith Cowan University. Comparable in providing a Knowledge Hub of translated resources and research on health equity for an underserved population in Australia.

Broad incumbents

• Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS): National peak body for the social and community services sector, advocating on poverty, inequality, and wellbeing. Comparable as a large-scale national advocacy umbrella working with government on policy for disadvantaged populations, of which multicultural communities are one segment.
• VicHealth (Victorian Health Promotion Foundation): State-based health promotion foundation funding multicultural and equity-focused health programs. Comparable in running health promotion campaigns targeting diverse communities and funding community-led health initiatives, though at state level and with a much broader health remit.
• Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA): AMHC's parent organisation and Australia's national peak body for ethnic communities. FECCA operates across the full breadth of multicultural policy, of which health is one subset, providing AMHC with institutional backing and a broader advocacy mandate.

Regional players

• Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra: Regional multicultural advocacy and service organisation covering the Illawarra region of NSW. Comparable in mission of supporting multicultural communities, but operates at a regional rather than national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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