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                DECC Strategic Plan 2008-2010
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Background on DECC

DECC is a peak body which seeks to represent the views and interests of Darebin's culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. DECC currently represents over 80 ethnic groups and
associations within the City of Darebin.

DECC's role is to act as a consultative body to the Darebin City Council for developing appropriate programs and services in order to meet the needs of Darebin's CALD communities.

It was originally established as the Northcote Ethnic Communities Council (NECC) which became incorporated in 1990.

DECC developed as a response to the evolving multicultural nature of the local community. Views of ethnic groups needed to be represented by a peak organisation.

Benefits to DECC Members :

• Receive regular updates on multicultural issues.

• Receive invitations to events.

• Participate as a member on one of Councils Advisory Committees.

• Contribute to the advancement of multicultural values in your community.

• Receive support and assistance for your organisation or community group.
  
   

Objectives of DECC:

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

• To promote multicultural values and practices in the City of Darebin.

• To act as an advocate of multicultural values
  and practices.

• To lobby for the provision of culturally
  appropriate services in the City of Darebin.

• 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 and other relevant organisations on the needs of local ethnic groups.

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

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

For further information call Jorge Torrico on 8470 8337