FECCA Annual Report 2016-17

FECCA published its report, Australia’s Growing Linguistic Diversity: An opportunity for a Strategic Approach to Language Services Policy and Practice in September 2016. This report provides an analysis of FECCA’s consultation and research to develop an evidence base on language service provision in new and emerging community languages.

The report highlights the importance of culturally appropriate services for social and economic participation, accessible pathways to employment, and fostering social cohesion in our communities. It was produced in consultation with FECCA members, the Commonwealth and state/territory governments, language service providers, community services, the National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA), and universities. The report was launched at the event Australia’s shifting linguistic landscape: Language Policy and Practice, and the keynote speaker was Dr Joseph Lo Bianco, University of Melbourne’s Professor of Language and Literacy.