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Navigating Change, Shaping Australia
Many stories, One future
Australia’s greatest asset is its people: diverse, connected, and united by a shared commitment to belonging. Cultural diversity is not a challenge to manage; it is a powerful foundation on which our multicultural nation continues to grow and thrive.
In a time of global uncertainty and growing division, we stand at an important crossroads. Embracing the oldest continuing culture on earth, we can nurture a sense of belonging for all peoples through an approach that is grounded in First Nations’ solidarity and recognises the diversity of all stories.
The choices we make now will shape not only our national identity, but the strength and direction of our future.
About the Conference
We are delighted to announce that the Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia (FECCA) Conference is returning. The event will take place on 15 and 16 October 2026 at Parliament and Old Parliament House in Canberra.
This conference brings together leaders, communities, and changemakers from across
the country to explore how connection and solidarity can strengthen our collective sense of belonging inform policy, and build a more inclusive and resilient Australia. It is a space to listen, to learn, and to act, grounded in the understanding that when every voice is valued, our collective future is stronger.
At its core, this event is a call to move forward together. To invest in the relationships that bind us,
to stand in solidarity in the face of division, and to shape an Australia where everyone
belongs and everyone contributes.
Key Dates
THURSDAY 30 APRIL
Call for Abstracts and Registration Opens
THURSDAY 30 JULY
Abstracts close before 11:59 PM AEST
WEDNESDAY 14 OCTOBER
Welcome Reception: Old Parliament House
THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER
Conference Day 1:
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Plenary - Parliament House
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Breakouts - Old Parliament House
Gala Dinner: National Museum of Australia
FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER
Conference Day 2: Old Parliament House
