Community group in Victoria highlights the need for better data on Filipino-Australian seniors to strengthen aged care

In an interview with SBS Filipino, the Filipino Community Council of Victoria Inc. (FCCVI) CEO, Roxanne Sarthou, emphasised the need for data-driven solutions to improve health services, particularly for elderly Australians.

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Key Points

• The Filipino Community Council of Victoria Inc. attended the 2025 FECCA National Multicultural Health and Wellbeing Conference in Melbourne, which focused on culturally safe health services, mental health, and community-led solutions.
• FCCVI participated as a poster presenter, highlighting Filipino-Australian representation in national health discussions.
• FCCVI stressed the importance of data-driven and co-designed solutions, especially in aged care, to better serve multicultural communities.

In an interview with SBS Filipino, Filipino Community Council of Victoria Inc. (FCCVI) CEO Roxanne Sarthou emphasised the need for data-driven solutions to improve health services, particularly for elderly Australians. Credit: SBS Filipino

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