Southern Ethnic Advisory and Advocacy Council (SEAAC) was formed in 1991 with the aim of giving ethnic communities a voice and a say in issues concerning them on a local, state and federal level. SEAAC developed into an advocacy body, putting pressure on government and addressing access and equity issues.

By 2004, SEAAC had grown from a one person to a three person organisation, with a focus on direct service delivery with young people from multicultural backgrounds. Although SEAAC had previously been very active in raising awareness on issues facing the multicultural community, a different direction in funding meant that SEAAC moved away from a primary advocacy role.

The direct service model of supporting and empowering newly arrived migrant and refugee young people through casework and community development services continued and saw another expansion of SEAAC in 2011. In addition to a head office in Oakleigh, outpost locations enable staff to support young people in the municipalities of Kingston, Monash, Greater Dandeong and Casey.

SEAAC is funded through various local, state and federal government programs as well as other benevolent institutions. The organisation strives to make a real difference to the lives of young migrant and refugee persons.

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Location: 58 - 96 Fordholm Road, Hampton Park VIC 3796