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The Institute for Community, Ethnicity and Policy Alternatives (ICEPA) is an interdisciplinary institute at Victoria University dedicated to research about and engagement with culturally diverse communities, particularly migrant, refugee, and diaspora communities. ICEPA's international and development work is focussed on East Timor and the Pacific Islands.
ICEPA undertakes Cultural Diversity research and activities designed to lead to policy change. This includes seminars, conferences and educational programs.
ICEPA's research work is of an applied nature and is informed by theories of social capital, identity, race, migration, community strengthening and community wellbeing.
ICEPA works in partnership with a broad range of staff, students, government, community and industry organisations within and beyond the Western Region of Melbourne. ICEPA aims to build and share knowledge about communities that will increase capacity and enhance community development and wellbeing.
