Discover why culturally appropriate aged care matters and how greater support can help AfCAS create meaningful impact for CALD seniors and communities.

Growing older can bring many changes, but a person’s culture, language and identity remain an important part of who they are. For seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, receiving care that understands and respects these differences can make them feel more comfortable, connected and valued. While choosing aged care for our family members we need to understand these needs so we can select the right support for our elderly loved ones. More Than Ju

Discover why culturally appropriate aged care matters for multicultural families and how AfCAS supports older people, family carers and CALD communities.

Different backgrounds. Same hope: to age with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging❤️ For many older Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, quality care means more than meeting physical needs. It means being heard, understood and respected for who they are, where they come from and what matters to them. Why Cultural Understanding Matters The Association for Culturally Appropriate Services (AfCAS) works to foster and support culturally a

Australia is a culturally diverse country. People receiving aged care and community services come from many different cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds. But what does culturally appropriate care actually mean? It means providing care that respects a person's culture, language, beliefs, traditions, values and individual preferences. Why Does Culture Matter in Care? Culture can influence how we communicate, the food we eat, our religious practices, our family relat

Choosing aged care for a parent can raise a difficult question: Will they still feel like themselves once they receive care? For CALD seniors, culturally appropriate care means more than meeting medical needs. It means understanding what matters to the individual and making sure those needs are reflected in everyday care. Language should not become a barrier A senior should be able to explain their needs, understand their care, and communicate important decisions in a langua

The Association for Culturally Appropriate Services (AfCAS) is an Australian not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of CALD older people.