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

What if feeling at home could be part of quality aged care? Aged care is not just about support with daily care; it is about the care of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) seniors. It is also about being understood, respected and valued for who they are.Language, traditions, food, beliefs and cultural practices can all shape how a person experiences care. The recognition of these aspects of identity can make older Australians feel more confident in their dignity, tr

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

What if feeling understood could be more powerful than simply being helped? Imagine being surrounded by people every day, yet feeling like a part of yourself is missing. Your language is rarely heard. Your familiar food and traditions feel distant. Sometimes, explaining who you are feels harder than asking for help. For many people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, support is not only about receiving a service. It is about feeling recognised, resp

Navigating a foreign country with aging multiplicity can create novel challenges to give quality care to seniors living in Perth far from their countries of birth. Language and isolation are key barriers that render normal care challenging for multicultural seniors in Perth. As familiar routines fade and communication grows difficult, even simple daily tasks can feel overwhelming for our elders. . At Action for Culturally Appropriate Services (AfCAS), we believe that quality

Everyone gets older someday, but this shouldn't cause anyone to lose connection with the culture, language or community. For many multicultural seniors, respect and feeling of hearing matters highlighting a real difference to their wellbeing and sense of belonging. Thus, culturally appropriate support is important for wellbeing of senior citizens. The Association of Culturally Appropriate Services (AfCAS) support for culturally and linguistically diverse older people across W

Most non-profits and community organisations know their “why”. The challenge is showing that purpose online in a way that makes people stop, connect and care. In a crowded social media environment, effective storytelling can help community organisations communicate their impact more meaningfully. Take AfCAS, which supports culturally and linguistically diverse older people in Western Australia. Its work demonstrates why community impact is often better communicated through pe

What happens when an older person does not feel understood by the service designed to support them? Australia is one of the world’s most culturally diverse countries, and this diversity is increasingly important as the population ages. Older Australians come from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, with unique languages, traditions, beliefs, dietary preferences, family structures and life experiences. Providing meaningful support requires recognising and respecting

As people get older, the experience should be one of being respected, understood and connected to what's most important to them. Culture may play a significant role for older people from cultural backgrounds in their daily lives. Any language, food and family traditions, celebrations and community relationships can be a part of an individual's identity and belonging. It is for this reason that culturally appropriate aged care is important. What is Culturally Appropriate Care?

Have you ever sat with an older person in your family and listened as they talked about their childhood, their home country, or a meal they used to enjoy? Sometimes, we hear these stories so often that we forget how special they are. For many older people from multicultural communities in Perth, these stories are an important part of who they are. Their culture can be found in the language they speak, the food they grew up eating, the traditions they continue to practice, a

What happens when an older person does not feel understood by the service designed to support them? Australia is one of the world’s most culturally diverse countries, and this diversity is increasingly important as the population ages. Older Australians come from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, with unique languages, traditions, beliefs, dietary preferences, family structures and life experiences. Providing meaningful support requires recognising and respecting