As technology becomes an increasingly important part of daily life, many older Australians face challenges in keeping up with the digital world. For seniors from multicultural communities, these challenges can be even greater due to language barriers, limited digital literacy, and reduced access to technology. At AfCAS (Aged Care and Community Services), we believe that digital inclusion plays a vital role in helping older people remain connected, informed, and engaged within

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

Growing older is a normal part of the life, but everyone experiences aging in a different way. In the case of older people from multicultural communities, maintaining connection with their culture, traditions, language and community could be a main part of their wellbeing and sense of belonging. Reaching to older Australians feel more respected, comfortable and included. Perth is home to people from different cultural backgrounds. When the multicultural population continue

Getting older should be about feeling values, respected and connected to the community. For many older Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, cultures, language and family traditions can make how they experience support. Having services that recognise these differences can make people feel more comfortable, understood and included. and included. Why Cultural Understanding Matters Imagine moving into that part of life and finding that the people s

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