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

How can digital marketing help create stronger, more connected and culturally inclusive communities? In today’s digital world, marketing is about more than promoting a product or service. It is an opportunity to inform, connect and create meaningful relationships with diverse audiences. For organizations such as the Association of Culturally Appropriate Services (AfCAS), digital platforms can help communities discover information, access services and feel represented. Why Inc

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

Australia’s ageing community is culturally and linguistically diverse. For aged-care and community-service organisations, culturally appropriate care means recognising the different languages, cultural values, identities and experiences of the people they support. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, organisations can listen to older people and consider their individual needs when services are planned and delivered. The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission highl

Get to Know AfCAS and Make a Difference Culturally appropriate support helps older migrants in Perth feel connected and valued. Image created with Canva AI. For many elderly migrants in Perth, growing older in a new country can bring language barriers and social isolation. AfCAS (Association for Culturally Appropriate Services) is a Perth-based not-for-profit and registered charity helping culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) seniors feel heard, respected, and connec

Dear Diary: The visits I never want to forget are the ones filled with simple moments of connection—a cup of tea, an old song and stories from home. Through AfCAS, these visits can bring friendship and companionship to culturally and linguistically diverse seniors in Perth.

For many older Australians, staying connected with family, services and their local community is an important part of everyday life. For older people from culturally diverse backgrounds, finding information that is relevant, understandable and culturally appropriate matters even more. Digital marketing gives organisations a way to build stronger connections with these communities. Why Digital Communication Matters Websites and social media platforms let organisations share in

Be honest. How many posts did you scroll past today without really looking at them? Probably more than you can count. That is the reality of digital marketing now. We are surrounded by content, but very little of it makes us pause. For marketers, the challenge is no longer simply getting something onto Instagram, Facebook or a blog. It is giving people a reason to care. Stop creating content just to fill the calendar A content calendar might tell you that it is “post day”, bu

Novig didn’t just launch an ad. It launched a controversy – and that might be the whole point. Copyright photograph by: Novig. On 9 September, sports prediction platform Novig rolled out a campaign starring actress Sydney Sweeney, who appears mostly undressed, covering herself with various sports equipment while repeating the tagline: “Novig is just sports”. However, Sweeney is not simply the face of the campaign. She is also a strategic partner and equity holder in the compa

What happens when the support a family needs exists—but they don't know where to find it? For many multicultural families, finding aged-care support is about more than choosing a service. It can mean finding people who understand language, culture, traditions, family values and the experiences of older Australians. In a digital-first generation, being visible online is therefore more than marketing—it can help connect people with the support they need. This is where digital m

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Perth is home to people from many cultures, languages and backgrounds. As our communities become increasingly diverse, culturally appropriate aged care plays an important role in helping older people feel respected, understood and connected. The Association of Culturally Appropriate Services (AfCAS) supports older people from multicultural communities in Perth. Its focus on culturally appropriate services recognises that every person has individual needs, cultural values and

Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, yet much marketing content is still geared toward a single audience. That's an opportunity to fill, and a not-for-profit organization in Perth, AFCAS, which supports culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) seniors, is a good example of how to do it right. When brands get it wrong, it's not only a missed opportunity; it can lead to lost customers, reduced engagement, and content that simply doesn't wo

Why Culturally Appropriate Aged Care Matters for Perth’s Multicultural Seniors Home is more than a place. It can be the language we speak, the food we remember, the traditions we celebrate and the people who make us feel that we belong. For older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, receiving aged care is not only about practical support—it is also about feeling understood, respected and connected to their identity. Culturally appropriate aged

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Building a More Culturally Inclusive Perth for Multicultural Older People

"An AfCAS support worker discusses culturally appropriate care options with senior citizens and their families from diverse backgrounds." With each passing year, we see more diversity within our growing communities. As a result, it has never been more important to create an environment that welcomes and understands everyone’s experiences as they age. I can only imagine what a challenging experience it would be for someone to navigate the healthcare or aged care system when th

Most people who spend a life in a second language return to their first one. A letter to my future self about the room I hope to be sitting in — and who decides whether anyone in it will understand me.

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