How Perth Businesses Can Support Elderly Migrants
Get to Know AfCAS and Make a Difference
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 connected. For local small business owners who value giving back, supporting a cause like AfCAS is a practical way to make a genuine difference in the community.
Why Supporting Elderly Migrants Matters
Perth is a diverse community, and many older migrants have spent decades contributing to the places they now call home. As they age, however, some can experience isolation when language and cultural barriers make it harder to stay socially connected.
AfCAS works to address these challenges by providing training, mentoring, cultural audits & Charters, as well as opportunities for community engagement and advisory services.
One example is AfCAS's volunteer visitor scheme, which connects seniors with volunteers who speak their language. A simple conversation can provide companionship and a valuable sense of belonging.🤝
How AfCAS Makes a Difference
AfCAS provides services that support organisations and individuals working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Its services include:
Training - culturally appropriate care programs for family carers, care workers, managers and boards.
Mentoring - "Train-the-Trainer" programs that help leaders implement culturally appropriate care.
Cultural Audits & Charters - assessing organisations against national standards and developing tailored Multicultural Charters.
Community Engagement & Advisory Services - connecting CALD communities with providers and offering advisory support for research and practice.
How Perth Businesses Can Support Elderly Migrants
Supporting a local charity doesn't have to mean a huge commitment. There are simple, practical ways a small business can contribute:
Donate 🎁
A financial contribution supports AfCAS's ongoing work with elderly migrants.
Share the cause 📣
Tell your customers, staff, and local network about the organisation and its cause.
Raise awareness 🌏
Even a single social media post can help more Perth residents discover AfCAS.
For local business owners who want their contribution to have a meaningful community impact, supporting AfCAS is an opportunity to help create a more inclusive Perth where elderly migrants can age with dignity and connection. 💛
Get to Know AfCAS and Make a Difference
You don't need to be a large organisation to make a difference. Your business can help support a local cause and contribute to a community where older migrants feel valued, respected and remembered.
👉 Get to know AfCAS and discover how you can support elderly migrants in Perth → afcas.net
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