Australia is home to people from many different cultures, languages and backgrounds. This diversity is an important part of Australian society. When people access aged care and community services, they should feel respected, understood and comfortable. This is why culturally appropriate care is important, particularly for older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Culturally appropriate care means recognizing and respecting a person’s cultural background,...

The culture, language and community should not be forgotten as part of being aged. In Perth, a city home to a rich mix of cultural backgrounds, many elderly residents have difficulty in finding aged care which truly understands them. Elderly migrant residents feel isolated when they lack culturally aware support, especially when facing unfamiliar customs, language gaps at a time when connections matter the most. This is where AfCAS plays a role in elderly life where they advocate for...

Growing older should not mean leaving your culture, traditions or sense of belonging behind. For older people from multicultural communities, receiving care that understands and respects their cultural background can make an important difference to their wellbeing and everyday experiences. Why AfCAS Matters: Supporting culturally appropriate aged care that promotes respect, inclusion, connection and a sense of belonging for older people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Why AfCAS Matters:...