October 20, 2020
We have developed a Consumer Feedback Form in 68 key community languages. The form can be downloaded for free and used by aged care providers to give an easy and accessible way for consumers, family members, representatives and others to provide feedback to the service. Read more
July 29, 2020
The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing is pleased to launch 4 new online training modules on inclusive service provision. These short modules are free to download and provide an overview of the Inclusive Service Standards together with ideas on how these can be adopted by aged care services. Access training modules
July 29, 2020
It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Lisa Tribuzio as the new Manager, Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing. Lisa brings 20 years' experience working in a range of sectors having held roles including Assistant Director for Inclusion strategies for the National Disability Insurance Agency and Diversity Advisor for the Hume Whittlesea Primary Care Partnership...
July 29, 2020
The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services has launched a series of translated videos on the new rules regarding the use of masks in Victoria. The videos have been produced in 15 languages. Access videos
July 29, 2020
The new Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line provides information, support and connection older Australians and their families, friends and carers. Callers can ask to be connected to TIS National interpreting services if they would like to speak with the support line in a language other than English. This service is an initiative of the Commonwealth Department of Health - FREECALL 1800 171 866....
July 29, 2020
The Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) Alliance has produced a webinar about meeting the needs of older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds during the Coronavirus pandemic. The webinar features examples of good practice from a range of aged care providers across Australia. View webinar
July 29, 2020
Bolton Clarke has developed audio recordings of COVID-19 screening questions in 25 languages.
The recordings are bi-lingual (in English and the other language) and can be downloaded for free from the Bolton Clarke website.
July 29, 2020
The Multicultural Exchange Hub for Ageing provides information and resources regarding Commonwealth Government CHSP funded Multicultural Access Programs and CALD Sector Support and Development Programs. The aim of the Hub is to facilitate opportunities for collaboration between aged care stakeholders to develop multicultural aged care strategies which are innovative, flexible and timely. Visit...
July 29, 2020
The Commonwealth Government is offering grants through the Be Connected program to support older people in their communities to embrace digital technology across Australia. Applying for the grant online is an easy process and takes less than 15 minutes to complete. Get in quick as applications close 31st June 2020. Visit site
July 29, 2020
MACS successful visitor’s pods continue to receive widespread global media coverage including CEO Joy Leggo being nominated as the Australian representative on the international panel of the UNESCO Cities of Design event held in Lithuania which explored the role design has played during times of crisis, and its powerful role in helping restart the world following the COVID-19 epidemic. Read more