Discover how multicultural seniors digital storytelling can celebrate life experiences, preserve memories and connect generations, while supporting AfCAS values of culturally appropriate aged care and stronger communities.
Perth is home to people from many different cultures, languages and backgrounds. As our communities grow older, aged care needs to be more than providing health and daily support. It should also respect who people are, where they come from and what matters to them. What is culturally appropriate aged care? Culturally appropriate aged care means providing support that respects a person’s culture, language, traditions, beliefs and personal preferences. For older people from mul
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