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Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing Newsletter
Issue No. 41 / March 2021

Diversity Training Series

The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing has launched eight new webinars for 2021. The Diversity Training Series was designed in response to a diversity training provider survey conducted in 2020 by the Centre. The webinars cover a range of topics of interest to staff and leaders in aged care services. These free webinars will be facilitated by diversity experts from across Australia. T

April Webinars
Working Effectively with Interpreters in Aged Care

Date:    Tuesday 6th April 2021
Time:    2pm to 3.30pm (Melbourne time)
Where: Online
Cost:    Free

Intended Audience: Leaders and direct care workers in aged care nationwide

Outline: This webinar aims to cover key skills needed to work effectively with interpreters in aged care settings. We will discuss strategies to overcome some of the challenges facing 
engaging interpreters. 

Register here >
Facilitated by Jen Cvetkovski, Senior Account Manager, Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) 
Jennifer Cvetkovski currently manages the TIS National Commonwealth Government and Non-Government portfolio of clients. Jennifer works closely with service providers in the aged care sector promoting access to interpreting services and demonstrating how to work effectively with interpreters. 
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Accessing Culturally Appropriate Resources for your Consumers

Date :   Tuesday 27th April 2021
Time :   2pm to 3pm (Melbourne time)
Where: Online
Cost :   Free

Intended Audience: Leaders and direct care workers in aged care nationwide

Outline: This webinar aims to provide staff working in the aged care sector with knowledge of how to access culturally appropriate resources to support their consumers. It will be delivered by
the Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) program and will cover tips to access multilingual information and culturally appropriate information for each State/Territory.

Register here >
Facilitated by members of the PICAC Alliance
The PICAC Alliance is a unified national body comprising of each State and Territory specific Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) funded organisations. The Alliance aims to be a voice and provides information, training and resources to inform aged and community care services.
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May - September Webinars
Using Translations to Connect with Culturally Diverse Audiences in Aged Care
11th May 
Applying a Diversity Lens to Dementia Care
1st June
Cross Cultural Communication
17th June
Creating Inclusive Organisations
14th July
Linking Inclusive Practice to Aged Care Quality Standards
4th August
Applying a Diversity Lens to Consumer Centered Care
15th September 

Find more details here >
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Email: info@culturaldiversity.com.au
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