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Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing Newsletter
Issue No. 48 / December 2022 |
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Food for Thought - The Link between Food, Culture and Identity
This webinar focuses on the connection between food, culture and identity and the importance of providing food diversity and choice in aged care settings. It will include a good practice example from Bolton Clarke.
It will also include insights from OSCAR Care Group about how to co-design multicultural recipes that have been approved by dietitians working in aged care.
Wednesday 15th February 2022
Time: 2.00pm to 3.00pm (Melbourne time)
Where: Zoom
Register here |
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| Upcoming Diversity Webinar Series for 2023 |
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Harmony Week Video Launch - The Voices of Multicultural Community Leaders and their Visions for a more inclusive Aged Care System
Wednesday 22th March 2023 2pm to 3pm Register here
Recognising Multifaith Initiatives in Aged Care
Wednesday 19th April 2023 2pm to 3pm Register here
Visit our website for more details |
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| Nikolaus Rittinghausen steps up to management role |
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Benetas is pleased to announce that Nikolaus Rittinghausen has been appointed as the new Manager, Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing (The Centre).
Nikolaus was part of the team assembled by outgoing Manager Lisa Tribuzio. Nikolaus was a Senior Advisor and Project Officer for the Centre and he helped deliver initiatives such as the Diversity Mentoring Program and the Diversity Webinar Series. Lisa will continue to provide advice to The Centre as a Diversity and Inclusion consultant.
Nikolaus has broad experience in multicultural affairs across a variety of sectors, particulary in advocacy on behalf of older members of Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. He developed a strong understanding of policy, community engagement and project development during his time at the Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria.
The Centre is happy to welcome Nikolaus to the management position. |
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| New resources from the Centre |
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Culturally Inclusive Aged Care Practice Guides
We are pleased to announce that we have introduced 3 more practice guides to our website: Pronouncing Names Correctly, Ten Steps to Developing a Diversity and Inclusion Plan in Aged Care, Culturally Appropriate Dementia Care.
We now have a total of 17 practice guides free to download from our website.
Find them here |
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"Everybody has a story" Learning Module
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission in partnership with the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing created a learning module called, "Everybody has a story".
This module will help aged care workers to provide tailored care that meets each consumer's unique social, cultural, spiritual and linguistic needs.
This module is available to learners in care and clinical roles. It is recommended for everybody who engages directly with consumers in their care.
Learn more here |
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One Size Does Not Fit All Podcast
“One size does not fit all” podcast aims to promote discussions around diversity in aged care and supporting the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse older people and their families and carers.
It asks the question: How can we create a more inclusive aged care system for them so that everyone has a fair go!? As One size does not fit all…does it?!
The podcast shares the insights of experts and industry leaders working in aged care, practical advice around diversity and inclusion and stories to inspire. The guests on the podcast have years of experience in aged care, diversity and leadership.
Subscribe to our podcast on Spotify, Apple and Google.
Click here to listen |
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| Sharing news from the sector |
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Specialisation Verification Framework
The Department of Health and Aged Care have developed the Specialisation Verification Framework to ensure older Australians with diverse backgrounds and life experiences can access more reliable information when choosing their care providers.
To claim specialisation, providers must deliver care that is sensitive to the needs of diverse individuals and go beyong the standard obligations of the Aged Care Quality Standards.
Independent verification is required before claims to provide specialised care can be published on My Aged Care. In early 2023, provider specialisation claims that have not been approved will be removed from their My Aged Care profile.
To visit the website click here
Watch this webinar to find out more here |
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Get Involved in Aged Care Reforms
Council of Elders member Danijela Hlis urges everyone to get involved in the aged care reforms that impact the quality of life of the aged care community. In order to achieve positive change and inclusion, older people need their voices heard and get involved in decision making.
The Australian Government Department of Health have created an Aged Care Engagement Hub which encourages older people to get involved to drive the reforms in Aged Care and contribute to a better aged care system.
Get involved here |
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Free Translation Services "Different languages, same aged care"
The Department of Health and Aged Care is working with Icon Agency and its consortium partners Able Australia, The LOTE Agency and Winangali, to provide a free translation service for government-subsidised aged care providers, peak bodies and the Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) organisations accross Australia.
This service will help you communicate key written and audio/video materials to those in your care whom English is not their preferred language.
To request a translation click here |
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Moving Pictures Genie
National Ageing Research Institute is pleased to announce that Moving Pictures website has a brand new look. You can find their existing films and animations aimed at raising awareness about dementia and dementia prevention, but also their newest resource, the Moving Pictures Genie a gateway to electronic dementia resources developed in languages other than English.
The Moving Pictures Genie contains a collection of links to resources and websites that has dementia information in languages other than English from across the globe and currently covers 67+ languages.
If you have questions or comments about Moving Pictures and their resources, please feel free to contact the project manager Dr Jo Antoniades, National Ageing Research Institute (Australia) | J.antoniades@nari.edu.au |
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"My Stroke Journey" Project
The Stroke Foundation has developed a project to improve, inform and support culturally and linguistically diverse communities after stroke.
My Stroke Journey is an information booklet for people who are in hospital after stroke. My Stroke Journey is being translated in 8 languages.
Click heretto find out moret more |
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National Trauma Training Course
Helping Hand Aged Care in collaboration with Relationship Australia (SA) developed a training course, "The Real Care The Second Time Around Forgotten Australians Project."
This Government funded course is an introduction to understanding the impacts of childhood trauma for people entering aged care.
The course focuses on the experiences of Forgotten Australians, Stolen Generations, Former Child Migrants and people affected by forced adoption.
Click here to access the course |
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Your Aged Care Rights in Australia and How to Make a Complaint
The SBS Settlement Guide is designed to enable new and existing migrants, their families, and communities to actively participate in civic, economic and cultural life in Australia. To access the Settlement Guide visit the SBS radio app, SBS OnDemand app, SBS YouTube and SBS website via the link Settlement Guide language list | SBS English.. The Settlement Guide releases stories weekly to support multicultural communities and is available in 50 languages.
This episode of SBS's Settlement Guide explains aged care rights in Australia and how to lodge a complaint if a care recipient or their family and/or relatives are unsatisfied with the services received. It is available in over 20 languages. To access this episode visit: Your Aged Care Rights in Australia and How to Make a Complaint.
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SBS Inclusion Program
The SBS Inclusion Program is designed to give workers core skills and knowledge around inclusion in general and also specifically around diversity dimensions - gender, age, disability, LGBTIQ+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and cultural diversity.
The courses are delivered through engaging animations, short films, and interviews featuring real stories from a diverse range of people. Thought-provoking interactive activities accompany the video content, together with options for further reading.
Learn more here |
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| Thank you from the Team at the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing |
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We thank you for subscribing and we invite you to share your ideas and developments so that together we can improve the quality of life for older Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Please submit your initiatives, projects, resources and upcoming events. We would love to hear from you.
Email us at: info@culturaldiversity.com.au |
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The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing is funded through the Department of Health, Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) program and supported by Benetas.
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