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Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing Newsletter
Issue No. 51 / September 2023 |
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Supporting a Culturally diverse workforce webinar
This webinar will focus on building the capacity of aged care organisations and to better support people from diverse backgrounds who are working in the aged care industry. It will highlight research findings and also a good practice example from Uniting NSW.ACT in supporting a culturally diverse workforce. Tuesday 26th September 2023
Time: 2pm to 3pm (Melbourne time)
Cost: Free
Where: OnlineRegister here |
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| Upcoming Cultural Diversity in Ageing Interactive Webinar Series for 2023-24 |
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| New resources from the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing |
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Everybody has a story - Delivering culturally inclusive care
Everybody has a story: Delivering culturally inclusive care module by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission was created in partnership with the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing in 2022. It helps aged care workers to provide tailored care that meets each consumer's unique social, cultural, spiritual and linguistic needs.
So far this module has had a total of over 2,000 learners passing the course and is available to learners in care and clinical roles in the aged care sector. Visit the Australian Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission website to sign up.
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New Season of the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing's Podcast
The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing has produced a new season of its podcast 'One size does not fit all'. This season focuses on hearing the voices of seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Listen and subscribe to the episodes here |
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The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing Financial Year 2022-23 Achievements - Year in Review
The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing has supported aged care providers for over 25 years in addressing the needs of older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Last financial year the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing's achievements include hosting 12 national webinars and workshops, receiving over 1800 registrations for its Diversity Webinar Series, conducting over 350 individual consultations and creating new resources such as the Bilingual Phrase Cards and designing and delivering its Diversity Mentoring Program.
Head over to our About Us page to learn more all about the achievements from last financial year and follow us on LinkedIn for our latest updates. |
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| New Communication Cards and Bilingual Phrases |
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In this financial year the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing worked closely in partnership with the Australian Government funded project 'Different languages, same aged care' and added cards which include phonetic pronunciation to make it easier for aged care staff to pronounce words in languages other than English.
The partnership also saw the creation of new Bilingual Phrase Cards which can be easily downloaded for free from the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing's website. |
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| Sharing news from the sector |
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Initiatives of Change - Turruk Learning Program
Initiatives of Change Australia is thrilled to be collaborating with The Centre of Cultural Diversity in Ageing to offer Turruk in February 2024 (date to be confirmed), a special cultural learning experience tailored to the aged care sector.
Turruk builds trust between First Peoples and non Indigenous Australians with truth telling and deep listening in yarning circles. The program will be tailored to the needs of the aged care sector and be facilitated by inspiring Indigenous people with aged care training and experience.
Turruk is a signature learning program of First People Pathway established by Initiatives of Change Australia and co-created with First Nation leaders including Uncle Shane Charles.
In addition, the program can also offer Indigenous wellness practices like Wayapa Wuurrk which connects people to Country and story through movement that is suitable for all ages and abilities.
To register your interest please email: info@culturaldiversity.com.au
Kindly note that there are limited places available for this in-person event. |
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Department of Health and Aged Care's scholarships for aged care staff
The Australian Government is committed to strengthening the aged care workforce. As part of that commitment, scholarships are now available for enrolled and registered nurses, personal care workers and allied health professionals working in aged care to further develop their skills and gain qualifications.
For example, a personal care worker interested in becoming an enrolled nurse can complete a Diploma of Nursing, while currently enrolled nurses can apply to complete a Bachelor of Nursing degree.
Students can apply if they are undertaking a course which commences or is continuing in 2024. All scholarship recipients will be eligible for a completion bonus upon successfully finishing their course. A guaranteed number of scholarships will be available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Applications will open from 30 August until 10 October 2023. For more information, visit the Australian College of Nursing website. |
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Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria's Ageing Well Hub
Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria (ECCV) has been promoting the rights and interests of older people from migrant and refugee communities for over 40 years. ECCV has developed a new resource called 'The Ageing Well Hub' for older people from migrant and refugee communities and their families and carers, as well as the multicultural aged care sector.
This hub includes an overview of their work, as well as information on positive ageing in culturally diverse communities, resources and in-language information.
Access the Ageing Well Hub |
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Equip Aged Care Learning for aged care workers
The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing provided expert advice that informed the development of the Equip Aged Care Learning modules.
The Equip Aged Care Learning Modules are available for anyone interested in the aged care sector, including personal care workers, nurses, allied health professionals, volunteers and families.
Introductory modules for those new to the sector and refresher-level content for those familiar with aged care cover a range of aged care related topics.
Access the modules here |
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OSCAR Care Group creates Dietitian approved recipes to support menu development within residential care facilities. Each recipe aims to serve approx. 50 residents and they include ingredients, method, the nutrition panel, allergens, the number of food group serves per serve as well as the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) breakdown for those on a texture modified diet.
OSCAR Care Group has a focus on creating culturally diverse recipes personalised to the population and preferences of residents in each home, to support residents’ connection to food and sense of belonging.
Click below to discover three recipes recommended by the Oscar Group:
Middle Eastern Eggplant Casserole Recipe
Chicken Chow Main Recipe
Hong Kong Style Steamed Fish Recipe
For more information about culturally appropriate food contact: OSCAR Care group Dietetic Department dietitian@oscarcaregroup.com.au or Kiarra Martindale, Lead Dietitian (APD) & Allied Health Manager - kiarra@oscarcaregroup.com.au, and download our 'Food and Nutrition' Practice Guide. |
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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 contact us with 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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