IN A NUTSHELL Editor's NoteFind out below a new article* by the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing which is funded by the Australian Department of Health under the Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) program. The Centre provides expertise in culturally inclusive policy and practices for the aged services sector, while supporting aged care providers to address the needs of older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds For more information visit www.culturaldiversity.com.au * previous articles HERE and HERE
By Biljana Grbevska
Project Administration Officer, The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
biljana@culturaldiversity.com.au
‘‘One Size Does Not Fit All’’ Podcast by The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
The “One size does not fit all” podcast series of the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing aims to promote discussions around diversity in aged care and focuses on the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse seniors, their families and carers
The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing (The Centre) has been operating for over 25 years. The Centre is funded by the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care under the Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) program and supported by Benetas. The Centre’s services include capacity building to promote cultural inclusion and equity, diversity advice and consulting, and inclusive practice training and workshops. The Centre’s work is guided by emerging research and feedback from the sector in developing resources and providing services.
The Centre’s podcast series “One Size Does Not Fit All,” is one of many projects developed to raise awareness of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to celebrate and recognise good practice. The Centre noticed a gap in storytelling relating to seniors from diverse cultural, linguistic, and faith backgrounds in the Australian landscape and this podcast seeks to address that gap.
The guests who were interviewed on the podcast have significant expertise in aged care, diversity, and leadership.
The first season started in 2022 with four pilot episodes where experts in diversity policies were promoting inclusive practices and projects of significant importance to the aged care sector.
Season 2 focused on senior leaders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as writing migration stories and advocating for seniors’ rights.
The third season’s guests discussed opportunities and challenges in creating culturally inclusive aged care teams, supporting the wellbeing of the culturally diverse workforce, racism and discrimination, and telling their stories and experiences of working within the aged care sector.
The Podcast has been co-produced with the support of Red Hat Films.
You can listen to the episodes on your favourite platforms:
Spotify
Apply podcasts
The Centre’s Website