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The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ of Australia (FECCA) has developed a tool kit to help organisations and family members have conversations with older people from culturally diverse backgrounds to encourage them to tell their stories to the Royal Commission. The toolkit includes prompts for conversations which explain: what the Royal Commission is and how it does it works why it is important...

The PICAC Alliance is a national body comprising Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) funded organisations in each state and territory. The Alliance aims to be a voice and discussion conduit into information, training and resources about culturally inclusive practice in aged and community care services. Find out more about resources available across Australia

Flinders University is hosting the 5th International Conference on Ageing in a Foreign Land. With the theme Ageing Well Through Communities, Capacity and Innovation the conference will be held in Adelaide on 19 and 20 June 2019.

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Did you know that the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing has directories of aged care services and agencies who have bilingual staff? We've updated the directories with a new registration system that makes it easy to register and to maintain a listing of the languages spoken and staff types you can offer. Registration is free of charge for all government approved aged care providers...

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is undertaking a series of forums in a number of locations around the country. The forums are an opportunity for members of the public to hear about the work of the Commission and to offer their ideas on the challenges and strengths of aged care. Read more