Cultural Diversity in Ageing Webinar Series 2026-2027
The online Cultural Diversity in Ageing Webinar Series 2026-2027 aims to engage staff working within the aged care sector in Australia with skills and knowledge to work effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, their families, carers, and advocates.
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The Cultural Diversity in Ageing Webinar Series 2026-2027 involves a range of topics relevant to culturally inclusive practice and care and is designed for all staff working in the aged care sector in Australia.
On this page, you can read about and register for webinars as part of the Cultural Diversity in Ageing Webinar Series 2026-2027.
All webinars can be counted as time spent relating to Continuing Professional Development for Nurses to meet the CPD registration standard.
To view recordings of previous webinars, visit our previous webinar series: 2025-2026, 2024-2025, 2023-2024, 2022-2023, 2022.
Dementia Through a Cross-Cultural Lens
Speakers
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Dr Husayn Aly
Consulting Psychiatrist
Dr Husayn Aly is a Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive experience caring for older adults and working with culturally diverse and trauma-impacted communities across Australia and the United Kingdom. Throughout his career, he has supported individuals and families living with dementia in both hospital and community settings, with a particular interest in how culture, language, trauma, and identity shape assessment, diagnosis, and care. He completed his specialist psychiatry training in Western Sydney and has served for over 15 years on the board of the Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra. Dr Aly is passionate about equitable, person-centred care and improving dementia services for culturally diverse communities.
Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026
Time: 2pm-3:15pm (Australian EST)
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Intended Audience: Aged Care Professionals, Managers and Boards
Outline of the webinar: By combining the principles of the Aged Care Act, Code of Conduct, and Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards with culturally responsive dementia care, aged care providers can help reduce stigma, build trust, support a diverse workforce, and ensure older people and their families are empowered, respected and connected throughout their dementia journey.
This webinar will explore:
- What to consider when supporting older people and their families from CALD backgrounds, in relation to diagnosis and progression as well as delivering support for positive life outcomes.
- The importance of building dementia awareness and capability among newly arrived culturally and linguistically diverse workers.
- The key features of culturally safe and inclusive dementia services
Hosted by Paul Zanatta, Manager of the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing, the live webinar will also provide participants an opportunity to engage in a Question-and-Answer session with the speakers.
Registration opening soon