Resources

This report from Diversity Council Australia and The University of Sydney Business School provides a guide for a standardised approach for defining, measuring, and reporting on workforce cultural diversity in organiations in a respectful, accurate and inclusive way.

This webpage from Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Specialisation Verification helps older people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences access more reliable information when choosing aged care providers.

This webpage from IRT Group explores creative activities in residential aged care, including ways to engage people living with dementia.

This webpage from Palm Lake Care suggests physical, creative and social activities to help older people stay engaged and connected.

This webpage from Superior Care explains diversional therapy and how tailored recreational activities support aged care residents' wellbeing.

This webpage by Just Better Care offers practical activity ideas for older people, tailored to different interests, abilities, mobility and support needs.

This webpage from the Ethnic Communities Council of NSW provides information sheets on the Aged Care Diversity Framework (2017), its four action plans and key issues affecting older people with diverse needs when engaging with the aged care system. 

This webpage from the Eastern Sector Development Team (ESDT) provides videos and help sheets to guide the development of culturally inclusive social support groups.

This web report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare provides information and statistics about older peole from a culturally and linguistically diverse background (CALD) including demographic profile, health and functional status and aged care use. 

The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner provides an update on progress toward establishing a permanent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner, including proposed amendments to aged care legislation progressing through Parliament.