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One size does not fit all
by The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
One size does not fit all aims to promote discussions around diversity in aged care and supporting the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse older people and their families and carers. How can we create a more inclusive aged care system for them so that everyone has a fair go! One size does not fit all…does it?!In this podcast we will be sharing the insights of experts and industry leaders working in aged care, plenty of practical advice around diversity and inclusion and stories to inspire. Our guests have years of experience in aged care, diversity and leadership. Immerse yourself in their expertise and enjoy the next 30 minutes with us.
Episodes
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Stories from culturally diverse personal care workers
Considering a career in aged care as a personal care worker? Tune in to Episode 4 of 'One Size Does Not Fit All'! In our latest episode, we speak to Connie Tuccitto from Spectrum and Wai Aung from Benetas, two inspiring personal care workers making a positive impact in the lives of older people....
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Challenges and opportunities in creating culturally inclusive aged care teams
Our guest in this episode is Bevan Toerien, Executive General Manager at Spectrum Aged Care and Disability Services. Bevan is a vital member of Spectrum Executive Leadership Team and brings a wealth of experience and a profound commitment to improving aged and disability services. Bevan described...
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Responding to racism experienced by aged care staff
Season 3 of our Podcast is focusing on supporting a culturally and linguistically diverse aged care workforce. In episode 2 we tackle the topic of racism experienced by aged care staff.In this episode our guest is our friend and long term supporter of The Centre, Professor Bianca Brijnath…
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The changing face of care and supporting the wellbeing of the culturally diverse workforce
Season 3 is focusing on supporting a culturally diverse aged care workforce. Episode 1 guest is Irene Blackberry, the John Richards Chair and the Director of the Care Economy Research Institute at La Trobe University. We asked Irene if there are best practice projects or innovative models to help...
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Influencing change for seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
In this episode we speak with 2 amazing guests who are passionate about speaking up to protect the rights of seniors from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds. Joe and Ananda talk about effective ways to engage with seniors from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds. They…
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Places of Belonging and Connections for seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
In episode three of season 2, we're speaking with Frank DiBlasi and Phil Peladarinos. Frank Di Blasi is a senior leader from the Italian community in Melbourne. He is originally from Vizzini in the province of Catania, Sicily, but has called Melbourne home for the past 60 years. Frank has a very...
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Voices of senior leaders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
In today's episode you will hear more about issues and experiences of older people from culturally diverse backgrounds shared by two senior leaders who actively participate in shaping the Australian aged care sector. Santosh Kumar who is the Treasurer of The Northern Federation of Ethnic Senior...
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Writing and authoring migration stories
In this episode you will hear from Lella Cariddi who curated many migration stories which have significantly contributed to Victoria's cultural and historic diversity. These stories earned her a 2022 Community History Award for Oral History. She has also worked closely with Multicultural Arts...
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Uniting NSW.ACT approaches to diversity
In this episode we have our special guests from Uniting NSW: Margaret Teuma and Lana Richards who have worked hard to design policies and programs that promote culturally appropriate care for seniors. Uniting is a great example of how to appropriately include inclusive and accessible care in the...
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Prof Bianca Brijnath on dementia care research for CALD communities
In this episode we are chatting with Prof Brijnath on her contribution to the aged care sector, her book and her work in Gerontology and culturally inclusive care. In 2022, Professor Bianca Brijnath won the Dr Olga Kanitsaki AM Award for Individual Excellence, for her work to improve quality of...
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Free Translations in aged care project
People who are in the aged care system often times feel misunderstood and misrepresented. People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds can feel isolated and lonely due to language barriers and not feeling free to communicate in their preferred language. In this episode you will...
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Introducing the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
In this episode you will learn about the work The Centre does. Lisa and Niki who are part of The Centre share their experience and insights of the services The Centre is offering to aged care providers who are keen to make their workplaces more inclusive and where diversity is recognised and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
One size does not fit all aims to promote discussions around diversity in aged care and supporting the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse older people and their families and carers. How can we create a more inclusive aged care system for them so that everyone has a fair go! One size does not fit all…does it?!In this podcast we will be sharing the insights of experts and industry leaders working in aged care, plenty of practical advice around diversity and inclusion and stories to inspire. Our guests have years of experience in aged care, diversity and leadership. Immerse yourself in their expertise and enjoy the next 30 minutes with us.
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