Aged care is one of the most diverse settings, with strong global representation in the workforce and resident base. Providing a culturally safe environment for staff and consumers alike is therefore critical, and it always helps to be well-informed when managing a culturally aware workplace.
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How strengthening racial literacy can improve workplace inclusion
Language is a powerful tool within the workplace and a greater focus on racial literacy could be an important step towards making workplaces more inclusive.
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner revealed
First Nations leader Andrea Kelly has been announced as the interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, an all-important step in the process toward establishing the design and functions of a permanent Commissioner role.
Employees want cultural diversity to be prioritised more at work
Employees are placing an increasing amount of importance on diversity in the workplace but it appears many are being let down. Here’s what you can do to promote and support diversity at work.
Is Australia’s future aged care workforce international?
Is the success of Australia’s future aged care workforce going to rely on foreign workers to meet demand? With ongoing local workforce challenges, it looks likely.
Safe spaces a necessity for LGBTI elders to avoid opting out of aged care
Although LGBTI inclusion in aged care is the strongest it’s ever been, it does not mean aged care settings are seen as safe spaces for older LGBTI people.
Strengthening your workforce’s linguistic diversity
Amongst the training and education offerings available to your aged care workforce, would you consider language training for both native English and non-English speakers?
Leadership barriers continue to impact women from diverse backgrounds
Impactful research from Monash University has explored the leadership barriers women from diverse backgrounds face, providing insight into the lived experiences of some of Australia’s top female leaders.
Professional development for delivering culturally appropriate care
Culturally appropriate care homes offer a warm and welcoming environment for residents from different backgrounds. But how can you achieve this? Where do you start? Read more to find out.
Seven myths about cultural awareness
Cultural awareness is one of the top priorities for workplaces as they work hard to deliver an inclusive environment. But could these myths about cultural awareness be holding your organisation back?
How to boost your cultural intelligence
‘Cultural intelligence’ is more than just a buzzword; it’s an emerging trait desired by most businesses, especially those dealing with a number of culturally diverse staff, clients and consumers.
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