If you are an older person from a non-English speaking background help and support are available from a number of government and community services.
The Catalyst Foundation provides community information for older South Australians in other languages.
myagedcare and Multicultural Age Care help older people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and their families to make informed decisions about their aged care needs.
UnitingSA Community Aged Care is a statewide program to help older people from CALD backgrounds to remain living independently at home.
The Multicultural Communities Council of SA supports and advocates for people from CALD backgrounds and also provides a wide range of services, including transport and a aged care volunteer visitors' scheme.
- The Australian Government, Department of Human Services provides a Translating and Interpreting Service.
- The Australian Government, Services Australia website provides information on payments and services for Older Australians and for Migrants, refugees and visitors.
Other agencies that provide a range of support options to people from CALD backgrounds are:
- Helping Hand - phone 1300 653 600
- Southern Cross Community Care Services - phone 1800 180 781
- UnitingCare Wesley Bowden - phone 8245 7100
