Radio Brisvaani
Brisbane, October 7 (MCCQ Newsdesk)
As Queensland Seniors Month runs from 1 to 31 October 2025, attention focuses on the support systems that allow older Australians to live independently and access care.
Multicultural community elders hold a position of respect within their communities and society. They share language, stories, values, and life lessons with younger generations. Their guidance is often sought in family and community decisions.
Respect for elders strengthens intergenerational bonds and supports belonging in communities. Recognising and valuing elders ensures their contributions continue to be acknowledged.
Elijah Buol OAM, Chair of the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ), said, “Elders are central to our communities. Their knowledge, based on life experiences, shapes families and society. By ensuring they can access the right supports, we honour their contributions and safeguard their legacy.”
Lisa Ward, CEO of ECCQ, added, “Multicultural community elders carry the stories of migration, strength, and community that continue to guide us. Supporting them to age well, with dignity and choice, is both our responsibility and duty.”
Across Australia, older people can access services in their own homes, including personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, domestic assistance, and health-related support such as nursing care, physiotherapy, and medication management. These services help seniors live safely while remaining connected to family, culture, and community.
ECCQ operates Berlasco, an aged care facility for 115 residents. Staff speak multiple languages, and the facility provides care tailored to residents’ needs, supporting their independence and wellbeing.
By recognising the role of multicultural elders and providing services that meet their needs, Queensland continues to support older Australians in living with independence and access to care.
