Canberra, January 14 (MCCQ Newsdesk)
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA), in collaboration with the Australian Chinese Women’s Federation Inc. (ACWF), recently launched a culturally sensitive awareness campaign to help individuals from diverse communities access My Aged Care Services. The initiative aimed to assist people in staying at home with their families for as long as possible, focusing on the Gold Coast, Robina, Southpoint, and Nerang areas in Queensland.
The campaign was conducted in Mandarin and Tagalog to cater to the local multicultural population. Activities included three face-to-face workshops, with one held during Queensland Senior’s Month in October and another as part of the ACWF’s Chong Yang Festival. In addition to the in-person workshops, information was shared through popular Chinese social media platforms like WeChat and Little Red Book, as well as WhatsApp groups.
The project reached 156 individuals in person and over 2,700 people online, highlighting the importance of culturally appropriate information in promoting access to vital services. FECCA has proudly supported 18 Small Grants Projects like this one across Australia, working to address the needs of multicultural communities.