Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following podcast may mention names of people who have gone before us into the stars and the dreaming.

 

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the idea of family responsibilities in caregiving. We look at the cultural and kinship duties that shape how caregiving works. We explore how traditions and values impact the caregiving relationship and how these responsibilities can strengthen connections between people.

 

EmpauR acknowledges the Gimuy-walubrra yiddi (Gimuy walaburra indinji) people whose traditional lands this podcast has been recorded on.

We pay our respects to the ongoing cultural connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to hold with the land, sea and wind.

 

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

The music is a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song and was played by a proud Torres Strait Islander man and well-loved family member, who is unfortunately no longer with us. 

Produced by: Podcast Editor - Jacob Traficante Productions

 

This season of SNACK has been produced by the EmPauR as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following podcast may mention names of people who have gone before us into the stars and the dreaming.

 

In these two episodes, we look at the unique customs in the Eastern and Western Torres Strait Island regions. We'll have interesting conversations with Torres Strait Islanders to help you understand the traditions, rituals, and social rules that shape interactions in each of these community segments.

 

EmpauR acknowledges the Gimuy-walubrra yiddi (Gimuy walaburra indinji) people whose traditional lands this podcast has been recorded on.

We pay our respects to the ongoing cultural connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to hold with the land, sea and wind.

 

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

The music is a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song and was played by a proud Torres Strait Islander man and well-loved family member, who is unfortunately no longer with us. 

Produced by: Podcast Editor - Jacob Traficante Productions

 

This season of SNACK has been produced by the EmPauR as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following podcast may mention names of people who have gone before us into the stars and the dreaming.

 

In these two episodes, we look at the unique customs in the Eastern and Western Torres Strait Island regions. We'll have interesting conversations with Torres Strait Islanders to help you understand the traditions, rituals, and social rules that shape interactions in each of these community segments.

 

EmpauR acknowledges the Gimuy-walubrra yiddi (Gimuy walaburra indinji) people whose traditional lands this podcast has been recorded on.

We pay our respects to the ongoing cultural connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to hold with the land, sea and wind.

 

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

The music is a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song and was played by a proud Torres Strait Islander man and well-loved family member, who is unfortunately no longer with us. 

Produced by: Podcast Editor - Jacob Traficante Productions

 

This season of SNACK has been produced by the EmPauR as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following podcast may mention names of people who have gone before us into the stars and the dreaming.

 

In this episode, we dive into the world of Eastern and Western Torres Strait Islander food. We'll explore how traditional dishes are combined with Western (non-Indigenous) influences, uncovering the tastes, meanings, and sense of togetherness that come from sharing meals. This episode celebrates the way food is used to tell stories and connect cultures.

 

EmpauR acknowledges the Gimuy-walubrra yiddi (Gimuy walaburra indinji) people whose traditional lands this podcast has been recorded on.

We pay our respects to the ongoing cultural connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to hold with the land, sea and wind.

 

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

The music is a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song and was played by a proud Torres Strait Islander man and well-loved family member, who is unfortunately no longer with us. 

Produced by: Podcast Editor - Jacob Traficante Productions

 

This season of SNACK has been produced by the EmPauR as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following podcast may mention names of people who have gone before us into the stars and the dreaming.

 

In this episode, we take a closer look at the diverse languages spoken in the Torres Strait Eastern and Western regions. We talk about how they're crucial to cultural identity. By chatting with speakers, the podcast helps you understand the intricate web of languages that connect these communities and encourages a greater appreciation for our linguistic heritage.

 

EmpauR acknowledges the Gimuy-walubrra yiddi (Gimuy walaburra indinji) people whose traditional lands this podcast has been recorded on.

We pay our respects to the ongoing cultural connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to hold with the land, sea and wind.

 

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

The music is a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song and was played by a proud Torres Strait Islander man and well-loved family member, who is unfortunately no longer with us. 

Produced by: Podcast Editor - Jacob Traficante Productions

 

This season of SNACK has been produced by the EmPauR as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following podcast may mention names of people who have gone before us into the stars and the dreaming.

 

In our first episode, we have conversations with Elders about what's important to them when a caregiver comes into their homes. We dive into their beliefs, hopes, and personal stories, discovering the key elements of caring with respect and kindness that pass down through the generations.

 

EmpauR acknowledges the Gimuy-walubrra yiddi (Gimuy walaburra indinji) people whose traditional lands this podcast has been recorded on.

We pay our respects to the ongoing cultural connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to hold with the land, sea and wind.

 

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

The music is a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song and was played by a proud Torres Strait Islander man and well-loved family member, who is unfortunately no longer with us. 

Produced by: Podcast Editor - Jacob Traficante Productions

 

This season of SNACK has been produced by the EmPauR as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding the individuals receiving care is essential to meet their needs and ensure they are treated with respect and dignity. Knowing their country of birth and the language they speak is a great start, but it isn’t enough information for making informed decisions about their care.

In this episode, Marcela Fischer from ECCQ’s Multicultural Advisory Service shares the relevance of a cultural assessment and the role this can play in delivering culturally appropriate aged care. She unpacks some of the key components of a cultural assessment and offers some considerations for when completing a cultural assessment.

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

Wanting to find out more? Check out these links:

• Cultural Assessment Checklist

If you would like further information about the Multicultural Advisory Service, please visit:

• https://eccq.com.au/aged-care/multicultural-advisory-service/

This season of SNACK has been produced by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Queensland as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

Produced by Martin Franklin at East Coast Studio

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Australia is becoming more multicultural and we have more seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds accessing aged care services. As such, it is important for those delivering their care to understand their cultural needs and meet those needs by providing culturally appropriate care.

In this episode Thana Roysmith from ECCQ’s Multicultural Advisory Service is joined by Danijela Hlis, a Community member and a tireless advocate of people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Danijela shares her experience when she was a carer for her parents and some of the challenges that multicultural communities can face when accessing aged care services. Thana and Danijela also discuss how care workers can help in understanding the needs of culturally diverse seniors when providing care.

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

Wanting to find out more? Check out these links:

• Dementia Australia
• PICAC QLD    
• The Translating and Interpreting Service
• Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania

If you would like further information about the Multicultural Advisory Service, please visit:

• https://eccq.com.au/aged-care/multicultural-advisory-service/

This season of SNACK has been produced by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Queensland as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

Produced by Martin Franklin at East Coast Studio

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all cultures recognise mental health and wellbeing in the same way western culture does. This episode considers how to approach mental health in culturally and linguistically diverse communities by exploring what it means to be curious, and ways to be respectfully curious. Join Rhee Duthie from ECCQ’s Multicultural Advisory Service and Millie Magada from Gold Coast Health for insights, tips and resources as you seek to understand the needs of the individuals you are working with in your diverse communities, particularly when it comes to their mental health.

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

Wanting to find out more? Check out these links:

• Little Book of Cultural Tips
• 2024 Calendar of cultural and religious dates
• Diversity & Inclusion Days and Dates

If you would like further information about the Multicultural Advisory Service, please visit:

• https://eccq.com.au/aged-care/multicultural-advisory-service/

This season of SNACK has been produced by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Queensland as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

Produced by Martin Franklin at East Coast Studio

Not all cultures recognise mental health and wellbeing in the same way western cultures do but this is not always reflected in the care delivered to multicultural seniors.

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Those living in rural and remote regions have the same rights to culturally appropriate aged care as those in metropolitan areas but their location can sometimes hinder this access. This episode offers the perspective of Adhel, a Sudanese community leader who is caring for her mother in a regional town. Adhel has a conversation with Anyuon Liai from ECCQ’s Multicultural Advisory Service and shares some of the experiences, including challenges, she has faced in accessing culturally appropriate care for her mother outside of a major city. The episode also offers some practical solutions that home care workers can apply which may assist in overcoming some of the barriers that might be faced.

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

Wanting to find out more? Check out these links:

• Multicultural Advisory Service Professional Development Flyer
• Cultural Profiles: Italian, Indian, Latin American, Vietnamese
• SBS Cultural Atlas

If you would like further information about the Multicultural Advisory Service, please visit:

• https://eccq.com.au/aged-care/multicultural-advisory-service/

This season of SNACK has been produced by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Queensland as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

Produced by Martin Franklin at East Coast Studio

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.