MAC News
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information and Resources
At Multicultural Aged Care Inc. (MAC), our primary responsibility and concern remains the safety and welfare of all members of CALD community groups and especially older people, and our staff and volunteers. In light of the current public health concerns posed by...
“Engaging your Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Seniors in times of COVID-19” Webinar – Register Now
What are the lessons learned from the coronavirus epidemic? Join us to explore examples of good practice from a range of aged care providers across Australia, and discuss their strategies in meeting the needs of culturally diverse clients. You will walk away with an...
SA Health Community Wellbeing & Resilience Grants
The Community Wellbeing & Resilience Grants program is part of the Open Your World – Statewide Wellbeing Strategy which supports the South Australian Government’s goal to build community resilience and support wellbeing in relation to the impacts and recovery from...
Updates to the CHSP Program Manual
The CHSP Program Manual has been updated for the extension of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2022. Providers will need to be aware of a number of changes in the following areas: Access to emergency CHSP services: older...
New sign language interpreting service
From June 2020, all aged care assessment and delivery services now have access to free sign language and interpreting services to support older Australians who are deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing to access or engage with Australian Government funded aged care...
Postcards From Behind The COVID Curtain
POSTCARDS is a chance for older South Australians to reflect on the highs and lows of the COVID-19 restrictions by expressing their thoughts and feelings in a postcard. The South Australian Government has funded COTA SA to facilitate Postcards from behind the COVID...
Travel restrictions into South Australia
New travel restrictions for those entering South Australia come into effect this afternoon. These restrictions exist in addition to those for international travellers. Travellers entering South Australia are required to self-quarantine for a period of 14 days from the...
Further arrangements for CHSP providers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Advice from the Department regarding: Advice for CHSP Social Support Group providers, Flexibility provisions, and Other Commonwealth support available
2019/20 Summer Closure
The MAC Office will be closed from 13 December 2019 to 13 January 2020. The MAC Board of Management and Staff wish you a safe and joyous holiday season, and a happy New Year!
Nursing homes for all: why aged care needs to reflect multicultural Australia
This week, the aged care royal commission looks at diversity in aged care, an issue becoming increasingly relevant to both residents and the staff who care for them. Diversity includes gender, sexual orientation, religion and social background. The issue is important...