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Magic, culture and stalactites: how Aboriginal perspectives are transforming archaeological histories
New collaborative work at an Aboriginal cave in eastern Victoria, published today, shows the stark difference between contemporary archaeological research and that conducted in the 1970s.
From curried wombat to rendang and doro wat: a brief history of curry in Australia
Andy Hay/Unsplash Frieda Moran, University of Tasmania In a new series, our writers explore how food shaped Australian history – and who we are today. Curry occupies a grey area in Australia: sometimes exotic and other, sometimes ordinary, often a bit of both....
Asian countries do aged care differently. Here’s what we can learn from them
Shutterstock Angelique Chan, National University of Singapore This article is part of our series on aged care. You can read the other articles in the series here. Unlike in Western countries like Australia, traditional Asian cultures place a heavy emphasis on filial...
Channel Seven’s Plate of Origin shows how Australian multiculturalism is defined by white people
Channel Seven Blair Williams, Australian National University and Kim Huynh The grand final of Plate of Origin will air on on Channel Seven tonight. Like other blockbuster cooking shows (think MasterChef, My Kitchen Rules), Plate of Origin is billed as a celebration of...
We can’t ignore mental illness prevention in a COVID-19 world
Shutterstock Stephen Carbone, University of Melbourne Despite the incremental easing of Victoria’s restrictions, it’s clear the journey towards COVID-normal is far slower than many people had hoped. Australians – particularly Victorians – have shown remarkable...
Multicultural Aged Care Farewells CEO Rosa Colanero
The Multicultural Aged Care (MAC) Board of Management would like to inform all members, stakeholders and clients of the resignation of our Chief Executive Officer, Rosa Colanero OAM.
In 2004 Rosa came to MAC with extensive knowledge and experience on education, governance and multiculturalism both at the state and national level. As CEO of the lead agency providing information, education, training and resources for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) aged and community care, Rosa highlighted, lobbied and advocated at the national level.
A brief history of chocolate – and some of its surprising health benefits
k.nykyforova Liam Corr, University of Huddersfield Chocolate in all its forms is something that I, along with many others like to indulge in on an almost daily basis. But chocolate as it’s enjoyed today is quite different from when it first arrived in Europe from...
Overcoming cultural difference in Advance Care Planning
New research from Advance Care Planning Australia has highlighted how cultural background affects our attitudes and behaviours to advance care planning. The study found that people born overseas were less likely to complete an Advance Care Directive (ACD) when...
Vegetarian and vegan diet: five things for over-65s to consider when switching to a plant-based diet
A well-planned, plant-based diet can support good health at every age. Tatjana Baibakova/ Shutterstock Taibat Ibitoye, University of Reading Plant-based diets continue to grow in popularity, worldwide. There are plenty of reasons people switch to a plant-based diet,...
“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...