Supporting Carers

Supporting Carers from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds

This webinar will provide an overview of issues experienced by carers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and how they can be supported appropriately.

Last updated: 18 August 2024

Carers Australia will provide an overview of how the organisation supports carers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

You will also hear from the World Wellness Group's Cultural Care Program which empowers diverse carers in their mental wellbeing.

Facilitators

Annabel Reid - CEO Carers Australia

Annabel is an insightful and strategic leader with over a decade of not-for-profit executive experience in the healthcare sector.

Her expertise spans people leadership, commercial transformation, advocacy, operational excellence, change management, and embracing a culture of learning and growth.

Annabel is known for her ability to create purpose-led, member and stakeholder focused teams with a cultural vision of clarity, collaboration, and the courage to move at speed.

Annabel has living experience as a carer and understands the challenges associated with juggling work, family and caring responsibilities.

World Wellness Group

World Wellness Group aims to build health equity in the Australian health system.

The organisation works collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels in the health and social care sectors via direct health service delivery, research, data-informed training and policy advice.

Their Culture Care Program understands that carers in mental health play a crucial role in society and sometimes their needs are not met. The Culture Care Program aims to help by listening and providing emotional and psychological support.

Their team works with multicultural peer support workers and interpreters to provide language, cultural support, and lived experience expertise.