Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
Alternative labels
Culturally and linguistically diverse
Non-English speaking background
NESB
Research Summary
Elder abuse in Australia: culturally and linguistically diverse Australians
The AIFS 2021 Survey of Older People indicated that 15% of community-dwelling people aged 65 and older from CALD backgrounds reported an experience of at least one of the five core subtypes of elder abuse and CALD‑specific subtype in the 12 months prior to the survey.
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Understanding mental health and stigma in Congolese, Arabic-speaking and Mandarin-speaking communities
This research project aims to provide new insights into the factors that influence mental health-related help-seeking (including that of stigma), and thereby build on the national knowledge base for three CALD community groups. It also provides policy recommendations to inform mental illness stigma reduction initiatives in these communities.
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Reporting on the health of culturally and linguistically diverse populations in Australia: an exploratory paper
This report explores the use of linked data to report on the health of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations, including its benefits, challenges and limitations. It investigates each of the available CALD variables individually, using three health outcomes to explore differences between CALD groups within each CALD variable.
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Report of the Inquiry into support for older Victorians from migrant and refugee backgrounds
Throughout this inquiry, the Committee heard about many barriers preventing culturally diverse older people from accessing the services they need when they need them. This report draws upon comprehensive evidence received from expert stakeholders and people with lived experience to make 61 findings and 76 recommendations on improving access to, and the quality of, services...
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Victorian government report in multicultural affairs 2020-2021
This report records the many programs and initiatives delivered across government to help multicultural and multi-faith communities progress in what was an extremely challenging year.