Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
Alternative labels
Culturally and linguistically diverse
Non-English speaking background
NESB
Journal article
Integration of refugees into routine primary care in NSW, Australia
Refugees and asylum seekers often experience mental health problems associated with their migration experience, including anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. These may be particularly challenging to manage, especially if there are language and cultural differences between provider and patient.
Journal article
Helping refugees build new lives: from consultation to collaboration
By identifying and building on refugees’ strengths, resilience and human capital, Professor Shergold believes NSW can deliver better outcomes for both refugees and the communities they live in.
Report
Service needs and uptake amongst children in out-of-home care and their carers
This report provides an analysis of two waves of the POCLS. The analysis focuses on the need for and access to services for children, focusing on specialist services such as paediatricians, as well as universal services such as dentists and general practitioners.
Guide
Intersectionality matters: a guide to engaging immigrant and refugee communities to prevent violence against women
This guide aims to help people and organisations develop violence prevention approaches, strategies and activities in a way that effectively engages immigrant and refugee communities to prevent violence against women.
Strategy
Aged care diversity framework
Australia’s Aged Care Diversity Framework is a timely and important step towards a more inclusive future for aged care services in Australia. Whether barriers to appropriate aged care are perceived or real, they must be addressed to meet the diverse needs of the community.