Carer Support has a range of options to assist Carers in the community who speak a language other than English. The term you may often hear is Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, or CALD. Trying to access services can be very difficult for Carers who don’t speak English. Here’s how we can help.
Language Assistance
We are funded to provide an interpreter to help you find information about services available to you. When you call our information line, the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Team can arrange for an interpreter to translate for you.
When arranging for a respite worker to come into your home, you can request a worker who speaks your language.
Speak with the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink team on 1800 052 222 or email them here about these services. They can also provide Carer advice sheets in 15 different languages which can be sent to you at no charge.
Carer Groups
Many Carers also find it beneficial to share their personal Caring experiences with others through meeting together. Carers learn useful information about available services from both the organisation and each other.
Italian Carers Group
Meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 30 Wood St Ascot Park from 10.30am to 1.00pm. Please contact Patrizia Kadis on 8397 0200 for more information.
CALD Carers Support Group
For any Carers from culturally diverse communities. Meets monthly. For more information contact a Support Coordinator on 8379 5777 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Support Networks
We facilitate a carer support network for the CALD communities. Membership includes:
- Multicultural Aged Care
- Chinese Welfare
- Italian Benevolent Society
- The Latvian Community
- The Dutch Community
- The Vietnamese Community
All agencies are welcome to attend. To find out more information about what support we can provide contact a Support Coordinator on 8379 5777 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .