PICAC Alliance
The PICAC Alliance is a unified national body comprising of each state and territory specific Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) funded organisations. The Alliance aims to be a voice and discussion conduit into information, training and resources to inform aged and community care services of today and tomorrow.
About the PICAC Alliance
Australia Wide Membership
Since 1997 an organisation in each state and territory has been funded by the Commonwealth Government to deliver the Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) Program. Over the years the national PICAC program has developed processes and practices so that the national PICAC Program outcomes can be achieved and the identified and shared national priorities implemented.
Support
aged care providers to deliver culturally appropriate care to older people from CALD communities
Help
older CALD people and their families make informed decisions about their aged care needs
Engage
and advise Government and peak organisations at a national, regional and local level
Through Our Members
The Alliance can Support
Government to ensure that the diverse characteristics and life experiences of older people are included when developing and implementing policies and measures
Peak organisations and representative groups to inform and support the sector to better meet the diverse characteristics and life experiences of older people
Aged care service providers to ensure their services better meet the diverse characteristics and life experiences of older people, including when developing their policies and procedures and in working with consumers
Consumers to actively provide feedback to inform continous improvement and articulate their role in co-design of the aged care systems and supports