National PICAC Alliance

Key resources from the PICACs

Explore practical training, tools and information developed by PICAC organisations across Australia. Key resources will be added here as they are published.

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PICAC VIC

Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing

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PICAC NT

Council on the Ageing

Resources coming soon
PICAC QLD

Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland Multicultural Partners

Resources coming soon
PICAC WA

Fortis Consulting

Resources coming soon
PICAC NSW & ACT

Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra

Resources coming soon
PICAC TAS

Migrant Resource Centre

Resources coming soon
PICAC SA

Multicultural Aged Care

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More resources are on their way. Each card will be updated with a direct link to the relevant PICAC resource.

Australia’s Centres For Excellence In Culturally Appropriate Care

“There is a saying ‘It takes a village to raise a child’. From our professional experience, we advocate that it takes a village to age well.”

Welcome to the Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) Alliance

Funded by the Commonwealth Government since 1997, we’re leading the way when it comes to unpacking and understanding cultural perspectives, diversity, care, and competency in the field of aged and community services.

Support for government, aged care providers, organisations, families, and consumers

A national alliance of experts in culturally appropriate aged and community services

Lived experience from a culturally and linguistically diverse team

The national one-stop shop for culturally appropriate care training and resources.

By uniting centres of excellence in every state and territory, we’ve fostered a network sensitive to cultural preferences throughout the nation. This allows us to provide the information, training, and resources you need about culturally appropriate care.

Members

Learn more about our state and territory PICAC funded organisations, or contact us at the PICAC Alliance Secretariat to discuss how we can collaborate with or support you.

 

 

PICAC Alliance Secretariat

Agnieszka Chudecka – PICAC Alliance Secretariat Lead

PO Box 488
Torrensville Plaza SA 5031

08 8241 9900

picac.secretariat@mac.org.au

Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing (PICAC VIC)

Paul Zanatta – Manager

Level 1, 789 Toorak Rd
Hawthorn East VIC 3123

03 8823 7979

www.culturaldiversity.com.au

Council on the Ageing (PICAC NT)

Cecilia Chiolero – PICAC Officer

65 Smith St
Darwin NT 0800

08 8941 1004

www.cotant.org.au

Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland Multicultural Partners (PICAC QLD)

Nicki Stacey - Acting General Manager - Peak Body

PO Box 5199
West End QLD 4101

07 3844 9166

www.eccq.com.au

Fortis Consulting Pty Ltd (PICAC WA)

Yvonne Timson – CEO

16 Clarke Crescent
Joondalup WA 6027

08 9300 3165

fortisconsulting.com.au

Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra (PICAC NSW & ACT)

Selen Akinci – General Manager Diversity & Inclusion

117 Corrimal St
Wollongong NSW 2500

02 4229 7566

www.mcci.org.au

Migrant Resource Centre (PICAC TAS)

Claudia Madali – PICAC Officer

KGV Sports & Community Centre
Level 2, 1A Anfield Street Glenorchy TAS 7010

03 6221 0999

www.mrctas.org.au

Multicultural Aged Care (PICAC SA)

Vandana Rathore - Manager, Programs

94 Henley Beach Rd
Mile End SA 5031

08 8241 9900

vandana@mac.org.au

www.mac.org.au

PICAC Alliance Secretariat

Agnieszka Chudecka – PICAC Alliance Secretariat Lead

PO Box 488
Torrensville Plaza SA 5031

08 8241 9900

picac.secretariat@mac.org.au

Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing (PICAC VIC)

Paul Zanatta – Manager

Level 1, 789 Toorak Rd
Hawthorn East VIC 3123

03 8823 7979

www.culturaldiversity.com.au

Council on the Ageing (PICAC NT)

Cecilia Chiolero – PICAC Officer

65 Smith St
Darwin NT 0800

08 8941 1004

www.cotant.org.au

Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland Multicultural Partners (PICAC QLD)

Nicki Stacey - Acting General Manager - Peak Body

PO Box 5199
West End QLD 4101

07 3844 9166

www.eccq.com.au

Fortis Consulting Pty Ltd (PICAC WA)

Yvonne Timson – CEO

16 Clarke Crescent
Joondalup WA 6027

08 9300 3165

fortisconsulting.com.au

Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra (PICAC NSW & ACT)

Selen Akinci – General Manager Diversity & Inclusion

117 Corrimal St
Wollongong NSW 2500

02 4229 7566

www.mcci.org.au

Migrant Resource Centre (PICAC TAS)

Claudia Madali – PICAC Officer

KGV Sports & Community Centre
Level 2, 1A Anfield Street Glenorchy TAS 7010

03 6221 0999

www.mrctas.org.au

Multicultural Aged Care (PICAC SA)

Vandana Rathore - Manager, Programs

94 Henley Beach Rd
Mile End SA 5031

08 8241 9900

vandana@mac.org.au

www.mac.org.au

We advocate for older people from diverse backgrounds to keep living how they prefer.

Through systemic advocacy, we have a long history of establishing processes and raising awareness about the importance of cultural sensitivity and competency in caregiving—creating more inclusive and respectful spaces for individuals receiving care.

What is Systemic Advocacy?

According to The Office of the Public Advocate, systemic advocacy involves working for long-term social change to make sure legislation, policies and practices support the rights and interests of people with impaired decision-making ability.

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Why is Systemic Advocacy Important?

Systemic advocacy is an integral aspect of our operations, driven by our commitment to delivering a diverse range of services, activities, and programs funded to meet the needs of older individuals.

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