Working well with culturally diverse clients – the perspective of a bilingual home care worker

Many people who work in aged care in Australia come from a migrant or refugee background and their cultural background and experiences influence the way that they care for other people. This is true for David Vien who became a home care worker for Diversicare (ECCQ’s home care division) after arriv…

Strategies to communicate effectively with culturally diverse clients

Building rapport and communicating effectively with clients from multicultural backgrounds will ensure a successful outcome when providing home care for that person. Join Thana Roysmith from ECCQ’s Multicultural Advisory Service who presents a scenario where a care worker or support worker visits …

Safe Spaces, Diverse Faces: Person-Centred Care for PLHIV

Uncover the intricate layers of creating inclusive and safe environments for people living with HIV. Dive into the intersectionality of identities and explore challenges faced by diverse communities. Learn valuable tips for fostering safe spaces, from open communication to respecting dignity and pr…

Let's Talk Meds: Opening Doors in HIV Home Care

As we age, most of us usually require some form of regular medication, and this is exactly the same for older people living with HIV. Often, medications can be confusing, especially ones that you haven’t had to administer or assist with before. To help shed some light on the world of HIV medication…

Ageing with HIV – It’s the same, but different.

Ageing is a universal reality, and as we grow older, we encounter diverse health and social challenges. This is no different for older individuals living with HIV. Join us in this episode of the SNACK series, where we discuss a range of health and social comorbidities as well as the profound social…

Unveiling Truths: Aged Care Workers' Guide to HIV Myths and Stigma

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding HIV – many of which are quite harmful to people living with HIV. Get ready to dive deep into debunking these HIV myths – from transmission to sexuality, and to the power of Undetectable = Untransmissible. Explore the real impact of stigma on t…

A New Frontier - Caring for Older Australians Living with HIV

In this episode, we unpack the basics of HIV – from what HIV stands for to navigating the early days of HIV and the evolving landscape of stigma. Turn in to equip yourself with essential knowledge for person-centered care in the realm of HIV. This season has been developed by Queensland Positive P…

SNACK: Season 02 Trailer

Embark on a transformative learning journey with SNACK, a podcast series for aged care and home care workers. This season has been developed by Queensland Positive People and focuses on caring for older people living with HIV (PLHIV). As compassionate caregivers, you'll delve into the essentials of…

One of those days (and series wrap-up)

The reality is that like with any job, there will be days when things don’t go well. So how do you take care of yourself and make sure you don’t carry that with you, and why is that an important skill for person-centred care? In this episode we also wrap up the series and reflect on the knowledge …

When something’s not right

You are the real presence of your service in people’s homes and lives. So what happens when you can see something isn’t right? In this episode we talk about how you can be a good ally and an advocate in your role as a care professional. Special thanks to all our guests, and to the organisations t…