Where is the older LGBT community? It is estimated that 11% of the older Australian population are of diverse sexualities or genders (often referred to by using the acronyms LGBT, LGBTI or LGBTQ), yet we often... Read more... 12/02/2020 | Community | Diverse Communities Tags: LGBTIQ+ Views: 2863
Knowing me, knowing you… Reflecting on intimacy and sexuality at the end of life No matter their diverse characteristics, life experiences, cultural background, gender, sexuality, sexual orientation or financial situation, every Australian has the right to... Read more... 26/06/2019 | Community | Diverse Communities Tags: Aged care Views: 3130
End-of-life care needs of adults with long-standing physical disability Due to advances in medicine, people with physical disabilities are living longer. While end-of-life care should be readily accessible for this group, the care needs of people... Read more... 4/06/2019 | Community | Diverse Communities Tags: Research Views: 1931
A ‘normal’ way to grieve? In a multicultural country like Australia, the way people grieve and mourn the death of a loved one varies. Dr Georgia Rowley from ELDAC shares her research and personal... Read more... 29/11/2018 | Community | Diverse Communities | InFocus | Supporting Carers Tags: Bereavement Views: 3133