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Glossary

Word / Acronym

Explanation
ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics. More >
CALD Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (this is another way of referring to people from non-English speaking backgrounds, ie. NESB).
Carer A family member (including a child), friend or neighbour who provides regular support or help to a child or adult who has a disability, mental health problem, chronic condition or who is frail aged. More >
Cultural competence Cultural competence is the ability to interact effectively with people across different cultures. It has four components: 1. awareness of one's own cultural worldview, 2. a positive attitude towards cultural differences, 3. knowledge of different cultural practices and worldviews, and 4. cross-cultural communication skills. More >
DADHC Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care. More >
EAPS Ethnic Affairs Priority Statement. More >
HACC Home and Community Care. More >
HCIS Health Care Interpreter Service.
LOTE Languages Other Than English.
MHS Multicultural Health Service. More >
Multiculturalism

The principles of multiculturalism are that everyone should be able to participate in all aspects of public life; have their culture, language and religion respected; have equal opportunity to make use of government services; and have their contribution to society recognised. More >
NESB Non-English Speaking Background (this is another way of referring to people who are culturally and linguistically diverse, ie. CALD).
SESIAHS South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service.
TIS Translating and Interpreting Service. More >


 

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