CRANAplus recognises that the aged care user cohort is becoming more diverse with specialised skills required to meet the increasing diversity of service needs.

This resource will be an introduction to some diversity themes including:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds
People with a Disability
People that identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Queer/Questioning (LGBTIQ)
People who live in rural and remote areas of Australia.

Anyone working with older Australians who wants to be equiped with the specialised skills required to meet the increasing diversity of service needs, includ­ing nurs­es, care workers/​personal care atten­dants, med­ical and allied health pro­fes­sion­als. Whilst this resource is ide­al­ly suit­ed for health pro­fes­sion­als work­ing in aged care it is also very rel­e­vant for non-health pro­fes­sion­als; car­ers and vol­un­teers assist­ing old­er Australians.

1. To gain an understanding of diversity in the aged care setting
2. To consider ways to promote inclusivity in the aged care set¬ting including the home, community and residential aged care facility
3. To identify perceived or actual barriers which may prevent people from accessing the aged care services they need
4. To explore communication methods that enhance better understanding in care planning