Developing a profile of the community you care for can uncover unmet needs

Use the data from the QuickStats map to understand who is in your community. Use the form below to develop a profile and print or email this to yourself. There are also reflection questions that you may wish to complete.


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    My community profile and practice reflection

    This is my community:

    Use the data from the QuickStats map to understand who is in your community. Use the form below to develop a profile and print or email this to yourself or move onto the reflection questions:

  • Country of birth outside Australia:

  • Main religion / religious status:

  • Languages, other than English, spoken at home:

  • Reflect on what you have learnt about your community:

  • Here are some steps you can take to improve access to care for diverse communities:

    1. Read the Aged Care Diversity Framework. This guidance relates to meeting the diverse needs of older people. Locate your organisations diversity plan.
       
    2. If you are unable to find a Diversity Plan, the Australian Government Department of Health provide this sample of a diversity plan (161kb pdf) to use for guidance. Use this to suggest a workplace improvement with your organisation.
       
    3. Record which languages you need resources in.
       

    Hint: CareSearch has a list of resources about palliative care including in other languages.
     

    Email this form to yourself for your records. Use it to start a conversation with your team about the needs of your community.

Last updated 02 August 2021