Published 2 August 2022

Older Victorians from multicultural backgrounds contribute immensely to society, the community and family life. They should be supported to age well in a way that facilitates their ongoing contribution and maximises their health and wellbeing. However, culturally diverse older people can face barriers preventing them from accessing services and living full and active lives. This Inquiry’s terms of reference
asked the Legislative Assembly Legal and Social Issues Committee to consider the adequacy of services for culturally diverse older Victorians, unique challenges they face such as social isolation, civic participation, digital literacy, elder abuse and access to aged care, and how to advance their overall mental health and wellbeing. In this report, the Committee brings together evidence from Inquiry participants to make
recommendations on building holistic, culturally responsive and person-centred healthcare and social services systems. (From the Executive summary). Enhancing responses to elder abuse is covered in Chapter 8 (pages 177-214).Record #7771