Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS)

𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭/𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞? 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫? 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞? Meet Marija and Helen and learn more about AMCS and our Home Care Package program. A not-for-profit multicultural community care organisation, we have been supporting Victorians for 40 years to be cared for and empowered in their own homes. Contact us today to enquire about our culturally inclusive services and how we can help you or your family get on with the best parts of life. Visit: https://lnkd.in/g379HG-Y Call: (03) 9689 9170 E-mail: homecare@amcservices.org.au

With strong Polish roots, AMCS were delighted to be part of the 20th Polish Festival Fed Square on Sunday. Showcasing Polish culture, history, cuisine and art - we enjoyed the chatting to visitors in Polish and explaining our multicultural offering to clients. Kasia and Ewa are pictured here with two members of the Melbourne Polish Children's and Youth Choir who performed on stage.

Two weeks ago, we had the pleasure of hosting the Carers Spring Gathering—a wonderful day of joy and connection for 150 amazing carers. A special thank you to Rasika Gamage, our dedicated Carers Support Coordinator, Hulya Kazanaksu from Carers Victoria and Dr Medha Gunawardana, the Program Manager, for their hard work in making this day so memorable. We’re also grateful to Carers Victoria for partnering with us to bring this event to life. 💙 The day began with morning tea and a heartfelt welcome speech from Judith Abbott, CEO of Carers Victoria. Carers then enjoyed a lively Bollywood dance, a fun bingo session, and an awards presentation to honor their incredible efforts. Lunch was followed by a delicious dessert, and we wrapped up with karaoke and some energetic Arabic dancing! It was a day of celebration, connection, and well-deserved respite for our carers. Here’s to more moments like these!

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! We’re thrilled to announce the highlights of the 2024 Art Against Ageism competition, which saw an incredible 631 entries from across the nation! Congratulations to our winner, Richa Panicker, for her breathtaking piece 'Joie de Vivre', and our runner-up, Daria Andrews, with 'Stripes and Wrinkles'. Both artists, along with some of finalists, flew to Melbourne for the occasion, making this year's competition truly special. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, judges, and everyone who made this event possible. Your support helps us continue to challenge age-related stereotypes and celebrate the vibrant stories of our seniors through art. Check out the winning artwork and finalists? Explore the inspiring pieces on our website: https://lnkd.in/guURFH67 Maryanne Tadic Nicholas Colicchia Emiliano Zucchi mary lyttle AM Carers Australia LanguageLoop Merri Health Elder Rights Advocacy Jennifer Hayes 🏳️🌈

We are proud to share a recent interview between Dr Medha Gunawardana, AMCS Community Strengthening Manager and Philippa McDonald GAICD from On Point - a podcast series by Compass who cover topics that affect older Australians. Medha explains the challenges our Australian multicultural community can experience when it comes to Enduring Powers of Attorney, and provides advice of how to overcome these challenges and the benefits of putting it in place. Watch the complete video here: https://lnkd.in/gCWCeZZa

In the dynamic senior home care field, AMCS pushes the boundaries with innovative technology. Johan Locke, ICT Manager, shares via Aged & Community Care Providers Association's Aged Care Today Magazine's Spring Issue how AMCS leverages assistive tech and sensors to deliver top-notch, culturally sensitive care. Integrating the AI-driven Humanetix platform, AMCS enhances its service with real-time data insights and proactive care. This includes in-home sensors, fall monitors, and sleep sensors, enabling timely interventions that prioritise client safety and well-being. The result? Improved efficiency, proactive monitoring, and higher client satisfaction. 🔗 Read more about how AMCS redefines home care with technology: https://lnkd.in/gD-fPnNY #AgedCareToday #AgedCareAustralia #HealthcareAustralia Image Source: Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS)

There are a range of upcoming training programs available at no cost for Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) providers. CHSP specific training is important as we prepare for the CHSP transition to the Support at Home Program (1st of July 2027). Register via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/ek6nQ-H5 Resilience and Agility at Work Aged Care Reform Update with Paul Sadler Organisational Change Emotional Intelligence at Work Empathy Fatigue Developing People Communicating with Clients & Managing Challenging Conversations The Basics of DEX Reporting Documentation & Legal Considerations for Professional Staff Health Check-ins for Home Care Collaborative Practice Workshop Career Conversations CHSP Provider ACT Ready Checklist Self Compassion Data Driven Decision Making Supporting Performance Leading Mentally Healthy Teams Leading Through Change Utilising the MAC Provider Portal

Like AMCS, The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) believes that Australia’s future lies in the strength of its diversity. A truly inclusive society that values and celebrates the contributions of all its people, regardless of their background. To continue building this vision, they need to hear from you and hope that you can participate in their national conversation: https://lnkd.in/ghFqrBif

9 October is Ageism Awareness Day - created by EveryAGE Counts to build community support for tackling ageism. Today was the final day of judging our Art Against Ageism competition and our five judges had the difficult task of selecting the top 12 from over 600 entries! Our competition was created to invite people to illustrate the beauty, diverse capabilities & mindset of senior people through artwork and thereby challenge the negative stereotypes of ageing. We take this opportunity to thank our generous sponsors: Elder Rights Advocacy LanguageLoop Carers Victoria Merri Health Pictured here are our judges (L-R) - Nicholas Colicchia, Maryanne Tadic, Emiliano Zucchi, and Leah Londsdale - outside our beautifully renovated Millennium House Community Centre where we held the judging. mary lyttle AM, one of our judges, is not pictured. We will unveil the winners on 30 October!

We know it's important to have a healthy work-life balance, work in a supportive culture, and be a part of making a positive difference in people's lives. At AMCS, we tick all those boxes! We have an exciting career opportunity for a full-time Dementia Care and Support Coordinator based in the northern and western suburbs of Melbourne, as well as a part-time Project & Operations Officer What can we offer you? • NFP salary packaging benefits • Flexible part-time work hours, days, and locations—enjoy a great work-life balance! • An organisational culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity • Ongoing paid training • Be part of a not-for-profit organisation with strong values At AMCS, we care, we support, we empower, and we actively celebrate our colleagues' different abilities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, faiths, and genders. Apply here: Dementia Care and Support Coordinator: https://lnkd.in/gFZvQV3y Project & Operations Officer: https://lnkd.in/gSgGvAti