Fortis Consulting

12/03/2026

PICAC WA was pleased to present alongside AFCAS (The Association for Culturally Appropriate Services) at a Lunar New Year community event, to promote the importance of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) and its role in supporting older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The event provided an opportunity to highlight the ACVVS program and the important role volunteer visitors play in building connection and companionship for older people, while also engaging with community organisations and volunteers involved in delivering the program.
The event brought together aged care providers and community visitors to connect and cooperate, while celebrating culture through traditional dance and other cultural performances.
PICAC WA values opportunities to work alongside organisations such as AFCAS to help raise awareness of the Community Visitor Program and support culturally appropriate engagement with older people across the aged care sector.
Thank you to AFCAS and the volunteers involved in the ACVVS for their ongoing work supporting older people in the community.

01/08/2023

15/06/2023

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15). is a global issue that affects millions of older adults worldwide, often leaving them vulnerable and isolated.
In Australia, a survey that was done by Australian Institute of Family Studies ( ) in 2022 have shown 15% of community-dwelling people aged 65 and above from CALD backgrounds have experienced abuse in the past 12 months. Psychological abuse is the most common abuse subtype (12%)
Read the research findings here:
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09/06/2023

Survey aims to improve the delivery of care to older Australians living in Residential Aged Care Facilities with limited English proficiency.

PICAC Alliance has been approached by Monash University researchers ( working in partnership with PICAC VIC) to kindly assist in circulating the survey for their project on Communicating with aged care residents with limited English proficiency survey. Everyone who works in or visits Residential Aged Care Facilities is invited to complete a 20-minute anonymous survey. Participants will go in the draw for one of 10 x $50 eGift cards!

Survey link:

Communicating with aged care residents with limited English proficiency survey

23/05/2023

Resources are LIVE on Fortis website. No matter you are service providers in or simply interested in our content, you are able to access the resources for free!

Check out pre-recorded at
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*Fortis Consulting is the Partner in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) in WA. PICAC Alliance is a national program funded by the Department of Health and Ageing. By running this program, Fortis will support all Aged Care providers in WA in building and embedding in everyday care and .

Myths of dementia exist because people are not fully aware of what dementia is and how it happens and develop in the brain. Especially under a cultural and

16/05/2023

Marketing officer Xu shared 5 tips in her latest presentation at Mandurah Multicultural Network Meeting about how to speak the language in marketing campaigns and public speeches.
She shared "Don't assume you know your audience, and don't feel ashamed when making mistakes. We want to move toward that is aware and proactive, creating a space where everyone feels and ".

09/05/2023

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aged care funding: 16 May 2023
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In-home aged care : 18 May 2023
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08/05/2023

Good morning! Your is here!
Talking about unpredictable life:
We have all faced unexpected obstacles in our lives, whether it be a sudden change in our personal or professional lives, a global pandemic, or a natural disaster. These events can be overwhelming and stressful, but it is often during these times that we discover our own resilience and ability to persevere.
is not just about bouncing back from tough times, it's about using those experiences to grow stronger, more adaptable, and more confident than ever before.
We could not predict or stop what is going to happen next, but we can stay strong and believe we are capable of overcoming them. Discover how to manage stress, understand your emotions, build resilience and support your mental health, our expert speaker has her top tips and insights to share with you! Check our pre-recorded webinars out on Fortis YouTube Podcast:
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04/05/2023

Great news! We just launched our very first Resilience & Mental Wellbeing webinar series on the YouTube podcast! Check it out on our event page or visit link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsd80YUjKq7PRc-4z5Vg9kWsXHl2FFram

Please leave a comment under the video and feel free share the resources with those in need!

What exactly is resilience? It is the power supporting us to get through tough times. It is an ability to cope with/recover from setbacks, stressful moments...