Fortis Consulting

25/09/2026

A welcoming table and an open conversation for our multicultural carers.

Keeping connection strong across languages, generations, and health changes is a shared experience across our diverse communities.

On Wednesday 14 October, AfCAS invites you to When Words Change. We are bringing multicultural and multilingual carers together for a relaxed brunch to talk about what communication, care, and cultural connection mean in everyday life.

There are no formal presentations or pressure to speak, just an open, respectful room where your presence is valued and your community’s voice is heard.

🗓 When: Wednesday 14 October 2026 | 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Where: AfCAS, 544 William Street, Mount Lawley (free street parking available)

🎟 Cost: Free (light lunch provided)

RSVP by 9 October 2026

Link: https://events.humanitix.com/when-words-change-a-carers-week-conversation

👉 It is essential for catering purposed that you reserve your seat through the link or the QR code in the flyer below:

24/09/2026

Fortis Consulting is proud to collaborate with organisations committed to improving outcomes for culturally and linguistically diverse seniors.

This interview from AfCAS highlights the real-life experiences of carers and the vital role culturally appropriate training plays in supporting people living with dementia and their families. We encourage anyone working in aged care, community services, or caring for a loved one to take a look.

Together, we can build more inclusive and culturally responsive care communities.

Video features: Mary Gurgone and Ian Thompson



Looking to improve your dementia care skills? this video is for you!

21/07/2026

❄️ Winter is a timely reminder that protecting older people starts with accessible, trusted health information.

Older people are at greater risk of serious illness from influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. Research from WHO, the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing studies shows that culturally appropriate communication and information in a person's preferred language can improve health literacy scores by around 20-30%, build confidence and support informed vaccination decisions.

As the WA member of the PICAC Alliance, Fortis Consulting is committed to advancing equitable healthcare because we believe it begins with communication that everyone can understand. That's why we're proud to support aged care providers and multicultural communities by sharing multilingual winter vaccination resources developed to help older people access trusted information in their own language.

By reducing language barriers, we can help improve awareness, encourage informed conversations with healthcare professionals and support healthier communities this winter.

Explore the free multilingual winter vaccination resources and share them with your staff, Culturally and Linguistic Diverse (CALD) clients and communities.

Together, we can make trusted health information accessible to everyone. Speak to your GP, pharmacist or healthcare provider to learn more and book your vaccination.

📚 Access the translated resources and resource pack:
https://picacalliance.org/resources/winter-vaccination-translated-resources/

🔗 Learn more about winter vaccinations and how to stay protected:
https://www.health.gov.au/winter-vaccinations

📍 Find a vaccination provider near you or speak with your GP/pharmacist:
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/australian-health-services

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:
https://lnkd.in/dfBG9UzD

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
https://lnkd.in/dj4juMeT

*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

Understand how will help with your organisation, and register for hosted by DoH.

aged care funding: 16 May 2023
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In-home aged care : 18 May 2023
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