Ethnic Link Services is here to help older people from non-English speaking backgrounds to remain living independently at home and in the community.
We help communicate in the language of choice and ensure that all cultural traditions and beliefs are considered.
Our bilingual and bicultural staff are trained in aged care service delivery to support older people and carers
What can we do?
We provide interpreting services, liaise between providers, help with correspondence, get people involved in activities and run language-specific programs.
Most importantly, we provide home visits and social support for vulnerable or isolated people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
This is a statewide service for people aged 65 and over and their carers. We have offices in metropolitan Adelaide, the Riverland and Whyalla.
How do you access our services?
For referrals, phone My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 and let them know that you want to receive our services. If you require assistance with language to do this, or would like more information about our services, please contact us.
Get in touch at els@unitingsa.com.au or by calling us at the following locations:
METROPOLITAN: (08) 8448 6260
RIVERLAND: (08) 8548 9400
WHYALLA: 0476 829 377
FREE CALL FOR COUNTRY CALLERS: 1800 648 598
EthnicLinks Information Hub
Our EthnicLinks Information Hub connects older people from diverse cultures with the services they need to live their best lives – at home and in the community.
There are many services available to assist older people to live safely and independently, including domestic support, such as cleaning and meals, transport to appointments, gardening, social support, and personal and nursing care.
However, many older people – especially those whose first language isn’t English – struggle to find and access the support they need. Having to register for services can be confusing and it’s sometimes hard to know where to start.
That’s where our EthnicLinks Information Hub can help. We offer free information and support in a person’s preferred language to help them:
Understand the range of services available to them so they can make informed decisions about their care
Register with My Aged Care
Navigate the aged care system so that they access services which are right for them
For more information, contact our Multicultural Aged Care Navigator Deepak Dev on 0422 978 161 or ethniclinks@unitingsa.com.au.
Alternatively, view one of our translated, or English, brochures below.
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