The Multicultural Carers’ and Disability Support Program offers a unique social support opportunity for carers and care recipients. The program was established eight years ago with only two language groups. In 1997, the program grew to include five groups in five ethno specific languages located in the Northern Region. Since its expansion in 2001, the program has grown considerably to include seven ethno specific languages (Arabic, Turkish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian, Greek and Afghan). ADEC now runs 12 language specific Carers’ support groups.
A break down of carers’ groups across two regions is shown below.
Northern Metropolitan region
| Group | Location |
Facilitator |
Chinese Carer Support Group |
ADEC, |
Wallace Leung |
Vietnamese Carer Support Group |
ADEC |
Chau Tran |
Arabic Carer Support Group |
ADEC |
Samia Mina |
Arabic group for people |
ADEC |
Samia Mina |
Turkish Carer Support Group |
ADEC |
Hacer Tuncel |
Italian Carer Support Group |
ADEC |
Stephanie Merazzi |
Greek Carer Support Group |
ADEC |
Effie Meehan |
Southern Metropolitan Region
Group |
Location |
Facilitator |
Vietnamese Carer Support Group |
Springvale Neighborhood House, 46-50 Queens Ave, |
Chau Tran |
Turkish Carer Support Group |
Springvale |
Hacer Tuncel |
Arabic Carer Support Group |
Springvale |
Samia Mina |
Chinese Carer Support Group |
Dandenong Health Centre, |
Wallace Leung |
Afghan Support Group |
Dandenong |
Shaima Shahbaz |
Turkish Support Group |
Dandenong |
Hacer Tuncel |
All groups meet on a monthly basis, for further details please contact the Program Coordinator or the Group Facilitator on 94801666
Program Structure
The program consists of a Coordinator and Bi-lingual workers (Group Facilitators). The main duties of Group Facilitators are to:
Partnerships
Partnerships are one of the most successful methods in order achieve targets and complement relevant services. The program has developed very successful partnerships with services providers across all regions.
Program objectives
Aims of groups
Groups’ outcomes
If you would like any further information about the Multicultural Carers’ and Disability Support program, please contact:
Laurice Demian
Multicultural Carers’ and Disability Support Coordinator
Phone: (03) 9480 1666
Fax: (03) 9480 3444
Email: laurice@adec.org.au