Connecting the pieces - A diversity, wellness & reablement podcast
The Eastern Sector Development Team host conversations about inclusive and responsive aged care services. We promote an intersectional approach to service delivery that recognises and responds to consumers diversity, their preferences, lived experiences and supports them to be empowered and active participants in their care. Our podcasts will explore person-centred care through a wellness and reablement model that is intrinsically aligned to progressive and inclusive diversity practice.
Connecting the pieces - A diversity, wellness & reablement podcast
Knowing your community – creating an inclusive and representative service
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Eastern Sector Development Team
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Season 1
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Episode 11
To be connected to their community, organisations need to learn about the diversity, experiences and aspirations of people living in their local area. They need to ensure there is representation of the local community within their clients, staff and volunteers.
Understanding these demographic profiles, identifying areas of underrepresentation and responding to the experiences of local people is all part of “Knowing your Community”. In this podcast the ESDT discuss the idea of “Knowing your Community” in detail, with consideration given to data and demographic profiles, removing barriers and the need to develop evidenced-based plans for good diversity practice to have an impact.