Premier

Care And Comfort For Older Indian Victorians

28 August 2018

Families in our state’s Indian communities will have peace of mind that their elderly loved ones are getting the care they need, under a re-elected Andrews Labor Government.

Premier Daniel Andrews has today announced that only a re-elected Labor Government will invest up to $14.5 million to purchase land for two new Indian aged-care facilities in Melbourne’s west and south-east.

This announcement will help ensure older Indian Victorians receive the care and comfort they deserve, while also giving their families peace of mind.

Aged care services dedicated to specific multicultural communities can make all the difference in helping older Victorians feel at home.

From offering traditional food to hosting dedicated spaces to practice religion and culture, these facilities ensure that older generations remain connected to their roots.

Research has also shown that those suffering from dementia often revert to their mother tongue. By having staff onsite that speak that same language, residents can be better understood and cared for.

Almost 170,000 Victorians were born in India, making our state home to the largest India-born population in Australia.

This announcement recognises our large Indian communities in Melbourne’s west and south-east, with land to be purchased in these locations, ensuring residents can remain close to their families.

Under the previous Liberal Government, public aged care beds were set to be privatised, hurting older Victorians and their loved ones. Only Labor recognises the vast contribution of older Indian Victorians and is willing to make the investments that really matter.

Quotes attributable to Premier Daniel Andrews

“This represents a monumental investment in our Indian communities. Many have advocated for this for more than a decade, and only Labor will deliver.”

“Our older generations have contributed so much to our state – it’s only fitting we make sure they get the dignity and respect they deserve in their later years.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Ageing Martin Foley

“We have so many diverse families and communities across Melbourne. Catering for different cultures in our aged care services gives peace of mind to our elderly residents and their loved ones.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Multiculturalism Robin Scott

“We’ll always value the views of our Indian communities. So, when they told us more needed to be done to support their older generations, we listened.”

Reviewed 19 August 2020

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