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Chronic Disease Prevention in Multicultural Communities
Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease are on the rise in Australia, and are now the nation’s leading cause of death and disability. Alarmingly, rates are higher in migrant communities than the Australian-born population. To raise awareness of chronic diseases and improve the accessibility of chronic disease prevention programs, ECCV has partnered with Diabetes Victoria to undertake in-depth consultations with members of multicultural communities to hear their perspectives on chronic diseases.
Research was conducted about how community members could be encouraged to think more about healthy living and to participate in prevention education programs. Through these consultations, ECCV and Diabetes Victoria have gathered an understanding of the barriers and enablers to joining, participating in, and completing education programs.
The Chronic Disease Prevention in Multicultural Communities report presents the findings from this research. It details how organisations providing chronic disease prevention education can tailor their programs to the needs of specific communities, by providing skills and knowledge in a culturally appropriate manner, along with appropriately translated resources, and education at accessible locations and through gatherings central to the lives of communities. It also emphasises the importance of peer learning, bicultural facilitators, practical learning experiences, and of ongoing engagement with communities to ensure that lifestyle changes are sustained.
The recommendations in this report should be considered by all organisations interested in attaining better health outcomes and reducing the incidence of chronic disease in multicultural communities.
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Pre-Budget Submission 2022-23
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2022
Submission to the Inquiry into Support for Older Victorians from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds
2021
“We are all in this together”: Lived experiences of racism consultation report
Bridging the Health Gap Report
Submission to the Review of the Disability Act 2006 (Vic)
Working for Victoria and the Multicultural Sector Policy Paper
Submission on the Draft Health and Human Services Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan 2022-2026
Submission to the Inquiry into Economic Equity for Victorian Women
Submission on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act
Submission to the Ministerial Taskforce on Workplace Sexual Harassment
Recommendations for a Culturally Responsive Mental Health System
Analysis of the Victorian Budget 2021-22 – Mental Health
Analysis of the Victorian Budget 2021-22
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