Fronditha Care marked a significant milestone on September 25 with the launch of the Fronditha Care Foundation, an initiative aimed at improving access to culturally appropriate aged care for Australia’s ageing and diverse population.
Prominent journalist Patricia Karvelas officially launched the Foundation, speaking passionately about the challenges faced by older Australians from diverse backgrounds in accessing sensitive, culturally aware care.
“I watched my grandparents interact with a healthcare system that wasn’t built for them, and it put a fire in my belly to advocate for better care. As our population ages, we need more evidence-based, culturally appropriate care for all communities,” she said drawing on her Greek-Australian upbringing.
The Fronditha Care Foundation will provide grants to support research, programs, and advocacy that enhance the health and wellbeing of elders from culturally diverse backgrounds. It also seeks to drive collaboration between researchers, corporates, and not-for-profits to implement meaningful change across the country’s aged care system.
Dr Stella Laletas, Chair of the Fronditha Care Foundation, called the launch “a pivotal moment for culturally appropriate aged care in Australia,” reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to creating lasting, positive change for elders from diverse communities.
The Foundation has already partnered with leading organisations such as Dementia Australia and Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia to spearhead its mission.
Fronditha Care CEO Faye Spiteri OAM, who emceed the launch, spoke of the organisation’s nearly 50 years of expertise in culturally specific care, particularly within the Greek-Australian community, and how the Foundation will play a critical role in shaping the future of aged care for all culturally diverse elders.
