Community Connections is fostering cultural diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Join us in building bridges between communities and enhancing service accessibility for everyone. We run a range of initiatives that build community and support the sector. Organisations, community groups, and individuals committed to enhancing service delivery, social connectedness and promoting cultural diversity are invited to join us in building bridges between communities and enhancing service accessibility for everyone.
Objectives:
Enhance Social Connectedness: We facilitate meaningful interactions within culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and bridge gaps with broader society. Our aim is to reduce isolation and foster resilience through collaboration, participation, and support.
Bridge Service Gaps: By identifying barriers faced by CALD communities, we collaborate closely with service providers to deliver culturally appropriate support. Our tailored training sessions ensure a deep understanding of cultural diversity, promoting respect and inclusion.
Foster Collaboration: Our training sessions are designed for service providers, community leaders, and stakeholders to increase cultural competence and understanding. We foster respect for diverse backgrounds and encourage intercultural exchange.
Promote Cultural Awareness and Diversity: Our training sessions are designed for service providers, community leaders, and stakeholders to increase cultural competence and understanding. We foster respect for diverse backgrounds and encourage intercultural exchange.
Organise and Participate in Community Events: We host and actively participate in events celebrating cultural diversity. These events offer platforms for intercultural exchange and opportunities for CALD communities to engage with service providers in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
This initiative aims to strengthen engagement, relationships, and trust between emergency services and CALD communities. The network comprises members from both services and CALD community group leaders/representatives, providing a forum for two-way communication.
GMS Diversity Group - Multicultural Lunch, Conversations and Connections (MLCC)
This initiative fosters social connectedness through regular multicultural lunches that bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds. It facilitates improved communication and stronger connections with CALD community leaders and members, ensuring better access to services and creating a space for cultural exchange and collaborative dialogue.
Introduction to Diversity Awareness & Cultural Competence Training
We promote cultural sensitivity by offering Cultural Awareness Training, including Introduction to Diversity Awareness and Introduction to Cultural Competence, to foster an inclusive and multicultural Gippsland.
Strengthened Cultural Competence: Equip your team with the skills to work effectively in diverse environments.
Enhanced Engagement: Foster a sense of belonging and participation among diverse groups.
Increased Accessibility: Break down barriers to essential services for CALD communities.
Community Resilience: Build stronger, interconnected communities through collaboration.
How You Can Get Involved
Engage
Connect with CALD communities through events and training we facilitate.
Collaborate
Work alongside us to adapt your offerings to be culturally appropriate and accessible.
Network
Join our networking initiatives and create supportive partnerships, to enhance service delivery in Gippsland.
GMS is made up of an outstanding group of professionals. Their continued assistance with the weekly care of my mother has been terrific and I appreciate their timely communication when circumstances change. Highly recommended.
- Brian Ford
When GMS came into my life, I was at rock bottom, having the carers from GMS come into my home and provide me support pulled me out of that dark place. Having GMS Carers inspired me to continue my grandson’s legacy, they made the perfect match for me and my carer. Both the carers and the GMS Office staff are lovely, very professional, and approachable. They care so much about me and the services they provide. GMS has made me into a different person to where I started. Team awesome.
- Annie Slocombe
Having the GMS Carers provide services for Val and her Husband has lifted a weight off her shoulders. She said she is very happy with the Carers GMS sends to her and said they are just wonderful and deserve all the praise.
