Being reflective, responsive and relevant to culture and language The MAC Library has resources and supports to make it easy!

What is the MAC Library? The Multicultural Aged Care Library (MAC Library) is a diversity resource centre that is funded by the Department of Health through the Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) Programme Largest CALD Ageing specific collection in Australia Specialises in resources to support the worker in providing culturally appropriate care With the introduction of the Aged Care Diversity Framework, the collection focus has been expanded

How can we help? 3-Pronged Approach Drop in library service Open 5 days a week, Mon-Fri 10-4 Borrowing in person, over the phone, and via email Mobile library service Monthly visits to facilities and community care services Targeted resources and 1-on-1 support Information line Mon-Fri 9-5 Support over the phone

Resources available Communication aids Communication guides, phrase cards, phrase guides and dictionaries 42 languages Transcultural nursing resources, caring for different cultures Cultural competency, and cultural intelligence resources Culture and customs guides Activities and games Costumes Musical instruments DVDs and CDs

Resources available Factsheets & activities Cultural Activity Resource Sets 6 cultures, 7 languages Montessori memory of smell kits Chinese decorating kits Easter egg sleeves Many more being developed

How to access the collection Fill out and sign a membership form Visit the library online catalogue Library.mac.org.au Borrowing is for 4 weeks Extensions are available on request No membership fee

MAC Library 94 Henley Beach Road, Mile End 08 8241 9900 Library.mac.org.au library@mac.org.au