Aashirwad Rest Home Project Presenter, Jeet Suchdev

Auckland As per 2006 census reports, Out of a Total Population of 1.4 million, 95,000 is constituted by South Asian Communities

South Asian Communities As per the 2006 Census reports, Out of the 95,000 South Asian, close to 74,000 people are of Indian Origin and about 5,000 people of Srilankan origin

The Elderly 5,295 South Asians aged 65 and Over Source: 2006 Census Reports

The Elderly 5,295 South Asians aged 65 and Over 567 Srilankans Source: 2006 Census Reports

The Elderly 5,295 South Asians aged 65 and Over 567 Srilankans 4,128 Indians Source: 2006 Census Reports

The Elderly 5,295 South Asians aged 65 and Over 567 Srilankans 4,128 Indians 600 Other South Asians Source: 2006 Census Reports

Projections Source: Auckland Regional Council, Statistics NZ

The Survey Sample Size : 500 participants of South Asian Origin Method : Personal Interview

Results Old Age Care is IMPORTANT for the Community Agree Disagree

Results L inguistic Barriers, F ood Habits, C ultural Sensitivity, L imited Adaptability, M obility & S ocialisation are IMPORTANT concerns Agree Disagree

Results Organisations sensitive to L anguage, S ocial L eisure, E motional & C ultural Needs of the Elders DO NOT EXIST Agree Disagree

Results SUPPORT the Idea of a Culturally Appropriate Old Age Care home for the Community Elders Agree Disagree

Growing Concerns for Elders Communication

Growing Concerns for Elders Food

Growing Concerns for Elders Companionship

Growing Concerns for Elders Access to places of worship

Growing Concerns for Elders Culturally Appropriate Care

Benefits Improved well-being Cultural comfort Family assurance – peace of mind Improved mental and physical health

Support Community and community organizations Religious houses Funding trusts eg. ASB Trust, Lions Foundation, Lotteries Commission Political leaders