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

2. 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

3. 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
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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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