Filipinos/Filipinas in QLD - Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
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Filipinos/Filipinas in QLD - Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing
Filipinos/Filipinas in Queensland Presented by Luz & Felix Salvador Disclaimer: The following cultural briefing has been graciously provided by the respective authors to provide insight into the impacts of ageing on the Filipino community. This presentation is a synthesis of information from a source believed to be reliable. Diversicare gives no warranty that the said base sources are correct, and accepts no responsibility for any resultant errors contained herein or for decision and actions taken as a result and any damage. This presentation may not be re-used or redistributed, and is intended for reference only. Please contact the respective authors of this presentation for further access or permission to use any of the content or email [email protected] for other materials. Diversicare 2009 Introduction This project received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing under the Community Partners Program. With this presentation we hope to give you some understanding of the culture and care of Filipino people. Diversicare 2009 SOURCE: Lonely Planet Publications 2009, Lonely Planet, viewed 12 June 2009, <http://http://www.lonelyplanet.com> Diversicare 2009 • • • • • • • • • CURRENT STATISTICS MIGRATION HISTORY COMMUNICATION FAMILY STRUCTURE PRIVACY PERCEPTION OF ILLNESS RELIGIOUS PRACTICES DIET TABOO SUBJECTS Diversicare 2009 CURRENT STATISTICS Diversicare 2009 in Australia 120 540 SOURCE. Department of Immigration and Citizenship 2006, Community Information Summary: Philippines-born, Commonwealth DIAC, Canberra Diversicare 2009 in Queensland 18 710 SOURCE. Department of Immigration and Citizenship 2006, Community Information Summary: Philippines-born, Commonwealth DIAC, Canberra Diversicare 2009 in Townsville 671 SOURCE. The New Townsville City 2008, A Demographic Profile - Edition Two, Council's Social Planning Unit, Community Infrastructure Planning and Development Section, Townsville Diversicare 2009 MIGRATION Diversicare 2009 COMMUNICATION 1. Input about effective communication 2. 72 dialects yet English is well understood from Grade 1 – college 3. Interpreters are still required 4. Shy and sensitive Diversicare 2009 DEMONSTRATING RESPECT A. Use of Miss, Mrs & Mr B. Greeting C. Informal conversation ? ? Diversicare 2009 VERBAL AND NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION VERBAL COMMUNICATION 1. English proficiency 2. Culture-based Communication Guide NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION 1. Pace of Conversation 2. Physical Distance 3. Eye Contact 4. Emotional Responsiveness 5. Body Movement 6. Touch Diversicare 2009 FAMILY STRUCTURE 1. Close family ties 2. Respect for the elders Diversicare 2009 PRIVACY 1. 2. 3. 4. Personal information – private Treasure personal belongings Personal hygiene Financial matters Diversicare 2009 PERCEPTION OF ILLNESS 1. Quiet about their illness 2. Some still prefer old medicine – tradition 3. Rather stay at home than hospital (prefer family care) 4. Elderly are not informed of a terminal illness Diversicare 2009 RELIGIOUS PRACTICES • 80 % Roman Catholic • Celebrate all religious events within the year with the family Diversicare 2009 DIET • Traditional menu – i.e. rice, fish and vegetables • Some old people will have rice three times a day • Do not have wine/liquor during meals • Coffee is only served in the morning • Juice is not a common drink – prefer water Diversicare 2009 TABOO SUBJECTS • Pre-marital sex is not common • Sex subjects seldom discussed in the family • Death is not discussed often in the family – they do not wan to discuss or prepare for it Diversicare 2009 VALUES • EDUCATION – they try their best to send children to university no matter what • RELIGION – does not even matter how old they are, they still want to participate in religious practices Diversicare 2009 VALUES • ECONOMIC STABILITY – as long as they can still stand their own and are financially stable, they would prefer to be on their own rather than going to a home • FAMILY – as mentioned, close family ties; and – respect for elders Diversicare 2009 any questions? Diversicare 2009