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Aashirwad Rest Home Project
Presenter,Jeet Suchdev
Auckland
7%
93%
South Asian Total
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
78%
5%16%
Indians
Srilankans
Other South Asians
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
5,295South Asians
aged65 and Over
Source: 2006 Census Reports
The Elderly
5,295South Asians
aged65 and Over
567Srilankans
Source: 2006 Census Reports
The Elderly
5,295South Asians
aged65 and Over
567Srilankans
4,128
Indians
Source: 2006 Census Reports
The Elderly
5,295South Asians
aged65 and Over
567Srilankans
4,128
Indians600Other South Asians
Source: 2006 Census Reports
Projections
Source: Auckland Regional Council, Statistics NZ
2006 2011 2016 2021 2026
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20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
95,058
102,853
110,772
118,637
126,349
Population
The Survey
Sample Size : 500 participants of South Asian Origin
Method : Personal Interview
Results
12%
88%
Old Age Care is IMPORTANT for the Community
Agree
Disagree
Results
Linguistic Barriers, Food Habits, Cultural
Sensitivity, Limited Adaptability, Mobility &
Socialisation are IMPORTANT concerns11%
89%
Agree
Disagree
Results
Organisations sensitive to Language, Social
Leisure, Emotional & Cultural Needs of the Elders DO NOT EXIST
16%
84%
Agree
Disagree
Results
SUPPORT the Idea of a Culturally Appropriate Old Age Care home for the Community Elders
12%
88%
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