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