Our Impact

Our Impact

Cura Aged Care is a not-for-profit organisation that is committed to improving our community through the provision of healthcare services to the aged. We focus on building and nurturing a caring and inclusive community. Over the last two decades – and counting – we have focused on making a long-lasting positive impact through our work.

Discover how far our impact spans.

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Our Culturally Inclusive Workplace

Our impact starts from within. We cultivate a diverse and inclusive organisational culture that stems from our multicultural background. Our staff speak over 65 different languages and are committed to ensuring that everyone has equal access and opportunities in the workplace.

Promoting Social Harmony Through Culturally Diverse Communities At Cura Aged Care

At Cura, we’re proud to advocate for culturally diverse communities and educate schools and workplaces about the benefits of cultural diversity. Our training programs educate students and staff about different cultures and how to embrace them. In this way, they can become more aware of other cultures as well as their own.

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Your generous assistance will be carefully allocated towards the provision of aged care services as well as supporting emerging multicultural communities on the Gold Coast.
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Supporting Emerging Multicultural Communities

Our community development programs support new residents in Australia, assisting them with grants, events, and networking opportunities. These programs assist new members of the community to connect with others, overcome cultural or language barriers, and gain access to the support they need.

Inclusivity Training & Development

We aim to foster greater understanding and empathy for other cultures through our cultural inclusivity training sessions. Strong cultural diversity within organisations can lead to a range of benefits for businesses, from economic benefits to enriching innovation by providing a range of varying perspectives.

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At Cura Aged Care, we proudly support our community and have several opportunities for volunteers to join us in providing seniors or persons living with disabilities with additional support or companionship. Becoming a volunteer at Cura is a great way to meet new people, give back to your community and enrich the lives of our clients.

Join us today and start your journey towards meeting new friends, gaining new skills and giving back to others.

FAQs

Cura Aged Care offers multiple ways to support our mission and the seniors we care for:

Volunteering: Join us as a volunteer and make a positive impact on our clients lives.
Donations: Your contributions help us provide quality care, services and community participation programs.
Corporate Partnership (MCCGC): Become a member of our corporate brand, MCCGC, and engage in community-driven initiatives.
Employment: Explore career opportunities to make a direct impact on seniors’ well-being. Your support, in any form, enriches the lives of our clients and strengthens our community.

At Cura we are proud to provide care and assistance to more than 665 seniors in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

Absolutely, we provide multicultural care and support at Cura Aged Care. We understand the importance of cultural sensitivity and offer Aged Care services that cater to seniors from diverse backgrounds. Our multicultural team is fluent in several languages, ensuring effective communication and personalised care. Whether you require assistance with daily tasks, social support, or community connections, our commitment is to enhance your quality of life while respecting and embracing your cultural identity.

If you are interested in joining the Cura team and making a positive impact on people’s lives? We welcome individuals who share our passion for creating meaningful change. If you’re looking to work with a team of like-minded professionals and build a rewarding career, check out our Careers page for information on current job openings. Your journey to making a difference starts here.

Latest News

Change to Personal Care Contributions From 1 October 2026

From 1 October 2026, the Australian Government will fully fund approved personal care services for eligible older people who are Support at Home participants. Participants who are approved for personal care services and have available Support at Home funding will no longer pay contributions for these services.What is changing?If your support plan includes personal care…

What to Expect from an Aged Care Assessment: The ACAT and RAS Process Explained

If you've started looking into government-funded support for yourself or a parent, you've probably been told the same thing by everyone: the first step is an aged care assessment. It sounds official and a little daunting, and most families aren't sure what it actually involves, how long it takes, or what happens afterwards. The good…

Aged Care for Mandarin-Speaking Families on the Gold Coast: A Cultural Care Guide

Finding the right support for an ageing parent is hard enough. Finding it in a language they understand, delivered by someone who shares their culture, can feel even harder. If you are searching for aged care for a Mandarin-speaking family member on the Gold Coast, you are not just looking for help with showers and…

What Can a Home Care Package Pay For? A Plain-English Guide to What You Can Spend Your Aged Care Package On

If you or someone you love has just been approved for funding, one of the very first questions families ask is simple but surprisingly hard to answer: what can I spend my aged care package on? It feels like it should be straightforward, yet the rules, categories and budgets can make even confident families second-guess…

What Are the 8 Levels of Support at Home? The New Aged Care Classifications Explained

If you’ve been told a loved one will receive funding under the new Support at Home program, the first question is usually a practical one: how much help will they actually get? So what are the 8 levels of Support at Home, and how do you know which one fits your family’s situation? Since the…

Why Language-Matched Care Workers Matter: The Hidden Cost of CALD Aged Care Mismatches

For more than a million older Australians, the carer who walks through the front door each morning doesn't share their first language. They might smile, gesture, point at a checklist, but the conversation that should happen, the one about pain, family, fear, food, faith, simply doesn't. This is the everyday reality of a cultural mismatch…

How to Talk to Parents About Aged Care: A Step-by-Step Conversation Guide

You've noticed the signs. Maybe Dad is moving more slowly, Mum's fridge is emptier than it should be, or the mail has started piling up on the hall table. You know it's time, but every time you think about how to talk to parents about aged care, you freeze. What if they get upset? What…

The Lifesaving Role of Multilingual Aged Care Services

Imagine waking up in your own home with stabbing chest pain, but the support worker beside you doesn't understand your language. For thousands of seniors receiving at-home support, this terrifying inability to communicate basic needs isn't a nightmare—it is a daily reality they must navigate. Medical research shows that profound linguistic isolation goes beyond simple…

How to Get Ready for Support at Home: Eligibility, Services, and Next Steps for Families

You’ve noticed the mail is piling up, or perhaps the kitchen isn't as clean as usual. According to family care experts, these subtle red flags often signal a turning point where a family recognises the need for aged care assistance. Your priority is keeping your loved one safe while unlocking the physical and emotional benefits…
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Problems We Solve

At Cura Aged Care, we’re here to help. We have worked hard to cultivate close ties with our local communities, helping to enrich the lives of those who need a little extra support. Here are some of the ways in which we can help you.