'I feel the love from the community': Elderly and people with disabilities express joy over Christmas parties

The elderly and people with disabilities express joy over the Christmas party set out by their carers. These gestures show that they are loved, valued, and cared for.

The elderly and people with disabilities express joy over the Christmas party set out by Heartcare Health Services. Source: Ery Rivera

Key Points

• Christmas gatherings are part of Filipino tradition.
• Delectable Filipino dishes, dancing, fun games, and gift-giving are part of the Christmas celebration.
• People with disabilities and the elderly in Australia are valued in the community.

The Christmas season is a 'home' for Filipinos abroad.

Filipino-Australian Christmas party organisers show the 'love sign' in one of their photo ops during their celebration in Sydney. Source: Ery Rivera