The main body representing ethnic communities is highlighting the unique needs of ageing Australians from non-English speaking backgrounds.
One of main policy focal points for the Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia is the challenge of securing access to services for those for whom English is not their first language.
Members of migrant and refugee communities are also described as culturally and linguistically diverse, or CALD, Australians.
FECCA's Tina Karanastasis told Brianna Roberts it's an issue that needs sustained attention.
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