Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Background

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Background. Language and communication barriers are a particular challenge for people who speak other than English languages. They may not be familiar with cancer services and with services available to support employment. They are more likely to live in the setting ore socioeconomic disadvantage where limited resources and lack of transport may limit access to cancer and employment support. Their cultural beliefs about cancer may lead to fatalistic view about cancer outcomes and thus lack of motivation to work as well as sense of stigma and isolation.