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Browse resources created and collated by ARIIA as a trusted, evidence-based guide to supporting innovation across the aged care sector.

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Cup of tea

Cup of tea is a short animated video from Anglicare Northern Territory that tells the story of an elderly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carer Betty and her husband Brett, who requires daily aged care. Betty also cares for her grandchildren and finds she is not coping with all the daily caring responsibilities (available in English, Yolngu Matha and Anindilyakwa). 

Added 01 Aug 2022
Guidance
Abridged guidelines for diagnosis and care of Aboriginal People with dementia in remote communities

These guidelines from the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre have been provided to ensure that people with dementia who live in remote communities are correctly diagnosed and receive the services that they, and their families, require.

Added 01 Aug 2022
Guidance
Best-practice guide to cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending primary care

This is a guide from the University of Melbourne to support best practice in primary health care settings for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in relation to cognitive impairment and dementia.

Added 01 Aug 2022
Tool
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communication cards

These illustrated cue cards from Dementia Support Australia assist carers/care staff to understand the care needs of a person and create opportunities to build trust and security while reducing anxiety.

Added 01 Aug 2022
Information Sheet
Supporting an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander with dementia move into aged care

This helpsheet from Dementia Support Australia provides tips and practical information to help you support an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person with dementia feel more settled in their new care environment.

Added 01 Aug 2022
Webpage
Assistive technology

Much assistive technology is aimed at supporting people with dementia and their carers at home. This webpage from The Victorian Government Department of Health provides information about the types of technology available, and tips about choosing technology that works for you.

Added 01 Aug 2022
e-Learning
Dementia specific training and resources

This free online training from The Advance Project focuses on initiating end-of-life conversations and assessing palliative care needs of people living with dementia. The training and resources have been specifically created for clinicians, managers, and careworkers in aged and primary care settings to build confidence, capacity and skills.

Added 29 Jul 2022
e-Learning
Centre for Dementia Learning

This resource provided by Dementia Australia explores a wide range of tools and programs for organisations and staff supporting people living with dementia.

Added 29 Jul 2022
Information Sheet
A roadmap for quality dementia care

Information regarding quality dementia care - focusing on three key areas: Dementia support pathways, building workforce capability, and dementia-friendly design.

Added 29 Jul 2022
e-Learning
Appropriate use of benzodiazepines and other sedatives (course)

In this course from Dementia Training Australia, you will learn about the role benzodiazepines and other sedative medications may play in supporting a person experiencing responsive behaviours and use case studies to help you develop an individualised and evidence-based management plan for people in your care.

Added 29 Jul 2022