Resources
Explore resources from a range of sources across the aged care sector - including government, research, academic and practice-based materials - curated by ARIIA to support evidence-informed practice and innovation.
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“It's about rights”: the Bunya project’s Indigenous Australian voices on health care curricula and practice
This Open Access article by Manton et al. details the Bunya Project, an Indigenous-led participatory action research effort designed to support non-Indigenous university staff and curriculum development through partnerships with Indigenous community-controlled organizations.
Inclusive and culturally safe governance
This guide by the Aged Care Quality Commission details how to provide culturally safe governance of aged care services.
List of Elder Care support providers
This list from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing details the current providers delivering the Elder Care Support program across Australia (2026).
'Let's talk ageing' with Cassara Hardie on Indigenous aged care rights and required reform
This video by the Australian Human Rights Commission, has Cassara Hardie a proud Dunghutti woman, discussing Indigenous aged care rights and recommended reforms, with Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM.
Developing a best-practice guide to support care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with cognitive impairment and dementia
This Open Access article by Hughson et al. describes the development of a best-practice guide for cognitive and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Cultural safety in rural and remote Aboriginal Aged Care
This project and training resources by SAHMRI are informed by a pilot study and evaluate an evidence-based model for culturally safe aged care. The views of First Nations participants informed the development of six cultural safety in aged care principles that provided the foundation for a training program for an aged care organisations.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care program manual
This manual from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is for aged care service providers who receive funding under the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program. It outlines the requirements of the program including service planning, staffing, health and safety, quality and advocacy.
Discussing choices - Indigenous advance care plans
This learning resource video from Palliative Care Australia acts as a culturally safe and practical case study for professional health, Aboriginal and community workers on ‘how to’ support and complete Advance Care Plans for end-of-life care in Indigenous communities.
Culturally safe aged care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – what is yours to do?
Social Futures outlines the importance of culturally safe aged care that respects the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander older people to receive trauma-aware, healing-informed services that support connection to community, Country and culture. It highlights how organisations can strengthen cultural safety through reflective practice, meaningful engagement with communities and alignment with broader aged care reforms.
Co-design toolkit
This general toolkit from NSW Government helps health services use co-design practices in planning and delivering services for Culturally Diverse groups such as First Nations people.