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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Culturally responsive telehealth
This dictionary definintion by Sustainability Directory explains culturally responsive telehealth as remote health care that respects and adapts to people’s cultural backgrounds, beliefs, values and communication needs. The page outlines practical considerations including digital access, language support, provider training, community engagement and culturally tailored communication.
Telehealth and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
This video by General Practice Supervison Australia explains how to provide telehealth to First Nations communties in rural and remote locations.
Telehealth and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Patients
This video by General Practice Supervison Australia explains how to provide telehealth to First Nations communties in rural and remote locations.
Telehealth consultations with Aboriginal people for pain management
This guide by Agency for Clinical Innovation, Pain Management Network explains how to deliver telehealth consultations for Aboriginal people with pain management needs. It outlines culturally safe, person-centred approaches, including trust-building, family involvement, local partnerships, flexible appointments and practical support before, during and after consultations.
Outcomes of using telehealth for the provision of healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: a systematic review
This Open Access article by Caffery et al. summarises evidence on telehealth use with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including impacts on access, travel, screening and health outcomes.
Resource sheets for workers
This WellMob page by Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet provides short resource sheets to help workers quickly find digital wellbeing resources for use with clients, families, communities and carers. It includes links to videos, written information, podcasts, apps and websites across common wellbeing topics.
Digital engagement and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
This webpage by the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) outlines digital health support for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, with a focus on telehealth, My Health Record, ePrescriptions and secure messaging services.
Health-e Together digital care toolbox
This webpage by the Primary Health Network of Hunter New England and Central Coast provides a digital toolkit for change management support through digital health technologies and systems for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations at different levels of digital health readiness.
Aged Care Act 2024, training and education catalogue
This e-learning document brings together learning modules and education resources from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission to support workforce capability under the Aged Care Act 2024. Resources are organised by key learning areas, including cultural safety, helping providers quickly identify training needs and select appropriate education options.
Magic moments – outcomes in memory support
This collection of videos from NeuronsVR show how Virtual Reality can be used to engage older adults in memory support activities.