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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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A practical guide for embedding wellness and reablement into service delivery
A guide from the Department of Health for Commonwealth Home Support Programme service providers providing practical information and tools for embedding wellness and reablement approaches in their service delivery.
Anxiety, depression and the older person
This video presentation from Relationships Australia explains risks for and signs and symptoms of anxiety and depression in aged care recipients. It also provides practical advice to the care worker for supporting people with mental health concerns. (25 min)
Aged care residents underusing mental health services
An Australian research study finds less than three in 100 residents of Australian aged care facilities accessed Medicare-subsidised mental health services between 2012 and 2017 despite a high prevalence of mental health conditions among this group. Reported in Australia Ageing Agenda, 14 July 2022.