Resources

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.

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.

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.

This pilot project by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute explored how home-based aged care can better support older Aboriginal people experiencing grief and loss, while also examining workforce wellbeing.

This Open Access Article by Henson et al. details the perspectives of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, drawing on Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing, and their leadership roles within families and communities to inform a culturally grounded model for using digital technologies to support health and wellbeing.

This Open Access article by Butler et al. describes a project aiming to identify the current evidence around optimal approaches to co-design in health with First Nations Australians.

This Open Access article by Koh et al. examines through a social health lens the unmet needs of people and their carers who are affected by dementia.

This Open Access article by Irfan et al. outlines culturally informed approaches to assessing and treating Muslim women and families at each stage of ADRD care, though many recommendations extend to the broader Muslim community and others of diverse racial-ethnic backgrounds.

This article from Navjot Gill-Chawla, explores how food can support people living with dementia, highlighting the role of nutrition in enhancing quality of life, stimulating memories, and promoting social connection.

This article by Dr Caroline Grogan, highlights the importance of involving people with dementia in shaping Dementia Friendly Communities, offering practical strategies like small support groups, shared decision-making, and accessible meeting places to promote genuine inclusion and empowerment.