Resources

This guide by Queensland Human Rights Commission is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their advocates in Queensland. It details how human rights, cultural rights and dealing with discrimination applies in the public sector in Queensland.

This guide by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission details sector best practice related to handling complaints within aged care services. 

This guide by the Aged Care Quality Commission details how to provide culturally safe governance of aged care services. 

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.

This guide from LiveUp outlines practical home modification items and tools, with information on purchasing options and available funding supports.

This guide from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing provides guidance for providers to consider when seeking to embed delivering culturally safe care across their operations.

The Bush Inspired Community Care Model follows the principles of Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), a global philosophy and practice focused on asset (strength)-based, place-based, and community-driven initiatives. This approach allows communities to focus on and leverage their strengths to become stronger and achieve their goals. Due to be launched May 2026.

This guide from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, provides practical advice for families and carers to create supportive mealtime experiences at home for people living with dementia, encouraging independence, enjoyment and good nutrition.

Many people living with dementia experience changes in behaviour. This handbook from Dementia Support Australia explores each behaviour – showing you what to look out for, why it might be happening and some practical things you can do to help.

A guide by Dementia Australia to professional Lewy body dementias care for acute care workers and staff in care homes.