Resources
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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How to Access Subsidised Home Care Support Services Through My Aged Care
When a person has an advanced disease, they will need support to continue to be able to live at home. Older Australians can access Government funded supports and services in the home through My Aged Care. A resource by CarerHelp.
Grief and bereavement after the death of someone with dementia
This help sheet from Dementia Australia discusses grief and bereavement when the person you care for dies. It suggests some ways to help you deal with these feelings and practical ways to adjust to change.
Advance care planning (About Dementia)
People who have completed some form of advance care planning are more likely to receive end of life care more aligned to their wishes than those who have not. A Dementia Australia resource.
Supporting an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander with dementia move into aged care
This helpsheet from Dementia Support Australia provides tips and practical information to help you support an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person with dementia feel more settled in their new care environment.
Australian Association of Gerontology Fact Sheet 5: Case studies exploring reablement approaches
This fact sheet from the Australian Association of Gerontology presents case studies on reablement approaches.
Australian Association of Gerontology Fact Sheet 4: List of published evidence on reablement approaches
This fact sheet provides an exhaustive list of publications on reablement approaches and their summaries.
Reablement tip sheet
This document from KeepAble serves as a guide to start and explore reablement services.
A roadmap for quality dementia care
Information regarding quality dementia care - focusing on three key areas: Dementia support pathways, building workforce capability, and dementia-friendly design.
Working with the Stolen Generations: Understanding trauma
A fact sheet from the Healing Foundation providing information for aged care staff to improve services for Stolen Generations survivors.
Older adults opening up about anxiety and depression
For some older people, talking about personal matters does not come easy. This sheet from Beyond Blue provides tips and strategies for older people with mental health concerns to share how they are feelings with people who may support them.