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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We are working for our people - Care pathways project
This report by Lowitja Institute outlines findings from the Career Pathways Project on growing and strengthening the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce, including barriers, enablers, training, cultural safety and workforce development.
Introducing the Core Services and Outcomes Framework
This overview by NACCHO outlines the Core Services and Outcomes Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Services.
Decolonise now: Community-led pathways to decolonising practice in health
This report by The University of Adelaide shares knowledge from a project on community-led pathways to decolonising practice in health. It describes the experiences, strategies and reflections of participating primary health care services working to strengthen culturally safe and decolonising approaches.
Evaluation of the remote area health corps
This report by Nous Group evaluates the Remote Area Health Corps model for addressing short-term health workforce shortages in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, and outlines findings on its effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and future options.
Managing two worlds together
This report by Lowitja Institute presents rural and remote case studies from the Managing Two Worlds Together project, stage three of the Improving Aboriginal Patient Journeys study. It describes experiences from rural and remote sites and sits alongside related reports on renal, cardiac, maternity and city settings.
FATES project evaluation report culturally safe supervision resources
This report by The Royal Australasian College of Physicians evaluates the FATES Culturally Safe Supervision Resources project, which developed online learning resources to support culturally safe supervision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specialist medical trainees.
Professional Scopes of Practice Project - Achieving greater national consistency for the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Health Practitioner professions
This National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP) report examines workforce development, roles and priorities for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.
First Nations people workforce analysis
This Jobs and Skills Australia report analyses workforce participation, education and employment trends for First Nations people in Australia.
Understanding the Inspector-General’s findings on My Aged Care 2025: Key impacts for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
This report by NATSIAACC summarises key findings from IGAC’s review of My Aged Care, highlighting the impacts of the system on older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and identifying priorities for culturally safe engagement, access, governance and service improvement.
Accountability Frameworks between States and Indigenous peoples — a literature review
This report by the Jumbunna Institute Indigenous Policy Hub examines accountability arrangements between Australian states/territories and Indigenous peoples, highlighting strengths and gaps in policy, governance and partnerships to support culturally respectful, transparent and effective shared decision-making.