Resources

This report from NACCHO responds to the Care Workforce Labour Market Study, highlighting workforce issues, community-controlled health services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander care needs.

This report from iLA and LiveUp presents First Nations perspectives on assistive technology and home modification service provision, with barriers and growth areas.

This report from AMSANT examines health gaps affecting Aboriginal communities and approaches to strengthening culturally safe, responsive care.

This report from the Lowitja Institute explains deficit discourse and strengths-based approaches, supporting a shift in narratives about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing.

This discussion paper from the Lowitja Institute outlines cultural safety concepts in Australia and supports health workers to reflect on culturally safe care and practice.

This discussion paper from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre outlines cultural safety concepts in Australia and supports health workers to reflect on culturally safe care and practice.

This report from NAATSIHWP, NQPHN and QAIHC outlines findings and recommendations to strengthen Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Health Practitioner careers in North Queensland.

This report from National Seniors argues that workforce shortages are undermining the quality of aged care. It highlights challenges in attracting and retaining staff. Calls for stronger workforce planning, better pay, improved training supports and working conditions, to ensure older Australians receive safe, high-quality care.

This report by Farmer et al. describes the development, implementation and evaluation of a social connection toolkit for residential aged care. It includes e-learning modules, a conversation-style question tool and a guide designed to help staff understand residents’ social connection preferences and support more personalised care.

The report highlights that Aboriginal people ageing in Kempsey face major challenges including poor health, financial stress, limited services, and housing and transport barriers, with a need for culturally appropriate support.