Resources

This report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) explores flourishing in later life from the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) peoples, with a focus on mental health and suicide prevention.

This report from Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) and the National Rural Health Alliance calls for better funding and service models to support older people in rural and remote communities, addressing workforce challenges and the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

This report by the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) outlines findings from a project where Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders examined barriers and solutions for recruiting, retaining and developing culturally knowledgeable aged care workers.

This document from the Office of the Inspector General of Aged Care briefly outlines the findings from the 2025 Progress Report relating to First Nations Aged Care Commissioner.

This report by Radford et al. Sharing the Wisdom of Our Elders is an outcome of the Koori Growing Old Well Study (KGOWS) a longitudinal cohort study which aims to identify risk and protective factors for dementia and other age-related chronic conditions, as well as promote ageing well with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. 

This paper is based on consultations with members of the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) and AAG’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ageing Advisory Group (ATSIAAG) and gauges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) readiness and preparation for the incoming new Aged Care Act 2024 .

This community report by South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and Aboriginal Community Services (ACS) describes a project to co-design, pilot and evaluate a training program into the training needs of workers. 

This framework from the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation outlines a holistic approach to training and development, expanding on workforce needs and building capacity to deliver training to more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

This report from the National Advisory Group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care (NAGATSIAC) details their views on the redesign of the aged care system prior to the reforms in Australia’s aged care sector.

This report by Andrea Kelly, Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, shares what was heard from older First Nations people, their families, communities, and the community-controlled sector. It also outlines what Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people said they want from a permanent Commissioner.