Resources

This webpage from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare outlines strategies to enhance national data on the dementia care workforce, focusing on training, qualifications, and capabilities across health and aged care sectors, to inform policy and improve care quality.

This resource from Dementia Australia provides comprehensive guidance on the assessment and diagnosis of dementia, including diagnostic criteria, culturally appropriate screening tools like the Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment Tool (KICA) and the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale (RUDAS), and best practices for disclosing a diagnosis.

This webpage from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, provides information and a link to the Hospital to Aged Care Dementia Support Program. The program aims to assist older individuals living with dementia in transitioning from hospital to residential aged care or home with support.

This resource by Dementia Australia provides key statistics on dementia in Australia including diagnostic criteria, assessment and screening tools, and guidance on disclosing diagnosis for professionals.

This webpage from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing explains key facts about Dementia in Australia and provides various resources and links to more information. 

This resource by Dementia Australia offers practical guidance on selecting and adapting activities for individuals living with dementia. It emphasises the importance of engaging in meaningful, enjoyable, and culturally appropriate activities to promote well-being and social connection.

This webpage from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing describes the Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) Fund which supports the aged care sector in addressing challenges related to dementia care, cultural diversity, and Indigenous health. It funds ongoing programs and targeted community-led activities to enhance care quality and inform policy development.

This framework from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is a set of resources for use in implementing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health curricula.

This government webpage provides videos and resources for individuals interested in working within aged care. This collection has a particular focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. 

This webpage from Multicultural NSW provides various resources within the 'tools and resources for multicultural planning and engagement' section which includes a resource on CALD staff recruitment and retention.