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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Resilience: taking care of yourself and stress management
Provided tips on building resilience for staff
Self-care for carers: how to avoid caregiver burnout
Information and tips provided to minimise burnout among aged caregivers
Five aged care worker stressors and what to do about them
Discussed aged care worker stressors and provided tips to overcome the stated challenges
Health, aged and disability care
Resources for strengthening workplace wellbeing (organisational self-care)
COVID-19 aged care grief and trauma support services
Services for aged care staff, residents, home care recipientys, and families of senior Australians.
Coffee helping to stir much-needed end of life conversations in aged care
Discussed the initiative in supporting aged care workers to talk about death
Significant staff shortages in aged care
Discussed staff shortages in aged care and suggest ways that aged care providers can take matters in their own hands
Mental health services for older people in aged care
This webpage from Aged Care Guide discusses about the importance of looking after the mental health needs of older adults and what services are available for older adults. The aged care workforce can refer older adults to these services if needed.
Loneliness and social isolation
This webpage from COTA Victoria discusses a few approaches to address social isolation and loneliness. It also contains a video about the Connecting Communities to Care programs from Bolton Clarke and links to resources from the World Health Organization specific to social prescribing to address social isolation.