Resources

The palliAGED Evidence Centre contains evidence summaries across a wide range of palliative care topics of relevance to aged care. Each of these concise summaries of systematic review evidence is accompanied by relevant resources from the Centre’s Practice Centre and a fuller analysis in the form of an Evidence Synthesis. 

This webpage from ELDAC focuses on considerations for diverse population groups. Older Australians are from many different backgrounds, so each person will express their identity in different ways. Being part of a group with others from the same background can help to connect people, but diversity within groups and across groups also exists.

The ELDAC digital dashboard is a system application that IT companies can embed in their aged care system. It is designed to track and visually represent key End of Life care processes and indicators relevant for reporting and clinical decision making.

This measure will improve palliative care for older Australians living in residential aged care. It will support new and advanced ways of providing palliative care and end-of-life care by state and territory governments.

The Aged Care Grief and Bereavement Support website provides a range of information and resources including individual or group counselling, fact sheets and advice on how to help others. A resource from Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement 

This webpage from NSW Health provides an overview of a person-led approach and links to resources to support person-centred care.

This webpage from SA health outlines the State Government and community's vision and priorities for ageing well for all South Australians.

This webpage from Aged Care Guide describes the importance of social engagements and strong community networks for the wellbeing of older Australians.

This webpage provides guidance on the Australian Men’s Shed Association, a national service provider supporting more than 1,200 Men’s, Women’s and Community Sheds. The association is recognised as one of Australia’s largest male-based community development organisations.

This webpage from Opal HealthCare discusses the benefits of gardening as an enjoyable activity that older people can benefit from.