Resources

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.

This collection of resources from Jobs Queensland and Ageing Australia aims to develop a workforce plan tailored to the unique needs of the aged care sector in the region. The resources include a workforce planning connect toolkit and workbook, an environmental scan of local workforce needs and the Far North Queensland Aged Care Industry Workforce Development Plan.

This model of code of practice from Safe Work Australia provides guidance for duty holders such as employers in the healthcare and social assistance industry on how to meet their work health and safety (WHS) duties and manage risks in their workplaces.

Humanability has been working with sector stakeholders to develop a suit of resources related to career pathways in the care and support sectors. Resources include career pathways framework and map, good practice guide, career profile videos and marketing materials. 

Humability's work plan for the care and support sector provides information into findings from a variety of stakeholder consultations and details specifically the scope of the aged care sector in Australia. Including details about future workforce planning and First Nations workers. 

This NDIS workforce resource hub page, primarily for the disability sector, includes resources related to workforce planning, recruitment and retention, optimisination and development of the workforce.