Resources

The strategic framework by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is guided by 6 overarching strategic directions to support the ongoing development of the size, capability and capacity of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.

The Dementia Support Australia site provides various resources for both providers and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples related to dementia.   

This introductory webpage from LiveUp provides details of how to stay independent for longer. It provides a gateway to resources including a healthy ageing quiz, ideas for exercise and fitness, benefits of staying socially connected and outlines assistive technology products that may be helpful to stay independent.  

This webpage from Compass Care Group describes ten leisure activities that can be undertaken indoors, by adults living with a disability. Activities include games, cooking and baking, indoor gardening and ‘virtual sightseeing’. 

This webpage from Onya Magazine describes various leisure activities that can be undertaken in residential and home care settings, and in the community more broadly, such light exercise, games, music and dance.

This webpage from Dementia Australia describes various activities that can help people with dementia stay socially active and engaged. Advice is provided on how to plan such activities, what activities might be suitable, and how to enjoy the activities. Videos are embedded in the webpage for further illustration. 

This webpage from Baptistcare describes various leisure activities – for both brain and body - that can be undertaken in residential care settings, such as book clubs, games, exercise classes and gardening.

This webpage from Altaira describes various leisure activities that can be undertaken in residential and home care settings, and in the community more broadly, such as gardening, group exercise, music therapy, arts and crafts and games.

The webpage from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing website provides details into the work underway to increase the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce. This includes information about the jobs and scholarships available and current initiatives and programs.

This webpage from CareSearch is designed for professionals and describes culturally safe and responsive health care that aims to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples feel culturally safe when receiving health care.