Resources

This framework from the Australian Evaluation Society supports culturally safe evaluation practice with First Nations peoples, knowledges and communities.

This framework from Queensland Health supports allied health teams to implement value-based health care focused on outcomes that matter to people and communities.

This government explanatory memorandum explains the Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026.

Response by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to First Nation Aged Care Commissioners Report - Transforming Aged Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

This implementation plan from the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) details the ACCHRTO Implementation Plan: A ten-year strategy to ensure sustainable, high-quality Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Registered Training Organisations 2024–2034.

The National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034 (the Action Plan) is Australia’s national dementia policy framework. It aims to improve the lives and care of people living with dementia, their carers and families over the next 10 years.

Under the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards effective from 1 November 2025, providers must implement a comprehensive workforce strategy. This strategy should ensure adequate staffing levels and skill mix to deliver safe, quality care, meet legislative obligations, and minimize reliance on contractors. It also involves engaging staff in planning processes and mitigating workforce shortages.

This policy evidence summary by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute provides guidance on the role of smart home technologies to support older people in ageing in place. 

Palliative Care and Dementia s a joint policy statement from Palliative Care Australia  and Dementia Australia advocating for improved awareness and understanding of the unique palliative care needs of people living with dementia, their families, carers and community.

The National Palliative Care Strategy represents the commitment of the Commonwealth, state and territory governments to ensuring the highest possible level of palliative care is available to all people.