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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Implementation of a best-practice model of care for cognitive impairment and dementia for first nations peoples attending primary care in Australia: a stepped-wedge cluster-randomised trial
This Open Access article by Hughson et al. describes an Australian model of care to improve dementia and cognitive impairment support in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.
Managing two worlds together
This report by Lowitja Institute presents rural and remote case studies from the Managing Two Worlds Together project, stage three of the Improving Aboriginal Patient Journeys study. It describes experiences from rural and remote sites and sits alongside related reports on renal, cardiac, maternity and city settings.
Jacob Stanley, a Aboriginal health worker case study
This case study video by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing shares Jacob Stanley’s experience as an Aboriginal health worker and promotes careers in primary health care. It describes the role as helping community members access care and highlights the value of working in ways that support Mob and community wellbeing.
NACCHO-RACGP National Guide to preventive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This RACGP resource hub, developed with NACCHO, provides resources to help general practice teams strengthen culturally safe primary healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It includes good practice tables, preventive healthcare guidance, webinar content, annual health check resources and partnership project documents.
Life as a remote aged care worker in the Aussie outback
This video by ABC News follows aged care workers supporting older and disabled residents in Tjuntjuntara, a remote community in the Australian outback. It shows aspects of day-to-day care in a very remote setting and highlights the local context in which this support is delivered.
Stolen generations - Intergeneration trauma
This webpage by The Healing Foundation explains intergenerational trauma in the context of the Stolen Generations, outlining how unresolved trauma can affect survivors, families and communities across generations.
Following in Elders’ footsteps: Yarning about ageing well in the Torres Strait
This Open Access article by Quigley et al. explores what ageing well means for Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal people living in the Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area, using yarning circles to describe cultural, social and community factors that support healthy ageing.
FATES project evaluation report culturally safe supervision resources
This report by The Royal Australasian College of Physicians evaluates the FATES Culturally Safe Supervision Resources project, which developed online learning resources to support culturally safe supervision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specialist medical trainees.
Digital engagement and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing
This webpage by the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) outlines digital health support for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, with a focus on telehealth, My Health Record, ePrescriptions and secure messaging services.
Cultural considerations - Providing end-of-life care for Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples
This flipbook by PEPA Education provides guidance on culturally responsive end-of-life care for Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples.