Resources

This webpage from the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) contains various different aged care resources.

This report by the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) outlines findings from a project where Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders examined barriers and solutions for recruiting, retaining and developing culturally knowledgeable aged care workers.

The strategic framework by the Department of Health 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.

These leaflets by 10 Questions to Ask provide questions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples can use when considering entering residential care.

This guide by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) for use in primary care by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers, health practitioners and nurses.

This guidance from the Department of Health and Aged Care draws out relevant excerpts from the My Aged Care Assessment Manual, to create a focused overview on the relevant changes for Elder Care Support workers.

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

This webpage from Lowitja Institute provides various different learning tools.

Enkindle Consulting on behalf of Eastern sector Development Team and SSD Connect Alliance, have developed two toolkit's for providers to communicate and plan for the changes.

These ten case studies from Trilogy Care provide information into the new support at home changes and how it impacts older Australians, their families, and carers.